Footage shows thousands of people rushing in as soon as the gates open with the event due to attract 400,000 festivalgoers over July 18-20 and July 25-27. “The symbolism of this is very powerful it shows more than just a stage that was destroyed and rebuilt,” one fan wrote.

After the 2025 Mainstage fire, the festival will open as scheduled, organizers announced. They have two plans in place.