SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Graspop Festival 2026, 18 – 21 June in Belgium. Best metal events Graspop 2026 WHERE: Dessel, BelgiumWHEN: from 18th to 21st June 2026 Reference point of heavy metal and hard rock, the Graspop Meeting Metal (GMM) offers a rich music program, since 1996.Particularly loved by spectators, it has come to welcome more than 160,000 visitors in its latest edition.Many international stars who walked the stage. Above all, the Iron Maiden, protagonists of 9th editions and, by now, at home in these parts! The Graspop takes place in June, in Dessel, a small Belgian town in the province of Antwerp.Excellent lineup, and almost perfect organization, were the fundamental reasons that made the festival successful. Four dates, for 4 different musical paths, divided into as many areas. The two Main Stages (North and South), welcome the most important international stars. At the Marquee tent, death metal, trash and black metal bands perform. Metal dome, gathers bands in a more intimate atmosphere. Finally, Jupiler Stage is a small area dedicated to metalcore and hardcore music. A festival for all tastes. An extraordinary musical event to listen to your favorite artists. One of the most important hard rock events of the musical summer 2026, ready to celebrate the 29th anniversary this year! Photo, Thibault Trillet PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET For international visitors, the plane is the best solution to reach the small town of Dessel and the Festivalpark Stenehei, home of the Festival. On 18th and 19th June 2 to 3 daily connections with the Shuttle Bus are guaranteed from the 3 main Dutch international airports. The return will be exclusively on June 23rd. Here is the detail with times and ticket prices: From Eindhoven Airport to the festivalpark, on 17/06, at 12.30, 17:30 and 21:30. On 18/06, at 12.30 and 17:30. From Festivalkpark to Eindhoven Airport, on 22/06, at 06:00, 10:00 and 13:00. The journey time is approximately 60′ and the ticket costs €20. From Charleroi Airport to the festivalpark, on 17/06, at 12:30 and 20:00. From Festivalkpark to Charleroi Airport, on 22/06, at 02:00 and 09:00. The journey time is approximately 180′ and the ticket costs €35. From Brussels Airport to the festivalpark, on 17/06, at 12:30, 17:30 and 21:30. From Festivalkpark to Brussels Airport, on 22/06, at 02:00 and 09:00. The journey time is approximately 90′ and the ticket costs €28. From Belgium, from 18th June a Shuttle leaves from Geraardsbergen and reaches the festival venue passing through the main destinations of the country, including Brussels, Leuven, Liège. The price varies depending on the distance, from a minimum of €37 to a maximum of €49 per person for a return trip. LINEUP 2026 Photo ©, Quintin Soloviev The XXIX edition includes top names from the Hard Rock and Metal scene from all over the world. Here is the list of artists who will perform in the two main areas of the Graspop Meeting Metal 2026: THURSDAY 18th. South Stage: Accept • A Day to Remember • Danko Jones • Ego Kill Talent • The Offspring • Within Temptation. North Stage: Limp Bizkit • Megadeth • Static-X • Tom Morello • Wind Rose. FRIDAY 19th. South Stage: Alter Bridge • Bush • Cavalera “Chaos A.D.” • Quicksand • Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter • Volbeat. North Stage: Breaking Benjamin • Drowning Pool • Mammoth • Trivium • Twisted Sisters. SATURDAY 20th. South Stage: Bring Me the Horizon • Architects • Fleddy Melculy • Hollywood Undead • Ice Nine Kills • Malevolence. North Stage: Babymetal • Bad Omens • P.O.D. • Sepultura • The Pretty Wild • Three Days Grace. SUNDAY 21st. South Stage: Battle Beast • Black Label Society • Electric Callboy • Extreme • Life of Agony • Sabaton. North Stage: Alice Cooper • Def Leppard • Europe • Foreigner. GRASPOP FESTIVAL TICKETS 2026 The ticket to attend a single day of Graspop 2026 costs 135€ per person. Includes access to the festival for the selected day, free parking, entrance to Boneyard campsite and free access to the shuttle to/from Mol station.The ticket in the VIP version for a single day costs 235€ per person. It offers access to exclusive areas, including a. Free privileged parking. Limited availability. The Combi Festival Ticket costs 319€ and offers access for the duration of the festival. Includes the benefits of a single day ticket. The subscription is also available in the VIP TICKET COMBI version at the price of 519€. Tickets are non-refundable. Always buy them through the official channels. Please note that inside, drinks, products and items are paid for in tokens, which can be purchased at the entrance. You can choose between two different packages: the €60 one for 20 tokens, and the €120 one for 40 tokens and an official GMM 2026 gadget. Photo ©, dr_zoidberg WHAT TO DO Throughout the day, and the weekend, the Graspop never sleeps. Almost.In case of hunger or thirst attack, you can take a trip to the Food Truck. If you want to meet your favorite band, perhaps for an autograph, be sure to go to the Signing Session.And, again, a fair and a market to buy items including vinyls, and a real boulevard… metal WHERE TO SLEEP Boneyard is the campsite in the immediate vicinity of the arena, where you can pitch your tent. Or, rent one directly on the spot.Alternatively, you can opt for Skullotel and Metal Town, a few chumoletri walk from the festival. The latter are solutions whose availability runs out in a short time. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. 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Rock Werchter
