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Welcome to the Rock Olmen 2027 in Balen
Rock Olmen is the independent rock and indie festival on Buurtplein Stotert in Olmen, municipality of Balen, Belgium. The 2027 edition will take place on 23 and 24 July. Three stages, Belgian and European acts, DJ sets to close each day.
Highlights & Attractions at Rock Olmen in Balen
- Two festival days on the village square Stotert in Olmen
- Three stages: Main Stage, De Stoot and La Strada
- Mix of established Belgian bands and newcomers
- International guests from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
- DJ sets at the end of the day, including Superstyling in previous years
- Compact site with few overlapping sets
- Around 3,000 visitors per day
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
The festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, 23 and 24 July 2027. Since 2016 a Thursday DJ night is often added. 2026 headliners included The Haunted Youth, GOOSE, STONE (UK), shame (UK), Admiral Freebee, SONS and Ronker. The detailed 2027 bill will appear on rockolmen.be.
Typical hours are listed around 15:00 to 03:00. Check rockolmen.be before you travel. Food and drinks are sold on site and paid separately.
Tickets & Admission for Rock Olmen Balen
2027 prices are not published yet. In 2026 a day ticket cost 49 euros and a combi ticket 79 euros. Combi and Friday tickets for 2026 sold out. Sales run through tickets.rockolmen.be. The 49 and 79 euro figures in the meta fields are the last confirmed range, not a confirmed 2027 tariff.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Balen
- Train to Mol or Geel, then bus or taxi to Olmen/Balen; on-site parking is limited
- July in the Campine can be warm or wet; pack solid shoes and a rain jacket
- Book beds in Balen, Mol, Geel or Turnhout early; the village fills quickly
- Saturday is usually the busier day; combi tickets sold out faster last time
- Use only rockolmen.be and tickets.rockolmen.be for line-up, shop and site map
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
