The basics
Belgian four day-er that brings rock gods together. Expect camping, burgers and pints of warm but Belgian lager.
The festival
The Belgian version of Reading festival, this super-festival that started way back in 1975, takes over a tiny village for four days and turns it into fields of screaming fans, mud, weird and wonderful costumes and everything else you’d expect with a flood of 85,000 people per day. While music lovers are well served with three stages that rollock through some of the biggest bands of the year, there’s not a huge amount of more ‘fringe’ activities here. That alternative edge that makes British festivals so eclectic doesn’t seem to translate abroad.
This is a mainly camping only affair, although there are a few hotels in nearby town and all food and drink needs to be bought through a voucher system which you can purchase ahead of time to save queueing on site. A nice touch however, is the price of the ticket includes your public transport from anywhere in Belgium to the site (we love those sensible Belgians).
Our tip
Plump for a Camping XL ticket which is slightly more expensive for a space in The Hive, a suped up campsite from the festival organisers.
Watch
Lineup
Full lineup here.
Getting there
How do I get there?
Using Public Transport: is the most practical – and most convenient – way to get to Rock Werchter.
Travelling by Train: Leuven railway station is the centre point of the festival weekend. It’s easily accessible, wherever you come from.
Using the festival bus: The De Lijn bus company is running a shuttle service between Leuven railway station and the festival site.
Travelling by Bike: KBC, in association with Argus, will once again operate three guarded bicycle shelters.
Travelling by Car: For detailed directions click here
Travelling by Air: Brussels Airport (ZAVENTEM) is the main airport for the festival.
Planet Festival: Will operate a coach service from the UK direct to the Official festival coach park.
Tickets
Pricing
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When can I get them?
Tickets on sale now
Where can I get them?
Tickets are available via the website.
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