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Rock Werchter 2026, Belgium. Tickets, program, lineup. The Cure Rock Werchter 2026 WHERE: Werchter, BelgiumWHEN: from 02nd to 05th July 2026 Born in 1975, and today a true icon, Rock Werchter is one of the most famous rock festivals in all of Europe. For over 40 years now, the small Belgian town has been suddenly moving, becoming animated like a large metropolis.The merit is above all of its rich program which, by now, boasts the presence of great international artists. It was on this stage that “hot” names from the music scene followed one another such as Talking Heads, Van Morrison, Metallica, Dire Straits, Depeche Mode, Lou Reed or Neil Young. Today, Rock Werchter brings together more than 100,000 people, united by a passion for music, becoming one of the most important Rock festivals in all of Europe! Not just any festival, but one of the most important on the world music scene. It is no coincidence, in fact, that Rock Werchter was awarded the title of European Festival Awards 2016; the prestigious award was awarded for its organization, efficiency and for the line-up of absolute prestige. Photo ©, Antonio Zugaldia PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Leuven train station is the connection center to reach the Festivalpark by public transport. Werchter is only 40 km from Brussels; therefore, the most comfortable method is certainly the airplane. From Brussels International Airport, on level -1, direct trains to Leuven leave every hour; once you reach the city, the DE LIJN Bus Shuttle takes you in less than 15 minutes to Werchter. There are two different lines of this Shuttle: Line A takes you to the Haacht stop; the B line is instead destined to those who were directed to the A1 campsite, or to the B and C areas. From Charleroi Airport, the connection with Werchter is more complicated. At the Terminal take Bus Line A which leads to the Charleroi Sud railway station; from here, a first train goes to the Brussels-Nord station, and, subsequently, a second train leads to Leuven, where you will find the Shuttle DE LIJN. Photo ©, Steven Fruitsmaak HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR For those wishing to reach Werchter by car, here are the distances from the main European destinations. Amsterdam is just 200 kilometers away, while Paris is around 350 kilometers. From Bern, you travel about 650 kilometers, passing through France and Luxembourg. Berlin is about 750 kilometers away; from Milan, on the other hand, it takes just under 900 km to reach the destination, crossing the Gotthard Tunnel and entering Swiss territory. You must exit at Rotselaar and, therefore, you reach Werchter. Near the Festival there are about 15 parking areas, distributed in three large areas A, B, and C. It is not possible to move within the zones, therefore, once you enter one of these you will not be able to park in another ; furthermore, for security reasons, access to vehicles in Campsite areas is prohibited. ROCK WERCHTER 2026 PROGRAM The Cure, Gorillas, Twenty One Pilots, Lewis Capaldi…. also for the 2026 edition there will be important names from the world music scene. Here is the official lineup of the 2025 edition: THURSDAY 02nd: Mumford & Sons • The War on Drugs • The Lumineers • Kasabian • Zwangere Guy • The Prodigy • Jade • Loyle Carner • The Vaccines • All Them Witches • Blood Incantation • Tom Smith • Dylan Gossett • Yard Act. FRIDAY 03rd: The XX • Lewis Capaldi • Teddy Swims • Royal Otis • The Last Dinner Party • Wolf Alice • Kingfisher • Fka Twigs • Franz Ferdinand • Social Distortion • Lauren Spencer Smith • Agens Obel • Paris Paloma. SATURDAY 04th: Gorillaz • Twenty One Pilots • Halsey • Reneé Rapp • Kneecap • Palaye Royale • Pixies • Matt Berninger • The Haunted Youth • Dogstar • Cat • Beirut • Kokoroko. SUNDAY 05th: The Cure • Moby • A Perfect Circle • Rise Against • Paul Kalkbrenner • David Byrne • Mogwai • Sierra Ferrell • Ethel Cain • Joy Crookes. TICKETS 2026 Photo ©, Carlos Varela As per tradition, it is possible to choose between season tickets (recommended) and tickets valid for a single day. Obviously, please note that tickets tend to run out in a very short time. It is therefore recommended to move well in advance. From October 2025 the official sale of Rock Werchter 2026 tickets has begun. Here is the price: Tickets valid for a single day cost 140€ per person, plus taxes and commissions. They are valid for one day only, on a fixed, non-modifiable date.The Pass, on the other hand, costs 315€ and allows access to all 4 days of Rock Werchter. Furthermore, with the season ticket, you will receive a free pass on the bus or train to the Festival! The savings are evident.Tickets and passes do not include access to the campsite for which a separate ticket must be purchased. Prices start from 46€ without tent, and from 139€ with camping tent included. Throughout the Rock Werchter area, food and drinks can be purchased with “Coins,” the Festival’s official digital currency. Coins can be purchased on the official app, at ticket booths, or via the QR code on your wristband. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Christmas in Bruges
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Christmas in Bruges 2025, from 21 November to 07 January 2026 Christmas in Bruges 2025 WHERE: Bruges, BelgiumWHEN: from 21st November 2025 to 04th January 2026 “His appearance is more than impressive. The memory of the old times seems to have settled in it, undisturbed by innovation and caprice”. Here, in the nineteenth century, what the Irishman Thomas C. Grattan wrote about Bruges. A definition that would fit like a brush even today. The city of Flanders is a real jewel. Impossible to remain indifferent to its marvelous architecture, the historic center, the medieval streets, its canals…. A beauty and a charm that acquire even more suggestion during the Christmas period. You will be greeted by a whirl of lights, colors and flavors. A truly magical place that, even in December, will warm your hearts. Markt Square e Simon Stevin Plein, they are the most important places where to find the famous Bruges Christmas markets. But, a little ‘everywhere, you can admire buildings, houses, squares dressed for the occasion. After all the Bruges Christmas markets are considered the most beautiful in Europe. Also in 2025, in fact, they were included in the top 20 of European Best Destinations. CHRISTMAS IN BRUGES 2025: THE PLACES NOT TO BE MISSED Photo ©, VISITFLANDERS It might seem quite strenuous, climb up the 366 steps that lead to the Belfort Tower, but the best start could not be. We recommend doing it in the evening. From the top of its 83 meters, you will have a really fantastic view of the whole illuminated city. A straight shot to the heart. GROTE MARKT The place symbol of tradition of Christmas in Bruges. During your Christmas holidays, you will often pass through this square. The stalls close a wonderful ice rink in the middle. Beside the latter, you will find a beautiful nativity scene. You can have fun with all your family, skating and shopping among the many vendors, housed in typical wooden houses. You can bring home many souvenirs or handicrafts. The most gluttonous, can delight with sweets of all kinds. Do not miss the Buche de Noel, a roll of sponge bread stuffed with rum and cream, or the Speculoos, traditional sweets from the shape of St. Nikola. The markets are open every day, starting from 21st November, from Sunday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 22:00. Friday and Saturday, from 11:00 to 23:00. Photo ©, Sam DeLong SIMON STEVIN A few hundred meters from Grote Markt, another icon of the Christmas in Bruges Markets. In addition to the many stalls, you can go shopping in what is considered the most commercial area of the town. In the square you can admire the beautiful decorated trees. Do not forget to bring home some souvenirs, and taste the delicacies of Flanders. If the cold were too pungent, and your partner could not get too much heat (!!), a nice glass of gluhwein, it could be for you. The street markets observe the following times: from Sunday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 22:00. Friday and Saturday, from 11:00 to 23:00. BEGIJNHOF Unmissable appointment for those who spent Christmas in Bruges. On 24th December, at midnight, many people gather for mass in the church inside the Begijnhof in Bruges.If you are in the main square, you can hear the wonderful symphony of the 47 bells that resonate throughout the surrounding area. Really magical. OTHER CHRISTMAS EVENTS ICE RINK Also this winter, a romantic and suggestive Ice Rink awaits you, along the central area of Minnewater. Many call it the “Lake of Love” for its romantic and relaxing atmosphere.Right here, from the end of November to the beginning of January, an ecological artificial ice rink awaits you, and a charming winter bar with a terrace of about 300 m2. The ideal place for families, couples and children.Open every day, from 21st November 2025 from 10:00 to 22:00. On 24th and 31st December they close at 18:30. The ticket costs 8€ for adults and children. Free admission for children under 3 years. Photo ©, Steven Lek WINTER GLOW 2025 Wintergloed (Winter Glow), an extraordinary 3.5km-long