11 must see festivals in Belgium for 2025

Heading to Belgium in 2025 and looking to tap into its festival circuit?

Cut straight to the chase with this fresh guide, spotlighting Belgium’s most compelling cultural events alongside a handpicked selection of the nation’s standout music events for the year. Whether you’re into an iconic electronic music festival, historic parades, or gourmet traditions, events in Belgium serve it all with flair.

Belgium’s festival scene is one of the best in Europe – packed with every genre, from metal to minimal, and set across castle parks, industrial warehouses, and sunny beaches. Whether you’re raving at a forest stage or sipping wine while watching global artists perform at the foot of the Atomium, there’s something for every taste.

Here are the best music festivals in Belgium in 2025

From beachside stages and castle grounds to urban ports and forested escapes, Belgium’s 2025 festival lineup is as eclectic as it is unforgettable. Let's dive in!

WECANDANCE

August 15 - 17, 2025 | Zeebrugge Beach | Zeebrugge

WECANDANCE 2025

15–17 ago • Strand van Zeebrugge, BE

WECANDANCE mixes fashion, forward-thinking beats and beachside style. With themed outfits, sandy dancefloors and a soundscape ranging from house to electro, this seaside celebration is a highlight of Assumption Day weekend.

Alcatraz Open Air Festival

August 7 - 10, 2025 | Lange Munte | Kortrijk

Alcatraz Open Air 2025

7–11 ago • Lange munte Kortrijk , BE

For four days every August, Alcatraz becomes the stronghold of metal fans across Europe. Expect leather, pyros, and serious riffs from bands like Machine Head and Dimmu Borgir - all in a fortress-style setup that metalheads live for.

Voodoo Village

September 12 - 14, 2025 | Castle of Grimbergen | Grimbergen

Voodoo Village 2025

vie, 12 sept, 16:00 • Castle Grimbergen, BE

Surrounded by forest, Voodoo Village is a dreamy fusion of nature, tribal decor, and progressive electronic music. Artists like Âme, ANNA and Adam Ten headline a lineup designed to pull you deep into the rhythm and into another world.

Lokerse Feesten

August 1 - 10, 2025 | Grote Kaai | Lokeren

Lokerse Feesten 2025

1–10 ago • Grote Kaai, BE

Ten nights. One massive party. Lokerse Feesten celebrates its 50th anniversary with a lineup that spans decades and genres.

You’ll see legends like Pet Shop Boys and The Smashing Pumpkins share the stage with fresh heat like Electric Callboy. Mix that with Belgian beer, food trucks, and a riverside setting, and you’ve got summer wrapped up.

Big vibes. Bigger legacy.

Missed it? Set a ticket alert for 2026!

Horst Arts & Music Festival

May 1 - 3, 2025 | Asiat Park | Vilvoorde

Horst returns to Asiat Park with a signature mix of contemporary art, architecture and cutting-edge electronic music. Known for its cultural crossover appeal, Horst is where festival lovers meet design heads on the dancefloor.

Paradise City Festival

June 27 - 29, 2025 | Castle Ribaucourt | Perk

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Paradise City promises a perfect balance of nature, music and sustainability. Set beside a lake and castle, this electronic music festival is fully powered by renewable energy - and beloved for its deep, melodic vibes.

Hangar Festival

April 19 - 20, 2025 | Port of Brussels | Brussels

Hangar opens Belgium’s electronic music festival season with a two-day techno takeover. With acts like Maceo Plex and DJ Heartstring set against a raw industrial backdrop, it’s everything a warehouse raver dreams of.

Extrema Outdoor

June 6 - 8, 2025 | De Plas | Houthalen-Helchteren

Lakeside dancing, sunrise yoga and soul-lifting sound - Extrema Outdoor is where house and techno meet chill-out paradise. The lineup for 2025 includes 999999999, Aaron Hibell and a sea of top selectors.

Couleur Café

June 27 - 29, 2025 | City Center | Brussels

Couleur Café celebrates community and sound in one of Belgium’s most vibrant city-center parties. With a focus on world music, hip hop, reggae and soul, plus global food, parades and workshops - it’s culture, rhythm and sunshine all in one place.

TW Classic

June 28, 2025 | Festivalpark | Werchter

TW Classic is one day of pure nostalgia, designed for fans who know every lyric by heart. This year brings Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams, and Skunk Anansie to the iconic Werchter stage.

It’s not about chasing trends. It’s about singing your lungs out to the tracks that shaped your life.

Old-school hits. New memories.

Reverze

February 14 - 15, 2025 | Sportpaleis and Lotto Arena | Antwerp

Start your year with a sonic boom. Reverze takes over two arenas in Antwerp with back-to-back hardstyle, hardcore, and raw sets that hit like thunder.

Epic light shows, powerhouse lineups, and BPMs that don’t quit - this is one of Belgium’s loudest nights of the year.

Two nights. Double the madness.

FAQs about festivals in Belgium

What is the most famous festival in Belgium?

Tomorrowland is world-renowned and draws hundreds of thousands of fans each year.

What’s the largest music festival in Belgium?

Rock Werchter consistently brings in the biggest international acts and the largest crowds.

Is there a theatre festival in Belgium?

Yes - Gentse Feesten includes music and theatre festival events, as does the Zinneke Parade and several free cultural events in Brussels.

What is the best way to get around?

Public transport in Belgium is reliable and well-connected. Most festivals are reachable by train or shuttle.

Can I camp at these festivals?

Yes, you can camp at Extrema Outdoor, Alcatraz and others offer full camping setups.

What if tickets are sold out?

Head to TicketSwap, it’s the safest way to buy or resell your festival ticket.

Time to choose your adventure

Whether you’re here for the beats, the beers, or the beach, Belgium’s festivals offer something unforgettable. From grand parades in the Grand Place to warehouse techno at the Port of Brussels, every weekend is a new adventure. Start planning now, travel light, and dance like it’s your last night in town.