Belgium is known for its music festival culture and historic city celebrations – from world-class festivals to cosy Christmas markets in Brussels and medieval processions in Bruges and Ghent. The country, at the heart of Europe, offers a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo Meakusma Festival 2027 is expected in September in Eupen, Belgium; exact dates are still to be announced. Around Alter Schlachthof, visitors can expect experimental electronics, DJ sets, installations and workshops. Admission is paid; 2027 prices will be published with the official ticket sale.
Illustrative photo Festival 20·21 2026 takes place from 21 September to 29 October in Leuven and focuses on classical and contemporary music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Featuring international ensembles, Belgian works and the Transit weekend, it offers high-quality concerts across multiple venues. Tickets are available per concert.
Illustrative photo FrancoFaune Festival 2026: 1–11 October in Brussels. Francophone showcase concerts at around 15 venues. Festival pass 65–85 euros.
Illustrative photo Cold Vibes 2026 takes place on 3 October (mOtown Concerts) and 3 November (Drink Drink) in Brussels. The festival delivers pure wave, cold wave, gothic and post-punk sounds with acts including Malefixio, The Breath of Life and The Ultimate Dreamers in an intimate setting.
Illustrative photo Film Fest Gent 2026 takes place from 7 to 18 October in Ghent, Belgium. The 53rd edition combines more than 100 films with the World Soundtrack Awards at Music Centre De Bijloke. The festival centre is Kinepolis Ghent; film tickets start at EUR 11.
Illustrative photo Abrupt Festival 2026: 8–12 October in Brussels. Experimental electronic music, concerts, club nights and talks across multiple venues. Tickets via abrupt.brussels.
Illustrative photo Rotten Fruit Fest 2026 takes place on 9 and 10 October in Peer, Belgium. A small punk and garage rock festival featuring acts such as Dungbeetle and branch of melas. Intimate atmosphere and raw live energy – exact venue, times and tickets still TBA.
Illustrative photo LINK Festival takes place on October 10, 2026 at Liège Airport in Grâce Hollogne. This indoor edition of the techno festival, known for its unusual venues, brings a night of electronic music to the runways and terminal halls.
Illustrative photo Desertfest Belgium 2026, formerly known as Desertfest Antwerp, takes place October 16 to 18 at the venue OM in Liège. The weekend pass costs 154 euros, with a lineup featuring Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Boris and Khemmis among others.
Illustrative photo Museum Night Fever 2026 in Brussels: 17 October, 7 pm–1 am, 28 museums with DJs, live music and performances. Presale from 18 €.
Illustrative photo Giofest 2026 takes place on 24 October at De Verlichte Geest in Kortrijk, Belgium. This annual metal label festival by Gio Smet Records features many of the label’s bands in an intensive club night. Pre-sale tickets from around €12, €15 at the door.
Illustrative photo Les Nuits Weekender 2026 in Brussels: 30 October to 1 November at Le Botanique. Indie, electronic, R&B and hip-hop with IAMDDB, The Avalanches, SPACE AFRIKA and more. Day tickets from about €34, 3-day pass from €90.