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Welcome to the Sonic City Festival 2026 in Kortrijk
Sonic City Festival 2026 takes place from 6 to 8 November in Kortrijk, Belgium. This three-day indoor festival at Depart presents a curated mix of indie, art-rock, experimental and related genres. Curators are Dirty Three and Marie Davidson, complemented by Sonic City’s own selections.
Highlights & Attractions at Sonic City Festival in Kortrijk
- Curated line-up focused on discovery and musical eclecticism
- Acts including DIIV, Juana Molina, Dry Cleaning, Anna von Hausswolff and Dirty Three
- Three-day indoor festival across stages at Depart
- Blend of established artists and emerging acts
- Genres ranging from shoegaze and post-rock to electronic experiments and art-punk
- Intimate festival atmosphere prioritising musical diversity
- Extra experiences such as tattoo artists on selected days
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Sonic City runs from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2026. The festival opens during the day and continues into the night. The line-up is divided into three curator blocks: Dirty Three (including Dirty Three, Zoh Amba, Maxine Funke), Marie Davidson (including Marie Davidson LIVE, Paranoid London, goat) and the Sonic City selection (including DIIV, Dry Cleaning, Juana Molina, Anna von Hausswolff, Melt-Banana). It is a fully indoor festival dedicated to live music and discoveries beyond the mainstream.
Tickets & Admission for Sonic City Festival Kortrijk
Tickets are available via the official ticket shop. Day tickets as well as 2- and 3-day passes are offered. Prices typically range from approximately 40–110 Euro depending on ticket type and sales phase (early-bird discounts were available earlier). Reduced rates with UiTPAS Zuidwest are possible. Always check the official ticket page for current prices and availability.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Kortrijk
- By train: Depart is about a 15-minute walk from Kortrijk railway station. Bus lines 4, 6, 22 or 50a go towards Kortrijk Weide.
- Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended; the festival is indoor but the walk to the venue is outdoors.
- Book accommodation in Kortrijk early – central and station-area hotels fill up during the festival weekend.
- Parking: paid options at Kortrijk Weide (P8) or the station; free P+R Wembley is about a 15-minute walk away.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible; a 2:1 companion ticket scheme is available – request in advance.
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 →
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