Despite a ban, the Tomorrowland festival will be offering its 400,000 festival-goers single-use plastic cups. By refusing to comply with legislation in force since 2023, the festival risks a fine of €2 million (according to an estimate relayed by the Belga agency), even though an exemption was granted last year. For large festivals, drinks must be served in reusable cups. The festival explained that it still had 3 million single-use cups in stock, and wanted to use them before switching to an eco-friendly formula. These explanations did not convince the local waste management office or the festivalgoers. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES