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Pukkelpop

One of Europe's biggest and most eclectic alternative music festivals, drawing nearly 200,000 fans to Kiewit near Hasselt.

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FinalPukkelpop 2026 concluded: Complete line-ups and timetables published5d ago
Event Status

Festival concluded August 23; all daily line-ups and timetables fully published

ThursdaydEUS opened; schedule and performers available on official site
FridayYUNGBLUD, Turnstile, Major Lazer; complete timetable published
SaturdayFlorence + The Machine and Deftones led; full schedule available
SundayTyler, The Creator closed festival; complete lineup and times on site
Attendance66,000 attendees across four days with multiple stages
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Activate sponsorships and experiential marketing around Europe's largest alternative music festival to reach 200,000 engaged music fans and travelers.

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  • Festival lineup reveals and artist spotlights targeting music discovery audiences
  • Behind-the-scenes festival prep and attendee experience content
  • Brand activations and pop-up experiences at the festival grounds
  • Travel guides and accommodation packages for international festival-goers
Programme

Tyler, The Creator, SOMBR, Zara Larsson, Djo, and many more are playing at Pukkelpop this summer! It's a 3-day alternative and electronic festival. The festival grounds transform into a big music city filled with stages, food stalls, camping areas, art installations, and thousands of excited music fans. The venue has a capacity of approximately 66,000 attendees.

Line-up
Tyler, The CreatorFlorence + The MachineDeftonesUnderworldZara LarssonYungbludTurnstileMajor LazerSombrSoulwaxThe HivesWet LegAmyl and The SniffersDjoNew WaveAdriatiqueQueens of the Stone AgeJusticeAURORAPapa Roach

Thursday 20 Aug

Festival opens 6pm for combi/Friday ticket holders. EXIT performs at Marquee.

Friday 21 Aug

Opens 11am. The Kooks on Main Stage. Major Lazer, Yungblud, Turnstile headline. CMAT, The Haunted Youth at Marquee.

Saturday 22 Aug

Opens 11am. Florence + The Machine, Deftones on main bill. New Wave tent and Club stage launch with Bente and Isaï. Dance Hall continues till 03:00.

Sunday 23 Aug

Final day. Tyler The Creator, Zara Larsson, Sombr headline. Queens of the Stone Age, Justice, AURORA, Papa Roach, Royel Otis perform. Dance Hall closes 03:00.

  • Massive international headline acts: Tyler The Creator, Florence + The Machine, Deftones, Underworld
  • Five distinct stages (Main Stage, Dance Hall, Boiler Room, Marquee, Castello) with varying atmospheres from alternative to deep electronic
  • Dance Hall open until 03:00—the latest stage at any major Belgian festival
  • On-site camping integral to experience; thousands stay overnight creating festival city atmosphere
  • Free train transport from any Belgian station included with all festival tickets (NMBS partnership)
  • Day tickets (€134) or Combi tickets (€287) available; VIP options with exclusive lounges
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