Rock Werchter is Belgium’s flagship open-air music blowout in Werchter (near Leuven), Belgium, staged at Festivalpark Werchter each early July to celebrate a boundary-hopping lineup built on rock but stretching into pop, indie, hip-hop, and electronic. Expect blockbuster sets on the Main Stage, discovery-friendly moments in The Barn, and after-dark pulse in KluB C, plus festival comforts from crowd-pleasing food stands to a full-on camping culture—often capped with a classic fireworks send-off.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Leuven or a Belgium route—we’ll plan ticket types & entry, the best train + shuttle setup, smart set-time strategy once the timetable drops, and a comfortable stay (hotel or The Hive camping).
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DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5, 2026 (Official site).
• Doors (Thursday, July 2): 12:00 PM (confirm daily opening times and set times via the official timetable/FAQ).
LOCATION
• Venue: Festivalpark Werchter (Werchter, Belgium; near Leuven).
• Address: Haachtsesteenweg, 3118 Werchter, Belgium (Venue listing).
• Google Maps: Festivalpark Werchter.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Official ticketing: tickets are sold exclusively via Ticketmaster Belgium (see also official ticket info).
• 2026 ticket prices (including fees): Combi (July 2–5) €315; one-day (Thu/Fri/Sat) €140; one-day (Sun) sold out with a waiting list (check latest status on the tickets page).
• Purchase limit: maximum 6 tickets per order (per the official ticket terms).
• Festival ticket includes 1 free train ticket (return, 2nd class, from a Belgian departure station) + shuttle transfers to/from Werchter (details on the tickets page).
GOOD TO KNOW
• The festival is cashless: food and drinks are paid with Coins (Rock Werchter’s digital currency) in Festivalpark and The Hive areas; Coins can be purchased via the wristband-tag QR code, the Rock Werchter app, or on-site counters (see Coins info).
• The timetable (set times) is published closer to the festival via the official website/FAQ and the Rock Werchter app.
• (Young) children are not recommended on the festival grounds; children’s facilities are not provided (see official FAQ).
• Accessibility: dedicated services are available; see official accessibility info.
• Local visitor info: Visit Leuven and Visit Flanders.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Event-affiliated camping options (overview): The Hive, The Hive My Space, The Hive Resort, The Hive Mobilhome, and The Hive ADL.
• The Hive (bring your own tent) opens Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM (details: The Hive info).
• Note: a camping ticket is valid only when combined with a festival ticket (see official tickets/camping info).
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Belgium route that includes the Rock Werchter at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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