immersive light trail, returns this year. The new Machina Lumina trail will guide visitors into a world of light and color through 10 beautiful installations. In addition to admiring a world filled with fantasy, visitors will be able to participate firsthand by generating lights, waves, and colors! The installations will be located along BMCC – Oud Waterhuis (Vesten) – Sint-Godelieveabdij – Kapucijnenplein – Park Koning Albert I – Park Fontein Koning Albert I – Begijnenvest – Minnewater (Schaatspiste). Wintergloed is open daily from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until midnight). From December 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026, every day from 5:30 PM to midnight. BRUGES SINGS THE NEW YEAR If you intend to celebrate the arrival of 2026 in the city, the appointment is set, as usual, for 10.45 pm in Zand. Orchestra and choir will perform a show that warms your heart. The stands and the bar nearby are ideal for a drink or a snack. *All information contained herein, including schedules and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. The City Brussels Airport Charleroi Airport Get in Getting Around Where to Sleep What to see Holy Blood Procession Belgium General info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Belgium When to go Reservations Hotels Tour, Experiences Book your hotel in Bruges Share the post
Binche Carnival
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Binche Carnival 2026, from 15 to 17 February. Best events Belgium Binche Carnival 2026 WHERE: Binche, BelgiumWHEN: from 15th to 17th February 2026 There is no place like Binche, all over the world! If you were to come across any local inhabitants, this is what you might hear. Claim that could be risky, yet, the small Belgian town, with little more than 30000 anime, has managed to carve out a small space in the collective imagination. Merit to be ascribed to its renowned Binche Carnival, an exceptional popular human and social event. An event that has earned itself, in the 2003, the recognition of “Masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity” by UNESCO. What makes Binche Carnival truly unique is its originality and authenticity, which has always distinguished it, and the strong commitment of family companies. Some costumes are really unique and among the oldest and most original. Photo ©, Antonio Ponte The Gilles they are the main characters of the Binche Carnival. They dance on the air of traditional carnival music, wearing wax masks. The Gilles of Binche come out only on Shrove Tuesday and have the obligation to respect certain rules. Among these, do not sit in public; do not move without the accompaniment of at least one drum player; being born in Binche … and other rules yet! The Binche Carnival takes place over three days, culminating with the celebrations of the Fat Tuesday. But the ceremony is not limited to these three days alone. Six weeks before the Carnival, the preparatory holidays begin, during which there will be musical and dancing shows, concerts and gala evenings. The penultimate Monday, before the Fat Tuesday, an appointment with the Trouilles de Nouille; some masked and costumed groups pick up a person without a costume, to take her to a cafe, or to a street in the center, and make jokes about him or her. Photo, 2010 Marie-Claire PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Binche is a small Belgian town, about 32.000 inhabitants, in the Walloon province of Hainaut, not far from Charleroi. The best method to reach the town, and to attend the wonderful Binche Carnival is, without a doubt, the plane. Charleroi airport It is located only 32 kilometers from the city, and is well connected to the main European destinations. From the airport, you can also reach Binche by public transport. From South Charleroi, change at La Louviere-Sud and arrive at your destination. Obviously, directly at the airport, it is possible to rent a car. CARNIVAL PROGRAM OF BINCHE 2026 SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY Appointment with the Gilles, the Peasants, the Pierrot and the Harlequin who will wear a fancy costume, imagined in the smallest details and prepared in the utmost secrecy. You will be able to admire their beauty and originality, while parading in small groups to the sound of the drum and the viola. At Eugène Derbaix Square, near the station, appointment for the Sunday procession. Accompanied by drums and brass, the bands join Wanderpepen Avenue and eventually divide into Charles Deliège Avenue. At the end of the procession, the companies continue to walk the streets playing music until late in the evening. MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY The Binche Carnival Day dedicated to young people and children. From the 10:00, the Youths come out in groups, accompanied by violas, walking the streets of the city, and dancing all morning. At 11.00, the spectacular confetti battles, organized in the center. At