Terrible fire on Tomorrowland 2025's Mainstage in De Schorre, Boom (Belgium).

On Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025, a large fire broke out on the grounds of Provincial Domain De Schorre in Boom, during the setup of the Tomorrowland 2025 festival. The fire occurred at the main stage (Mainstage), which was heavily damaged and completely burned down.

Key Points About the Fire:

• Location and Scale: The fire raged at the Tomorrowland Mainstage. Smoke could be seen from a great distance.

• Damage: The main stage, which took years to build and is a crucial part of the festival experience, was completely destroyed. Fortunately, other stages and attractions on the festival grounds were spared from the flames.

• Casualties: There were no injuries in the incident. All employees on site were brought to safety in time.

• Cause: The cause of the fire is still unknown and is being investigated by an examining magistrate and a fire expert. The facts are classified as unintentional arson.

• Festival Impact:

  • Despite the severe damage to the Mainstage, the Tomorrowland organization has announced that the festival will proceed as planned.

  • DreamVille campsite opened as scheduled on Thursday, July 17, to welcome the 38,000 expected visitors.

  • All Global Journey activities in Brussels and Antwerp are also taking place as planned.

  • The organization is working intensely on solutions for the festival weekend (Friday - Saturday - Sunday) concerning the Mainstage. Further detailed information will be communicated as soon as possible via Tomorrowland's official channels.

Reactions and Safety:

• The fire department was on site in large numbers, with about a hundred personnel and dozens of vehicles, to combat the fire. Extinguishing efforts are still ongoing.

• The province of Antwerp and De Schorre have expressed their condolences and are ready to assist with the reconstruction.

• Safety is the highest priority for the organization, and the impact on infrastructure is being further investigated.

This is a huge setback for Tomorrowland and its many fans, but the organization is doing everything in its power to ensure the festival still takes place.