Lier Centraal
Free recurring city festival held twice in July and twice in August on Lier's Grote Markt.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Activate local foot traffic and community engagement through a recurring free festival that drives repeat visits and seasonal spending in Lier's town center.
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- Behind-the-scenes: How Lier Centraal brings the community together
"Lier Centraal 2026 is a free city festival that returns to the Grote Markt in the historic centre of Lier. The concept comprises four Thursday evenings in summer (9 and 23 July and 6 and 20 August 2026), each starting at 18:00 with an afterwork format, with artists taking the stage from 20:00. With local Lier suppliers, partners and associations, Lier Centraal takes on a distinctly Lier character. "
Thursday 9 July 2026
18:00–20:00 Afterwork with DJ; 20:00+ Paul Michiels, Stan Van Samang
Thursday 23 July 2026
18:00–20:00 Afterwork with DJ; 20:00+ Christoff, De Romeo's, Sam Gooris
Thursday 6 August 2026
18:00–20:00 Afterwork with DJ; 20:00+ DJ Wout, Regi, Ronny Retro
Thursday 20 August 2026
18:00–20:00 Afterwork with DJ; 20:00+ Bart Peeters
- Free admission—no tickets required
- Four Thursday evenings: 9 & 23 July, 6 & 20 August 2026
- Afterwork format 18:00–20:00; live music from 20:00
- Foodtrucks and multiple beverage counters on both sides of the square
- Family-friendly; wheelchair-accessible zone by the stage
- Exclusive local DJ contest for Lierenaars to perform at afterwork sessions