Event Details
What Is Lokerse Feesten?
The Lokerse Feesten is one of Belgium's biggest city festivals: for ten days, the Grote Kaai square in the center of Lokeren (East Flanders) turns into a massive outdoor stage. Running since 1975, the festival now draws up to 125,000 visitors a year with a mix of electronic music, rock, pop, hip hop and metal, including dedicated theme days such as a metal day or a dance music day.
When Does Lokerse Feesten 2027 Take Place?
The exact dates for 2027 have not yet been announced by the organizer (as of this research). The festival traditionally runs in late July or early August; the 51st edition in 2026 took place from 31 July to 9 August. This page will be updated once new dates are published.
Where Is the Festival Held?
The festival takes place on the Grote Kaai, right in the center of Lokeren; the whole area is car free during the event. Alongside the main square, the indoor venue Club Studio Brussel opens a short walk from the main entrance.
What Can Visitors Expect?
- Ten days of live music across the Mainstage and Club Studio Brussel
- A genre mix spanning rock, pop, hip hop, electronic music and metal
- Theme nights, including a metal day and a dance music day
- International headliners; 2026 featured names like Diana Ross, Lenny Kravitz, Dropkick Murphys and The Human League
- Performances running into the early morning hours
The official 2027 lineup has not been announced yet; in previous years, the first names were typically revealed in spring.
How Much Do Tickets Cost?
Ticket prices for 2027 have not been published yet. For reference, the 2026 ten day combi ticket cost 295 euros, while single day tickets for the Mainstage and Club Studio Brussel were priced differently depending on the day and lineup. Tickets are sold exclusively through the official ticket shop.
Practical Tips for Visitors
- Travel by bike, train or carpool; there is no parking available in central Lokeren during the festival.
- The festival is cashless; you'll receive a payment card together with your wristband at the box office.
- Doors open one hour before the first act of the day.
- Popular evenings with major headliners tend to sell out early, so sign up for the organizer's newsletter to catch date announcements and ticket sales on time.
