WE CARE A LOT
Respect shouldn’t need a rule. It’s the bare minimum. Verbal or physical violence, vandalism, bullying, unwanted sexual behaviour, gestures or comments, intimidation, racism and discrimination are simply not OK. Crossing someone’s boundaries has no place anywhere. And certainly not at Pukkelpop. 

If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, need help or are worried about someone else, the We Care A Lot team is available 24/7 from Thursday 20 August at 9 AM. Text or call +32 (0)11 888 180. Our security teams, PKP crew and First Aid teams from (Het Vlaamse Kruis) are there to help, day and night. 

You can also reach us through the PKP app, where you’ll find the locations of the We Care A Lot stand, first aid posts and emergency exits. At Camping Chill, head to the We Care A Lot stand in the Pop Up Zone. At Camping Relax, go to the Helpdesk. More info: wecarealot.be

Don’t be that person. 

HEART OF GLASS 
Glass and camping? Not a thing. No bottles, no jars, no exceptions. Not even that brand-new jar of fancy chocolate spread you just paid good money for. Glass is glass, so into the recycling it goes. Painful? Yes. Negotiable? Nope.

DAY SHIFT, NIGHT SHIFT, SAME SHIFT
All official PKP campsites are open day and night from Thursday 9 a.m. to Monday noon.

SIZE MATTERS
Keep your tent under 3 x 3 metres. If you’re pitching a different kind of tent, just remember: consent comes first. Always. Doublecheck: WE CARE A LOT

LEAVE THE MUSIC TO US
Listen up, people! Speakers, sound systems and anything else that turns your campsite into your own little private festival are a no-go. And no-go means no. As in: leave the speaker at home. Seriously. And no, we can’t keep it somewhere safe until Monday. If your speaker makes it to the gate, that’s where your relationship ends. No second chances, no tearful reunion. Bye bye speaker.

A friendly note to all (step)parents reading along: if your darling’s speaker gets confiscated, an angry email afterwards won’t bring it back. Sending one beforehand won’t help much either.

FOOD, DRINKS & COMMON SENSE 
You can bring your own food and drinks to the campsite. We’re cool with that, just don’t turn it into the Booze Olympics. Pace yourself, know your limits and, again, don’t be that person. 

Age limits are non-negotiable. No alcohol under 16. No spirits under 18.

WHAT’S COOCKING 
Anything with an open flame stays home: gas burners, camping stoves, fuel canisters, barbecues, candles, torches, fire pits, the lot. You bring it, we bin it. End of story. And as mentioned earlier: there’s no storage service. Hungry? That is much easier to fix. Heat up your own food or mum’s finest at one of the Food Islands. Camping Chill and Camping Relax also have self-service supermarket stocked with food, drinks, non-food essentials, fresh bakery goods and snacks. 

READY, SET, ROLL! 
YES
Small fold-up trolleys, suitcases on wheels and collapsible wagons are all good. Basically: if it folds down, rolls in and fits in your tent, you’re fine.
NO
Wooden wagons, oversized carts that won’t fit inside your tent, shopping carts, wheelbarrows, camping trailers and anything along those lines are a no. 

DRONES, FIREWORKS & OTHER SIDE QUESTS
Drones, fireworks, bad behaviour and anything else we consider a safety risk: leave. it. at. home. 

BLING BLING 
Don’t bring anything to the campsite you’d hate to lose and never leave valuables in your tent. That includes your crush, ex, maybe, whatever or situationship. Lockers are available for the stuff money can actually replace. Pukkelpop can’t be held responsible for theft or damage to your finest festival drip.

BEDAZZLING GLAM GIRLS & DISCO QUEENS 
Bringing confetti, streamers or glitter? Yes / No
If yes: are they biodegradable? Yes / No

No to question 2? Then it’s a no from us. 

DIY ARTS & CRAFTS 
Sharp objects, shovels, pliers, wrenches, drills, hammers, saws, screwdrivers and the rest of your hardcore DIY kit: great for a renovation project, not for Pukkelpop. Leave the toolbox at home.

PINK RABBITS 
We love pets. Festivals, however, are not their natural habitat. Leave yours safely at home. Animals brought to the festival, except assistance dogs, will be taken to a shelter, with a minimum €125 bill coming your way.

DAME BLANCHE 
Dry ice and whipped cream chargers? Short answer: no and no. And now say nitrous oxide ten times fast. We’ll wait.

LOL
Look, you’re funny enough without the laughing gas. Possession and use of nitrous oxide are prohibited. Ha, ha, ha! No, seriously.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 
Also a hard no: weapons and drugs. If we suspect you’re carrying either, the police will be called. No exceptions. Shishas, bongs and vapes containing psychoactive substances stay home too.Possession of weapons and drugs is prohibited by law. If possession is suspected, the police, without exception, will be notified immediately. It is also best to leave your bong or water pipe at home.

EXIT = EXIT
Keep emergency exits and fire lanes clear at all times. If your tent or gear is blocking the way, we’ll move it. No heads-up and no plot twist.

THE SUPER EXCLUSIVE PKP AFTERPARTY TENTS & STUFF  
Still got unopened food, a tent, camping chair, air mattress or other perfectly good stuff you don’t want to take home? Don’t dump it, donate it. Take reusable items to a Recycle Point or leave them for our Sunday and Monday collection rounds. We’ll pass everything on to Okazi, Mobile Refugee Support and La Capuche Mobilisée.

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WHATTHEHELLYANTE 

• In case we haven’t made this painfully clear yet: bringing, using or selling drugs is prohibited. Break the rule and you may lose access to both the campsite and the festival.
• The campsite is extremely dry, so setting fire to tents or gear, lighting fires or anything remotely similar is not just incredibly dangerous, it’s a criminal offence.
• No selling, trading or promoting anything on or around the festival and campsites without our permission. That includes handing out gadgets, flyers, samples or other promo material. Written approval first.
• Pukkelpop cannot be held responsible for theft, damage or accidents on or around the festival and campsite grounds.
• Broken hearts have been known to occur, email for no-obligation love advice to hello@pukkelpop.be

A LITTLE THANK YOU NOTE

• These campsite regulations were crowdsourced by you. Every question, message and email from our campers (and their (step)parents) helped shape it. So thank you x 1,000. Without you, no campsite regulations. 
• And a special shout-out to Evelyn for making it go viral in 2025 and somehow getting everyone to actually read them. 

HAVE A WONDERFUL PUKKELPOP!