Following a first day filled with emotion, excitement, unity, and even gratefulness, Tomorrowland 2025 kicked off in proper fashion to what might have been the best opening day in years. Spanning across two weekends – Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20 (weekend 1) and Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 (weekend 2) – the festival opened its doors today to start a bittersweet edition.
Making the most of a devastating situation, the Orbyz Main Stage was completely destroyed in a fire on Wednesday in what has been reported as testing of pyrotechnics and fireworks. Over the last decade, Tomorrowland has become well-known for their elaborate and well-executed Main Stage designs. Each year marking a new theme and celebration that takes over the festival-grounds in Boom, Belgium.
On Friday, upon entering, the feeling was bittersweet yet overwhelming, all at the same time. There was a sense of perseverance, unity, and togetherness that was felt from the very first moments on day one. A glimpse of the new last-minute Main Stage – with the debris and crane centered directly behind the new stage as a reminder of what could have been – made the circumstances even more special. The team at Tomorrowland worked tirelessly to assure that each artist scheduled to perform at the Main Stage would still be able to do so – even if it meant coming up with a plan (and construction) in less than 36 hours.
The feeling was truly magical – and seeing the dance music community come together during a challenging time – both on-site and throughout the world – is a special opportunity. Weekend one kicked off with the previously announced live stream, presented by Coca-Cola. Available through the Tomorrowland app as well as YouTube, the two-channel live stream includes the Tomorrowland 2025 Main Stage and Freedom Stage.
Day one sets at the Tomorrowland Main Stage included NERVO, Vini Vici, Sub Zero Project, Meduza, ARTBAT b2b Klösch, Alok, Axwell, and Martin Garrix. The Freedom Stage brought day one sets from Lalya Benitez, Joris Voorn b2b Rose Ringed, Hi-Lo b2b Eli Brown, John Summit, and Eric Prydz.
Day two at the Tomorrowland Main Stage includes Charlotte de Witte, Fedde le Grand, DubVision b2b Third Party, Miss Monique, B Jones, Nicky Romero, Cassian b2b Kevin de Vries, Alan Walker, Anyma, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. The Freedom Stage on day two brings Symphony of Unity, Chris Avantgarde, Mahmut Orhan, Agents of Time, and Armin van Buuren.
Sunday – and day three of weekend one – brings Tomorrowland Main Stage sets from Maddix, Sub Focus, MATTN, Solomun, Lost Frequencies, FISHER, and David Guetta. The Freedom Stage on day three brings Sammy Virji, Argy pres. New World, Sara Landry, Hardkar (Reiner Zonneveld) b2b Angerfist.
Here’s the schedule for the Tomorrowland 2025 Live Stream:
WATCH: TOMORROWLAND 2025 LIVE STREAM (MAIN STAGE):
WATCH: TOMORROWLAND 2025 LIVE STREAM (FREEDOM STAGE):
As always, you can find more info and updates at tomorrowland.com
Featured photo courtesy of Tomorrowland Facebook
