Belgium is readying itself to one of the most popular multi-day music festivals called Pukkelpop 2021.
This festival has been running since 1990 and has hosted some of the most popular music artists of the current time. What is this amazing music festival all about? Where can I get the tickets? What is the Lineup? Read on to get all the answers about this renowned music festival!
What is Pukkelpop 2021?
Pukkelpop is one of the largest multi-genre music festivals of Europe that is held annually near Hasselt, Belgium. This event was founded by Humanistische Jongeren van Leopoldsburg (a youth organization) with the aim of having a musical festival that showcased progressive & contemporary music.
The huge music festival had humble beginnings in 1985 as a one-day event followed by the second edition in 1988. However, this festival has been conducted regularly since 1990 and has hosted several notable acts by artists like Sonic Youth, Rihanna, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Daft Punk, Iron Maiden, Eminem amongst others. Nowadays, the world-famous event draws crowds numbering around 180,000!
Interesting Fact: The Dutch Word Pukkel literally means “Pimple” in English.
Dates & Line up 2021 of Pukkelpop Music Festival
Dates of the Music Festival
The exhilarating Pukkelpop Music Festival will be held from 19th to 21st August 2021. Various artists will perform live over the course of 3 days.
The Lineup of Pukkelpop 2021
A total of 167 artists specializing in genres like Rock (22), Electronic (69), Indie (33), HipHop (27), Pop (16) will be performing in the iconic event.
The headliners for the music event are as follows:
- Anne-Marie
- Marshmello
- Balthazar
- Liam Gallagher
- Editors
Here are some other popular artists that will be performing in the Pukkelpop Music Festival 2021:
Alignment, Biesmans, Celini, De Ambassade, Eefje De Visser, Fever 333, Giant Rocks, Helena Hauff, IDLES, Jack Garratt, Lianne La Havas, Mabel, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Tree, Pa Salieu, Ramon Tapia, Sam Fender, The Cool Greenhouse, Underworld, Vukovi, Whispering Sons, Yung Mavu & Zwangere Guy.
Venue of Pukkelpop Music Festival 2021
The multi-day behemoth music festival will be held at Kempische Steenweg, Hasselt, 3500, Belgium.
The organizers of the Pukkelpop festival are undertaking corona measures to ensure that every visitor stays safe during the course of the music event. Head over to their official website to get more information about documents that you need to submit while attending the festival.
Pukkelpop 2021 tickets
You can either avail a day-by-day ticket (105 Euros) or a Combi Ticket i.e., a pass for all three days (215 Euros). Food & Drinks Vouchers, Camping tickets a swell as Beer vouchers are sold separately.
Accommodations during Pukkelpop 2021
The organizers are providing a camping site called “Camping Chill” which is usually located close to the festival grounds. Check out the official website to get your camping tickets. If you don’t get the camping tickets then nearby accommodations include:
- Holiday Inn Hasselt – 0.3 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel – 0.5 km
- Park Inn by Radisson Hasselt – 0.5 km
These accommodations offer all the essential amenities and are within walking distance from the music festival venue.
How to Reach Pukkelpop Music Festival 2021
If you have decided to travel to Belgium then reaching the festival venue is quite easy. You can either arrive by Plane or Train.
By Plane
After reaching the Brussels Airport, get on a train to Hasselt which takes about 1 hour to reach. From there take the bus to Kiewit Kerk and reach the festival venue.
By Train
Most European cities are well connected with the Hasselt Railway Station. After reaching the station, head over to the bus stop and board on a bus heading towards Kiewit Kerk. Simply follow your google maps or local instructions to reach the venue of the music festival.
Got all the information about Pukkelpop 2021? Simply apply for a Belgium Visa and enjoy this amazing multi-genre music event with your friends or family!
