Tomorrowland Proceeds Despite Main Stage Destruction
Tomorrowland music festival in Boom, Belgium will continue as scheduled despite yesterday's devastating fire that completely destroyed its main stage. Organizers confirmed during a press conference that reconstruction efforts are already underway.
Rapid Reconstruction Plan
Festival management announced ambitious plans to rebuild the main stage in record time. While the original opening time of 12:00 Friday remains uncertain, organizers aim to open gates by 14:00. If reconstruction isn't completed, all secondary stages will open for non-camping attendees while Dreamville campers will enjoy special activities within the campground.
Significance of the Lost Stage
The destroyed main stage represented two years of collaborative work by 35 artists from ten countries. Organizers described it as "a living world" and "part of our soul" in an emotional statement. Each year's unique stage design reflects the festival theme, making this loss particularly symbolic.
Festival Logistics
The Dreamville camping area opened as planned this morning. Tomorrowland expects approximately 400,000 visitors across its two weekends. The organization remains confident the new main stage will be operational by Saturday regardless of Friday's opening status.
The fire erupted around 18:00 Thursday during final preparations, with flames consuming the elaborate structure over several hours. The festival is scheduled to run through July 27.