ROCK WERCHTER 2026 ADDS 21 NAMES TO THE BILL
December is gift month, and Rock Werchter is joining the celebration. Beneath the Christmas tree in Werchter lie 21 freshly wrapped acts, ready to be unboxed. Today, the festival reveals its latest presents: an exciting blend of international heavy-hitters and rising new talent, spanning danceable pop to electrifying guitars. These new additions promise a summer packed with unforgettable moments when Rock Werchter returns from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July at Festivalpark Werchter (Belgium). The countdown starts now.
New for Thursday 2 July: JADE, Blood Incantation, Tom Smith and Yard Act.
Joining Friday 3 July: FKA Twigs, Wolf Alice, Kingfishr, Franz Ferdinand, Social Distortion, Agnes Obel and Paris Paloma.
Added to Saturday 4 July: Reneé Rapp, Dogstar, CMAT, Beirut and Kokoroko.
Confirmed for Sunday 5 July: Rise Against, David Byrne, Mogwai, Sierra Ferrell and Joy Crookes.
These acts join the previously announced Rock Werchter 2026 lineup:
Thursday 2 July: Mumford & Sons, The War On Drugs, The Prodigy, The Lumineers, Kasabian, Zwangere Guy, Loyle Carner, The Vaccines, All Them Witches, Dylan Gossett
Friday 3 July: The xx, Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Swims, Royel Otis, The Last Dinner Party, Lauren Spencer Smith
Saturday 4 July: Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots, Halsey, Pixies, Matt Berninger, Kneecap, Palaye Royale, The Haunted Youth
Sunday 5 July: The Cure, Moby, A Perfect Circle, Paul Kalkbrenner, Ethel Cain
Rock Werchter 2026 runs from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July at Festivalpark Werchter, Belgium. More artists will be revealed soon, so keep an eye on rockwerchter.be for updates.
Tickets for Rock Werchter 2026 are on sale now via ticketmaster.be. Both day and combi tickets are available, though Sunday day tickets have already sold out and a waiting list is now active.
To make the most of the festival, Rock Werchter offers a broad selection of camping options. The Hive is ideal for festivalgoers bringing their own tent, while The Hive My Space provides added comfort or pre-pitched tents. Camper van visitors can settle in at The Hive Mobilhome, and The Hive Resort offers premium stays with stylish, fully equipped accommodations. Camping Regular provides a simpler set-up, yet remains a beloved option; tickets become available from Friday 12 December. A full overview of all accommodation options can be found here.
Important: The Belgian government has announced a VAT increase on festival tickets, from 6% to 12%. While details on timing and implementation are still forthcoming, ticket prices may be adjusted accordingly. Purchasing now guarantees current pricing.