the 15:00, near the Grand Place, people are offered oranges. All the children in costume come together to form the “rondo of friendship”. At 19:00, fireworks shows and fireworks. TUESDAY 17th FEBRUARY The Binche Carnival comes alive. It is the day when you can see the Gilles in the city. Most of the time, Gille’s arrival at home is accompanied by a pipe or a clarinet melody. From the 08.30 the companies of Gilles, peasants, Arlecchino and Pierrot, meet in the Grand Place. At 15.00, departure of the procession from Battignies crossings. The parade, accompanied by percussions and music, parades through Charles Deliège Street to then reach the Grand-Place. During the procession, participants offer their oranges. At the 20.00, following the same afternoon path, there is the night procession. Towards the 21.00 approximately, grand finale of the Binche Carnival with fireworks. The festivities will continue, all night long, before dawn, with dancing and singing. WHERE TO SLEEP Binche is a small town, and as such, with a very limited supply of accommodation. It is practically impossible to find free accommodations during the Binche Carnival period. Easier to find solutions in La Louviére, just 7 kilometers away, or Fayt-lez-Manage, about 10 kilometers. From this link, all the best accommodation offers for Binche and surroundings. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Comic Strip Festival
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Comic Strip Festival 2023, Brussels, 08 – 10 September. Program Comic Strip Festival 2025 WHERE: Brussels, BelgiumWHEN: from 26th to 28th September 2025 For those who don’t know, Belgium is rightly considered the homeland of comics (bande dessinée, as they say around here). Tintin. Luke Luke. The Smurfs… are just some of the most famous comics born from the pen of great local artists. Precisely for this reason, an exhibition dedicated to the world of comics could not be missing. Every year, in September, for an entire weekend, Brussels comes alive with the most beloved characters in the world of comics: the BD Comic Strip Festival.An event that has now become a real must for the city, now in its XXI edition.A festival that embraces many generations of fans, and not; young and old. Three days of shows, live performances, conferences and exhibitions, to get closer to an art that is still little appreciated.You will have the opportunity to be in close contact with industry experts, designers, journalists and, of course, all fans of the genre. The creative workshops, on the other hand, are an opportunity to set in motion the imagination of the little ones, called to produce their own personal comic. All this, against the backdrop of the beautiful Brussels and the suggestive park, one of the locations of the event, with some of the most important art galleries. Museums, monuments and wonderful attractions await you on a holiday in the capital. Guaranteed fun for everyone. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The venue for the festival will be the Parc T&T (Tour & Taxis) in Brussels, a former industrial site undergoing a major redevelopment.T&T Park is located at 11 Rue Picard, approximately 1 kilometre west of the Northern Quarter business district. The place is easily accessible by public transport. The Pannenhuis station of the L6 metro line is just a 10-minute walk away. Alternatively, it is possible to use the S10 railway line, getting off at the Tour & Taxis, near the metro. By bus, you can use the lines 86, 88, 230, 231, 232, 240, 241, 242, 243, 245, 250, 251, 260. TICKETS AND TIMETABLES 2025 The XXI edition of the Comics Strip Festival will take place, as per tradition, during the second weekend of September, with the following times: Friday, from 12:00 to 18:00.Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00 Admission to almost all of the exhibitions is FREE. However, it is preferable to make a reservation to access some exhibitions. COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL 2025 PROGRAM As per tradition, the billboard will be full of events, starting from the day of the inauguration.For the duration of the festival, you will be able to attend workshops, activities, permanent exhibitions, sessions to receive autographs. The conferences are held with journalists and industry experts, on the world of comics, news and future releases. 8 Atomium Prizes (with cash prizes) will be awarded to enable the winners to finance their work. Ballon Day is, as usual, the most awaited moment of the Festival. It is an extraordinary parade through the streets of the center, among giant colored balloons and comic book characters. The procession parades between lace des Palais -Rue Ducale – Rue de la Loi – Rue des Colonies – Place de l’Albertine – Boulevard de l’Empereur – Rue des Alexiens – Rue des Bogaerds – Boulevard Anspach and will reach the avenues of the city center. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post