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The Exhilarating Pukkelpop Festival is back to Belgium with a bang!

Belgium is a fascinating travel destination for the cultural travelers. Right from the start of the spring until late summer, Belgium transforms in to an enthralling music festival destination. Visitors to Belgium during this duration get to attend exhilarating festivals & carnivals every weekend.

Even the smallest of the towns across Belgium are lauded for organizing their own unique festivals. These festivals feature various music genres including rock, pop, jazz, punk, emo, ska, techno & electronic in all its variations. Some of the most-visited Belgium Music Festivals include Gentse Feesten, Brussels Summer Festival, Tomorrowland and Pukkelpop Festival.

Hundreds of thousand music enthusiasts from around the world are looking for ways to get their Belgium Visa Appointment materialized & partake in the dazzling music fiestas & events.

If you are planning an exhilarating family vacationing, probably Belgium is the ideal place for you to visit. You may apply for a Visa to Belgium simply by filling the Online Application form.

Wondering which festivals to attend, worry not! We have got you covered. Read on to know about the upcoming Belgium Music Festival – the Pukkelpop Festival 2019.

What is Pukkelpop festival?

Organized by Leopoldsburg’s Humanistische Jongeren (Young Humanists), Pukkelpop refers to an annual three-day Belgium music festival that is held in mid-end August.

It was launched in year 1985 as a one-day small & local music event. Soon, it gained immense popularity & grew to be one of the largest Europe’s outdoor music events. It is held every year near Kiewit, around 7 kms away from Hasselt, West Belgium.

Pukkelpop festival features around ten stages & over 200 artists from across the globe. The Lineup for Pukkelpop covers almost every music genre, ranging from rock to jazz, hip-hop to dance, indie rock to heavy metal, techno & electronic.

Some of the headliners that graced Pukkelpop Festival in recent years include superstars such as Rihanna, Eminem & Björk, The Stone Roses, Metallica, Iron Maiden, The Prodigy and Daft Punk.

Details of Pukkelpop festival 2019-

Date: 15th to 18th August 2019

Venue: Kempische Steenweg, Hasselt, 3500, Belgium

Pukkelpop lineup 2019: Twenty-One Pilots, Post Malone, Tame Impala, Franz Ferdinand, The National, James Blake, Billie Eilish, Bullet for my Valentine, Royal Blood, The Streets, Two Feet, The Story so Far,  Beg Thief, Kate Tempest, Basement, the Subs, Ross from friends, Found Me, Tommy Genesis, Franc Moody, The Black Madonna, Ezra Collective, Portland, Frank Turner & The Sleeping, Blackwave, Brutus, Avalon Emerson, Nationals, Equal Idiots, Jeremy Underground, FULCO & the list goes on……

Major Highlights of Pukkelpop festival 2019-

1). The line 2019 for the Pukkelpop festival will feature over 250 musical sensations & living legends from almost all the music genres.

2). This Belgium Music Festival is lauded not just for the music genres, but also for its beautiful décor.

3). Pukkelpop 2019 is an astounding stage for the hi-octane, low-fi songwriters & singers, young artists to display their talents to the world.

4). There is no age restriction to attend Pukkelpop 2019. Music Enthusiasts, locals & visitors to Belgium of any age are welcomed to attend this three-day enthralling music event.

5). Pukkelpop has retained its 25 years old tradition, such as the Boiler Party Night on the Festival eve. The participants of Pukkelpop would be able to find a spot & pitch their tents in one of the major camping areas of the venue.

Participants can camp absolutely free of cost at the Camping Relax. In addition to that, basic amenities such as showers, hot water, microwaves can be accessed for free.

However, a ticket to the Camping Chill will costs around €25. Participants are advised to book their tickets for the camping in advance to avoid any delay at the last moment.

6). Pukkelpop 2019 will feature a street theatre & an extensive range of culinary options. Prospective participants can get food & drink vouchers to the eateries in advance.

Music Enthusiasts, what are you waiting for then? Book your tickets to the Festival & get your Visa to Belgium & head to this exhilarating Belgium Music Festival.