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Werchter Rock Festival: Famous rock groups perform alongside young and new faces. So far the line-up includes: Faithless, Beastie Boys, Muse, Bjork and Metallica. June 28 through July 1, 2007. The new Youth Hostel Blauwput, located right outside the train station of Leuven and in walking distance from the shuttles to the festival grounds offers 2, 4 & 6 bedded rooms, delicious meals, and a cosy garden at reasonable prices. MORE |
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Dour Music Festival : During 4 days over 200 bands coming from all over the world [32 different countries were represented in 2006] will be strutting their stuff on the Dour stages. Looking for Alternative rock, Ambiant, Electro Dumb, Eurocrunk. Glam Punk, New Wave, Psychobilly, Tekstep and UK Garage? Dour has it all and much more. The 19th Dour Festival will be held from July 12th until July 15th 2007. MORE |
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Couleur Café: If you are deep into Ska, Dub, Reggae, R n’ B, Funk, Soul, World, Hip Hop, Salsa, Afro, Raï, Rock or any sub currents or crossovers of the preceding list, Couleur Café is for you. This highly atmospheric, multicultural music festival on the magnificent Tour & Taxis site in Brussels is held June 29th through July 1, 2007. Four music marquees cohabitate with an art exhibition, 50 world kitchen stalls, a flea market and dance classes. MORE |
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Verdur Rock: Namur is the host of this annual free Rock Festival and Competition. Founded in 1985 and in its 23rd year the competition welcomes all newcomers, non-professional rock, pop and electro bands and their fans. Verdur Rock is held June 30th at the Verdure Theater at the Citadelle of Namur. Shuttle busses run between Namur train station and the Verdure Theater. Namur, the capital of Wallonia, the French speaking part of Belgium, is only a short train ride away from Brussels. MORE |
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Cactus Festival: Held at the Minnewaterpark (Lake of Love Park) in Bruges this festival embraces Rock, Reggae, Rap, Roots, Raï and R&B in this three day outdoor festival. Since over 20 years the festival programme consistently offers up unusual and interesting bands. The one stage concept of Cactus Festival offers fans a relaxed timetable and ensures that each band gets a chance to play their best. In Bruges, July 6 through 8, 2007. MORE |
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Pukkelpop: Annual alternative music event held on the Kiewit Festival Grounds near the town of Hasselt. The 22nd edition of the festival will be held August 16 through 18, 2007. Seven stages will offer a sparkling cocktail of the most diverse genres. Last years lineup included: Radiohead, Placebo, Artic Monkeys, Scissor Sisters, Massive Attack, Daft Punk and Keane to name a few. Hasselt is an hour and twenty minutes away from Brussels and direct trains run every half hour. MORE |
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Lokerse Feesten: Thirty-three years ago a handful of people in Lokeren decided that the town was way too quiet during the summer. The festival lasts ten full days from August 3 through 12, 2007. Rock, Pop, AOR, Hip-hop and Techno fans will converge once again in this small town near Antwerp. Direct train service connects Brussels with Lokeren hourly and the festival grounds are in 5 minutes walking distance from the train station. MORE |
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Brussels Jazz Marathon: Mark your calendar for this huge jazz party which makes the capital of Europe swing with more than 450 musicians performing on the main squares in Brussels as well as in 50 venues/clubs/hotels. May 25 through 27, 2007 in Brussels. MORE Other Jazz venues not to be missed: Festival de Jazz in Liege on May 5 & 6, the Belgium Rhytm 'n' Blues Festival in Peer, July 13 through 15 and the Brosella Folk & Jazz Festival in Brussels, July 14 & 15, 2007. For more information view our Calendar of Events If you wish to unsubscribe from this list please click here |