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Music festivals in and around the Benelux
CHIÈVRES, Belgium -- Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany are known for their music festivals. Every summer, people can attend at least one festival per week. If you want to attend a music festival this year, don’t wait to buy tickets, they are on sale now and some events are almost sold out!
Rock am Ring (GE)
When: June 7-9
Where: Nürburg, Germany
The allure is no secret. The festival offers nothing short of legendary rock acts and seriously revved up fans who eat, sleep and breathe rock and roll. Alice in Chains, Bad Wolves, Slayer, Slipknot and more notable artists on this year’s lineup.
Price: €189 for a weekend ticket, and €999 for a weekend VIP ticket (campgrounds are available)
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World Club Dome (GE)
When: June 7-9
Where: Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt, Germany
World Club Dome is one of the biggest parties in Europe. The festival transforms the Frankfurt's Commerzbank Arena into the world's biggest club and packs it full of amped up partiers. Offering the biggest DJs in the world and utterly mesmerizing lights displays, the vibe here is insane. David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Jason Derulo, Marshmello, Robin Schulz and many more will be performing.
Price: €62 for one day, €87 for two days and €99 for three days (campgrounds available)
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Best Kept Secret (NL)
When: June 8-10
Where: Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands
Best Kept Secret is a multi-genre, alternative music festival in Hilvenbeek. You can enjoy the performances of Carly Rae Jepsen, Christine and the Queens, Bon Iver, Kraftwerk 3D and many more.
Price: €80 for one day and €175 for three days (including camping)
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Pinkpop (NL)
When: June 8-10
Where: Site Megaland in Landgraaf, The Netherlands
The Pinkpop Festival, or PINKPOP, is a large, annual music festival. Artists such as The Cure, Mumford & Sons, Jamiroquai, Bastille, Lenny Kravitz, Major Lazer and George Ezra will be performing this year.
Price: €220 for three days (including camping) and €100 for one day
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Graspop (BE)
When: June 21-23
Where: Kastelsedijk, Dessel, Belgium
Graspop Metal Meeting is a Belgian heavy metal festival held in Dessel each year since 1996. Artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Slayer, Slipknot, Ministry and UFO will be performing.
Price: €210 for a pass and €99 for one day
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Hurricane Festival (GE)
When: June 21-23
Where: Scheeßel, Germany
This festival presents some of the biggest names in music every year. Ever since its inception in 1997, the festival has been a key date on the German festival circuit. This year’s line-up includes famous acts like Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, The Cure, Steve Aoki and Macklemore.
Price: €189 for three days (including camping)
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Rock Werchter (BE)
When: June 27-30
Where: Werchter Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium
Rock Werchter is a rock music festival held in the city of Werchter near Leuven. It received the Arthur Award multiple times for being the best festival in the world at the International Live Music Conference. Over 88,000 people attend the festival daily. Clean Bandit, The Cure, Macklemore, Muse, Mumford and Sons, New Order, Pink, Weezer and many other bands are performing this year. Many campgrounds and nearby lodging accommodations are available.
Price: €243 for four days and €105 for Thursday and Sunday. Tickets for Friday only and Saturday only are no longer available.
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Couleur Café (BE)
When: June 28-30
Where: Brussels, Belgium
Couleur Café is a global music festival held in the Belgian capital city. The festival is one of Belgium’s oldest and best loved. Musical artists such as Sean Paul, Tamino and Wizkid will perform this year.
Price: €85 for three days and €42 for one day
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Les Ardentes (BE)
When: July 4-7
Where: Astrid Park, Liège, Belgium
Les Ardentes is a Belgian four-day, electro-rock music festival, which occurs annually in Liège in early July. The festival regularly plays host to musicians of rock, pop, rap, electronic music and other music genres. It showcases international, renowned acts alongside rising stars and exciting local talent. Many artists such as Black Eyed Peas, Young Thug and Booba will perform this year.
Price: €132.50 for four days and €62.50 for one day
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La Semo (BE)
When: July 12-14
Where: Parc d’Enghien in Enghien, Belgium
La Semo is a three-day festival which occurs annually in a beautiful park. There are concerts for adults but also for young children. Many artists such as Charlie Winston and Grand Corps Malade will perform this year.
Price: €85 for three days for adults, €27 for three days for children age 3 to 18, €38.50 for one day for adults, and €14.50 for one day for children age 3 to 18.
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Dour Festival (BE)
When: July 10-14
Where: Dour, Belgium
Dour Festival is one of Belgium’s biggest and best-loved music festivals. The festival is now held over five days, and nearly 250,000 people attend. The year’s line-up includes famous acts like Cypress Hill, Parov Stelar, Mr. Oizo, Damso and Metronomy.
Price: €170 for five days and €75 for one day
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Les Francofolies de Spa (BE)
When: July 18-21
Where: Place Royale, Spa, Belgium
Les Francofolies de Spa is an annual music festival in Spa. The event aims at promoting francophone music and is, nowadays, one of the biggest music festivals in Belgium. Half of the artists on the line-up are from Belgium, and a part of the event is dedicated to children. This year, artists such as Alex Germys, Angèle, Patrick Bruel, Orelsan or Zaz are on the line-up. Campgrounds are available for attendees.
Price: €123.50 for four days and €53.50 for one day (except Saturday, the price is €58.50)
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Parookaville (GE)
When: July 19-21
Where: Airport Weeze, Germany
Parookaville is the biggest electronic music festival in Germany, creating a city ruled by madness, love and pure happiness alongside some of dance music’s biggest artists. Artists such as Afrojack, The Chainsmokers, Timmy Trumpet or Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will be performing this year.
Price: €89 to €109 for one day, and €209 for three days
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Ronquières Festival (BE)
When: Aug. 3-4
Where: Plan Incliné in Ronquières, Belgium
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the event. Musical artists such as Eagle-Eye Cherry, Lomepal and Zazie will perform this year.
Price: €68 for two days and €42 for one day
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Brussels Summer Festival (BE)
When: Aug. 14-18
Where: Brussels
The Brussels Summer Festival is a music and cultural festival. People can enjoy performances by Alvaro Soler, Giorgo Moroder, Kyo, Booba, The Avener, and other musical artists.
Price: €75 for five days and €35 for one day
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Pukkelpop (BE)
When: Aug. 15-18
Where: Kempische Steenweg, Kiewit/Hasselt, Belgium
Pukkelpop is a festival which has become one of Europe’s greatest music events. Pukkelpop offers a great range of musical genres. The event’s tradition is its Boiler Party night on the eve of the festival. Festival goers come and pitch their tents in a campground before getting in the party mood during this huge warm-up session. Post Malone, Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, Charli XCX, Franz Ferdinand and many more will perform.
Price: €205 for combination tickets (pass) and €100 for day tickets
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Story by Christophe Morel, USAG Benelux Public Affairs