Event Details
Pukkelpop 2026: Belgium's Legendary Indie and Electronic Festival
From 20 to 23 August 2026, Domein Kiewit in Hasselt once again becomes the heart of Belgium's festival scene. Pukkelpop ranks among Europe's most important festivals for indie, electronic, hip hop and alternative music. The site accommodates around 66,000 visitors per day across multiple stages, including the Main Stage, the Marquee and the legendary Boiler Room dedicated to electronic music. Headliners for the 2026 edition include Tyler, The Creator, Florence + The Machine, Deftones, Turnstile and Underworld.
Highlights
- 4 festival days from Thursday through Sunday at Domein Kiewit
- Headliners: Tyler, The Creator, Florence + The Machine, Deftones, Turnstile, Underworld, YUNGBLUD
- Other major names: Soulwax, The Hives, Amyl and The Sniffers, Major Lazer, John Summit, Wet Leg, Djo, Zara Larsson
- Dedicated electronic music stage: the Boiler Room
- Free train travel for ticket holders in partnership with NMBS
- Two camping areas directly at or near the festival grounds
- Food offerings going well beyond standard festival fare
Program
Thursday traditionally serves as the opening evening with entry from 6:00 PM, while Friday, Saturday and Sunday each begin at 11:00 AM. Across the four days, more than 150 acts perform on the various stages. Friday brings Turnstile, YUNGBLUD, Soulwax and Djo to the stages. Saturday is one of the strongest days, featuring Florence + The Machine, Deftones, Underworld and Wet Leg. Sunday closes out the festival with Tyler, The Creator, Zara Larsson and Purple Disco Machine.
Tickets
Pukkelpop sells tickets exclusively through the official platform tickets.pukkelpop.be; buying through social media is explicitly discouraged. A day ticket for Friday, Saturday or Sunday costs €134, while a combi ticket covering all four days costs €287. Both ticket types include free train travel through partner NMBS. VIP day tickets cost €225, and a VIP combi ticket for all four days costs €440. Thursday tickets are not sold separately; access on Thursday from 6:00 PM requires a combi or Friday ticket. Tickets for the 2026 edition were already sold out at the time of writing; an official ticket exchange service is available through the Pukkelpop website.
Camping
Visitors who want to stay on site can choose between Camping Chill (directly across from the festival grounds) and Camping Relax (about a 5 minute walk away). Both camping options regularly cost between €43 and €45. For those who prefer not to carry their own gear, Camping Chill also offers pre-pitched tent packages.
Visitor Tips
- Train travel is included in the ticket price and strongly recommended.
- Buy tickets only through tickets.pukkelpop.be, never via social media.
- Plan ahead, as day tickets and combi tickets tend to sell out quickly.
- The festival site operates cashless; your festival wristband serves as your payment method.
- Food and drink tokens can be purchased at a discount during presale.
