Belgian Authorities Investigate Death of Canadian Woman at Tomorrowland Festival

Belgian authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a 35-year-old Canadian woman who fell ill at Tomorrowland festival. The woman received first aid on site before being transferred to hospital, where she later died. The festival, which drew tens of thousands of attendees, featured DJs such as David Guetta and Lost Frequencies. An alternative setup was put in place after a fire destroyed the main stage.

Belgian authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a 35-year-old Canadian woman who fell ill at the Tomorrowland music festival [2]. The woman received first aid on site before being transferred to hospital, where she later died. The festival, which draws tens of thousands of attendees, featured prominent DJs such as David Guetta and Lost Frequencies [2].

The incident occurred on the opening night of the two-weekend event in Boom, near Antwerp, Belgium. Global Affairs Canada has confirmed awareness of the incident but has not released information due to privacy considerations [1]. The Antwerp public prosecutor's office is investigating the cause of death, as the woman's family has not been identified [1].

Prior to the incident, the festival faced uncertainty after a fire destroyed its main stage two days before the event began [1]. However, organizers swiftly implemented an alternative setup, allowing the festival to proceed as planned [2].

The Tomorrowland festival is one of the world's largest electronic music events, attracting electronic music enthusiasts from around the globe. With around 400,000 attendees expected over the two weekends, the festival is a significant economic contributor to the region [2].

References:
[1] https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tomorrowland-death-global-affairs-canada-1.7589426
[2] https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/international/2025/07/19/belgium-probes-death-of-canadian-festival-goer-at-tomorrowland/