The highly anticipated Tomorrowland 2025 festival opened its gates to eager attendees earlier on Friday, July 18, in Boom, Belgium. This remarkable event unfolded just two days following a devastating fire that engulfed the festival’s mainstage, raising concerns about the festival’s future and safety.

Following the unfortunate incident, festival organizers announced on Thursday, July 17, that they were considering various options for managing the crowd. The options included potentially isolating a portion of the day one attendees to a stage located within the festival’s camping area for performances by the Friday headliners or allowing unrestricted access to the entire site for all guests attending on day one.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of on-site workers, the area where the mainstage once stood was cleared, allowing for the rapid construction of a new stage setup to accommodate the festival’s star-studded lineup. Notable performances on Friday featured renowned artists such as Nervo, Axwell, Martin Garrix, Alok, Artbat, Kolsch, and Meduza. The newly erected mainstage, as showcased in the live stream and numerous photos shared across social media platforms, incorporated a DJ booth framed by a wall of bright LED panels. Behind this dynamic setup, the remnants of the massive structure that had succumbed to the flames were still visible, along with heavy machinery working diligently.

The event’s live stream captures the action from the newly configured mainstage and is being broadcast from several of the festival’s approximately 16 stages. For those eager to see the lineup for the mainstage, detailed information is available here, and the full schedule of performances across other stages can also be accessed here.

Remarkably, no injuries resulted from the fire, and investigations into its cause are still underway. This fortunate outcome has allowed the festival to continue, demonstrating resilience and dedication in the face of adversity.

The current situation at Tomorrowland is undoubtedly the best possible scenario following the unprecedented fire incident. Just a day earlier, on Wednesday, July 16, festival officials had warned of the possibility of canceling the event entirely if safety assessments deemed the site unsafe. However, the green light was eventually given, allowing the festival to construct a new mainstage in time for the anticipated opening of the entire site.

In the hours leading up to the festival’s inaugural day on Friday, organizers shared an enthusiastic statement, declaring, “Dear People of Tomorrow, WE ARE READY FOR YOU! Our teams are working day and night, with heart and soul, to turn the impossible into reality: Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 will open doors at 14:00. An alternative setup for the beloved Mainstage is planned to open at 16:00, pending any last-minute changes. All artists will perform as scheduled on all other stages starting at 14:00. Tomorrowland will unite, stronger than ever!” This message encapsulated the spirit of resilience and unity among the festival community.

The excitement continues as the first weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 runs until Sunday, July 20, with the second weekend scheduled for July 25-27. Festival-goers are eager to experience the vibrant atmosphere and incredible performances that Tomorrowland is renowned for.