Saturday, July 19, 2025 - The first day of Tomorrowland’s 19th edition has ended. A cruel twist of fate made People of Tomorrow around the world hold their breath in anxious apprehension last Wednesday evening. Due to an unfortunate accident, a fire broke out on the Mainstage during the final stages of construction and rehearsals. Although no one was injured in the event, it quickly became apparent that the whole Mainstage was lost, destroying two years of passionate work by Tomorrowland’s creative and fabrication teams, as well as the technical equipment that would have brought the story of ‘Orbyz’ to life. But Tomorrowland wouldn’t be Tomorrowland if they could not find a solution to such a seemingly devastating setback. After an outpouring of love from People of Tomorrow worldwide, the incredible production and construction crews worked round the clock to rebuild the Mainstage, and Tomorrowland was able to go through mostly as planned. The gates opened to welcome thousands of sparkling souls who were more ready than ever to make the most of it. A crowd congregated by the newly re-erected Mainstage, cheering on crew as they put the finishing touches to the new edifice, built up in the span of less than 48 hours. When the barriers finally came down, the crowd stormed the stage as one: all the unity that we ever could have wished for, and perhaps even more. This is the story of how Tomorrowland’s spirit rises from the ashes.
The show goes on
\u200bBesides the obvious gaping hole were the Mainstage should have been, a situation like this presents serious logistical issues. First of all, the skeleton of the Mainstage had to be stabilized and made safe to build – and later on, party – around. With that taken care of, the fundamental question became one of space: was there enough real estate, and enough accessible emergency exits to allow everyone safely onto the premises? And how could a new stage be raised on top of the old one in an extremely limited timeframe, working around the debris created by the fire? With all of these challenges ahead, Tomorrowland staff faced some tough choices while working around the clock to figure out what was possible, but one thing was for sure: the show would go on, no matter what. Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever!
The first performances at the Mainstage area
\u200bMartin Garrix made his grand return to Tomorrowland, bringing his high-energy anthems and unforgettable stage presence back to the People of Tomorrow. More incredible performances at the Mainstage area were brought by ALOK, Artbat b2b Kölsch, Axwell, Meduza, NERVO, Odymel b2b Pegassi, Sub Zero Project and Vini Vici.
ALOK x Tomorrowland 2025 EP
\u200bRight on the opening day of Tomorrowland Belgium 2025, global dance music icon ALOK raised the stakes even higher with the release of his brand-new three-track project ‘ALOK x Tomorrowland 2025 EP’, released on Tomorrowland Music today. Featuring high-profile collaborations with Agents Of Time, B Jones, and SOLANCE, the EP showcases a cross-section of cutting-edge talent from across the global electronic music scene. Landing on the same day that ALOK returned to Tomorrowland, this EP captures the energy, scale, and sonic evolution of one of the world’s most in-demand DJs and producers.
Andromedik Invites
\u200bBelgian Drum & Bass sensation Andromedik brought his wildly popular ‘Andromedik Invites’ brand back to Tomorrowland, inviting acts like Camo & Krooked, Emily Makis, Metrik, Sota B2B Basstripper, and many more to play at the Rose Garden.
Teletech x Atmosphere
\u200bTeletech, one of the wildest and most respected techno events across the globe, took charge of the Atmosphere stage for a day. Fans were treated to electrifying sets from a series of the most popular hard techno artists, including Azyr b2b Nico Moreno, Fantasm, Holy Priest, NOVAH, VIDO B2B BYØRN, and more.
Eric Prydz closing down the Freedom Stage
\u200bThe Freedom Stage is a technical feat of epic proportions. The legendary Eric Prydz had the honor of closing down the brand-new version of the Freedom Stage on the first day, while other performances were brought by HI-LO b2b Eli Brown, John Summit, Joris Voorn b2b Rose Ringed, Layla Benitez, Rivo, and more.
Damian Lazarus at CORE
\u200bAfter having toured across the world, the legendary CORE stage – a human head split down the middle by a large screen – came back home in the enchanting forests of Tomorrowland in Belgium to take festivalgoers on a truly immersive multi-sensory journey. Damian Lazarus closed down the first day with his much-awaited comeback – a unique blend of deep, hypnotic beats and mesmerizing rhythms.
The brand-new Great Library
\u200bA brand-new stage for the People of Tomorrow to discover: The Great Library. The first day welcomed a series of high-energy performances by renowned artists across different genres, including Dillon Francis b2b Marten Hørger, Jaden Bojsen, John Newman, MANDY, Matisse & Sadko b2b Third Party, Oliver Heldens, and more.
Dillon Francis b2b MARTEN HØRGER
\u200bBass house powerhouses Dillon Francis and MARTEN HØRGER ignited The Great Library with their brand-new two-track EP ‘B2U’, released on 1001 Recordings today. The dynamic release features the title track ‘B2U’ alongside the electrifying ‘Cut The Midrange’, showcasing the duo’s signature high-energy sound and masterful production. 1001Tracklists and Tomorrowland Music – two of the most influential forces in electronic music – have recently joined forces to launch 1001 Recordings, a brand-new record label with the dancefloor at its heart. 1001 Recordings will focus exclusively on collaborative releases in its launch phase, creating milestone moments and stories around each track.
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