According to Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever, the planned VAT increase has turned into “one ugly beast”. Luckily, our lineup looks a lot better. So, enough clowning around. We’re cracking the whip and heading straight back to the circus with 15 new names and fresh ticket info.

Added to Friday’s line up: American DJ John Summit. Running is his thing, accounting (was) his job, DJing is his calling. Milkshake, Millionaire, chef and birthday girl. All hail Kelis. And if you’re mad about Soulwax, Friday is yours. Their shows look like a launchpad and hit like a meteor. Maribou State also joins the ride. Pure vibes, zero worries. And did you know the power of a sharp suit lies in what people remember? Our Swedish friends The Hives mastered that art long ago. Thirty years of garage rock and still bouncing around like colts in a tie.

Saturday unlocks Dijon! American singer, songwriter and producer. Since last summer also a dad and actor (Catch him on screen in One Battle After Another alongside Leonardo DiCaprio!). Up next: Dom Dolla. The Aussie DJ with a signature house sound and sets that always deliver. Our favourite Dane Kölsch returns Pukkelpop, live this time, with his new album project KINEMA. Greek for movement. More legs in motion thanks to Pegassi, the creative alter ego of DJ, producer and label boss Sam Huybrecht. Expect a high energy hybrid of eurodance, trance, techno and house. Woohoo for Wet Leg, from lounging on a chaise longue to taking centre stage. Just like Wunderhorse, one of today’s most exciting alternative rock bands.

Straight into Sunday with Bazart. Expect the classics, the new hits and plenty of EXIT (their new album, out April 23). Modern hip hop royalty steps in with Denzel Curry, currently tearing up stages alongside Deftones. London’s own Dimension checks out the spot where his buddy John Summit went all in on Friday, while Purple Disco Machine delivers disco house and dance-pop gold.

TICKET & CAMPINGINFO

US President Donald Trump recently called “tariffs” “the most beautiful word in the dictionary”. Belgium’s Raad van State was far less impressed. The planned VAT increase on festival tickets, from 6% to 12% and scheduled for March 1 2026, is no longer set in stone following their advice. If and when it will happen remains unclear for now.

FESTIVAL TICKETS 

• A day ticket for Friday, Saturday or Sunday costs €134. If the VAT increase to 12% goes ahead, the price will rise to €142.
• A VIP day ticket costs €225 and will increase to €238 if the VAT rate changes to 12%.
• Regular public transport with NMBS is included in every festival ticket. Additional night trains will be available at an extra cost. More information will be available soon at www.nmbs.be/pukkelpop. Free festival shuttles run to and from Hasselt station.
• A combi ticket costs €287 before the VAT increase to 12%, and €303 afterwards.
• A VIP combi ticket costs €440 and will increase to €465 after the VAT increase.
• Festival tickets for Thursday are not sold separately. To attend the official opening on Thursday, you need a Friday ticket or a combi ticket.

CAMPING TICKETS 

• Staying one or more nights at Camping Chill or Camping Relax costs €43 before the VAT increase to 12%. After the increase, the price will be €45.
• You’ll find the full camping offer at pukkelpop.be/Campsites.

FOOD AND DRINK VOUCHERS

Food and drink vouchers can be purchased at a reduced price via tickets.pukkelpop.be until July 31. A set of 20 tokens costs €72.

FOOD AND DRINK VOUCHERS

Ticket sales start this Saturday at 10:00 via the official ticket website: tickets.pukkelpop.be Pukkelpop tickets are personal and can’t be passed on or resold without an official name change. Never buy tickets via social media or second hand websites.