Belgium is set for a powerful 2026 festival season, with many of the country’s most influential music events already confirming dates. Known worldwide for its exceptional production quality, diverse genres and international crowds, Belgium remains one of Europe’s top destinations for summer festivals. Below is the full overview of major Belgian festivals confirmed for 2026.
Rock Werchter 2026 — 2–5 July 2026 (Werchter)
Rock Werchter returns from 2 to 5 July 2026, offering its traditional mix of global rock, pop, indie and electronic acts. As one of Europe’s most respected large-scale festivals, it continues to attract fans from across the world.
Dour Festival 2026 — 15–19 July 2026 (Dour)
Dour Festival is confirmed for 15–19 July 2026. Known for its adventurous programming, Dour blends electronic music, hip-hop, alternative rock and experimental sounds into one of Belgium’s most eclectic festival experiences.
Tomorrowland 2026 — Dates to be announced (Boom)
While the exact dates for Tomorrowland 2026 are not yet confirmed, the festival traditionally runs across two weekends in late July. As one of the world’s most iconic electronic-dance festivals, its 2026 edition will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from every continent.
Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 — 18–21 June 2026 (Dessel)
Graspop Metal Meeting will take place from 18 to 21 June 2026. It remains Belgium’s strongest heavy-metal festival, hosting everything from classic metal to hardcore, thrash, death and symphonic metal.
Pukkelpop 2026 — 20–23 August 2026 (Kiewit)
Pukkelpop returns between 20 and 23 August 2026, offering a cutting-edge alternative mix of pop, indie, electronic, punk, hip-hop and experimental acts. It is one of Belgium’s most innovative festivals and a favourite among younger audiences.
Les Ardentes 2026 — 2–5 July 2026 (Liège)
Les Ardentes takes place 2–5 July 2026, focused primarily on modern urban genres including rap, trap, afrobeat and R&B. In recent years, it has become one of Europe’s leading urban-music festivals.
Live is Live 2026 — 26–29 June 2026 (Antwerp)
Live is Live returns from 26 to 29 June 2026, bringing a mix of mainstream rock, alternative and major international headliners to Antwerp.
Horst Arts & Music Festival 2026 — 14–16 May 2026 (Vilvoorde)
Horst will run from 14 to 16 May 2026, offering a unique fusion of electronic music, architecture and contemporary art. It opens the Belgian festival season with strong cultural identity.
Core Festival 2026 — Dates TBA (Brussels)
Core Festival, a collaboration between Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter, is expected to return in late May 2026. Known for its electronic, indie and alternative blend, it takes place in the green setting of Brussels’ Osseghem Park.
Brussels Summer Festival 2026 — August 2026 (Brussels)
Although dates are yet to be confirmed, the Brussels Summer Festival traditionally takes place in mid-August, featuring pop, rock and indie acts spread across the city centre.
Why Belgium Remains a Top Festival Destination in 2026
Belgium’s 2026 festival calendar reinforces the country’s global reputation for excellence in live-event production. Factors shaping the upcoming season include:
• a wide spectrum of genres — from metal and rock to EDM, urban and experimental,
• internationally recognised brands with loyal global audiences,
• strong tourism infrastructure and central European location,
• consistent early sell-outs, particularly for EDM and metal festivals.
From May through late August, Belgium offers one of Europe’s most continuous and diverse festival seasons.