Pukkelpop 2026
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Pukkelpop 2026 is an alternative, electronic, house festival held in Hasselt, Belgium. The 2026 edition runs August 20–23, 2026, with a capacity of 66,000 attendees. The confirmed lineup features 18 artists.
- Location
- Hasselt, Belgium
- Dates
- Capacity
- 66,000
- Genres
- alternative, electronic, house, indie, techno
- Official Website
- pukkelpop.be
- Adriatique
- Amelie Lens (headliner)
- Chase & Status
- Dimension
- Dom Dolla (headliner)
- Jamie xx
- John Summit (headliner)
- KETTAMA
- KI/KI
- Kölsch
- Major Lazer (headliner)
- Maribou State
- Netsky
- Pegassi
- Pendulum
- Purple Disco Machine
- Soulwax (headliner)
- Underworld (headliner)
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What to expect
One of Belgium's biggest multi-genre festivals with strong electronic music stages.
Who it's for
Pukkelpop suits broad-taste festival-goers who want a mix of indie, rock, hip-hop, and quality electronic programming. It's popular with Belgians, Dutch, and British indie crossover fans. Ages skew 18-28, heavily Belgian/Dutch, more student-demographic than international traveler. Skip it if you want an electronic-first festival or a 100% international crowd. It's also not as polished as Tomorrowland, which is part of its charm but catches some people off guard.
Pro tips
- 01
Four-day passes with camping run around €287-€303 for 2026 (camping itself is ~€43-€45 plus a €15 recycling deposit). The train from Brussels to Hasselt is 75 minutes, with a free shuttle from Hasselt or Kiewit station to the site. Combi or Friday-ticket holders can enter from Thursday 6pm — there is no Wednesday pre-opening. The Kiewit site is flat and compact so camping spot selection matters less than at Defqon or Lowlands.
- 02
The Wave stage (formerly Dance Hall) runs late-night dance programming into the early hours and is the best value for after-dark electronic sets. Belgian fry vans outside the festival are cheaper and better than anything inside; cash works outside the festival, wristband only inside.
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