About
Pukkelpop is one of Belgium's largest music festivals, held in Hasselt, Limburg each August. Since 1985, it has grown from a small punk event into a major three-day festival drawing around 66,000 daily attendees. Pukkelpop is known for its adventurous programming that mixes indie rock, electronic, hip-hop, metal, and experimental acts. The festival suffered a tragic incident in 2011 when a severe storm caused a stage collapse, killing five people — an event that profoundly shaped Belgium's approach to festival safety. Pukkelpop has hosted Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, Gorillaz, Arctic Monkeys, and Arcade Fire among many others.
Highlights
- 66,000 daily capacity in Hasselt, Belgium
- Eclectic lineup: indie, electronic, hip-hop, metal, experimental
- Running since 1985 — one of Belgium's oldest festivals
- Known for adventurous and forward-thinking programming
Details
- Location
- Hasselt, Belgium
- Venue
- Kiewit
- Founded
- 1985
- Typical month
- August
- Capacity
- 66,000
- Status
- active
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Location
Hasselt, Belgium