FAQ

Lokerse Feesten is a 10-day city festival from 31 July to 9 August 2026, on the Grote Kaai in Lokeren, Belgium.

We recommend leaving your car at home. The festival takes place in the heart of Lokeren, where parking is not available and would cause additional inconvenience.

You can reach Lokerse Feesten faster and without parking concerns by coming by bike, public transport, or carpooling.

On foot or by bike? Spacious bicycle parking is available close to the festival site.

Coming by car anyway? That’s possible. We provide festival parking areas for visitors outside the city centre. Please note: parking in the centre of Lokeren is not possible. Follow the signs to the appropriate parking area.

Looking for more information about transport and parking? Click here.

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During the festival, we recommend using the LF app for the programme, last-minute updates, and handy on-site tools.

Please have a look at our timetable.

No times available yet? Don’t worry — we’ll share them before the festival starts.

Lokerse Feesten is very accessible for people with disabilities.
We also have a wheelchair stage.

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Lokerse Feesten makes extra efforts to make the festival accessible to people with disabilities. We pay attention to the accessibility of the grounds and its surroundings:

• Closer to the entrance there are reserved parking spaces for cars of people with wheelchairs. Available only if requested in advance through this form. A blue card is not sufficient. Other less mobile people best use our shuttle buses.
• There is an elevation from which wheelchair users, people with crutches, ... can properly view the performances.
• An adapted toilet is available.
• People with disabilities can call on a free ADL assistant to help with practical matters such as using the toilet, moving around, eating, etc.

You can find an ADL assistant near the wheelchair elevation. Anyone wishing to use these facilities or for more information can contact the assistance team at assistentie@lokersefeesten.be.

Please also note the following practical arrangements:

• Own chairs are not allowed on the premises. Exceptionally, medically required chairs are allowed. These chairs are only allowed on the raise and with a medical certificate. In this case, please report to security who will call us to let you through.
• You can be accompanied by one person on the wheelchair stage. On quiet evenings, exceptions may be made.
• Lokerse Feesten grows in bands and spectators every year. The more the merrier. On very popular evenings, our wheelchair stage can get crowded. We then ask the attendants to leave the stage. This way everyone who needs our services can use them. On very popular evenings, we may also ask less mobile persons to leave the stage. Wheelchair users are given priority to use the stage along with his/her PAB assistant. Fortunately, this is the exception rather than the rule.

You can read about that here.

Yes, lockers are provided at Club Studio Brussel.
Please note that access to Club Studio Brussel is limited in capacity. When the hall is full, it may be temporarily closed, which may prevent you from reaching your locker.
 

Yes you may. All image and sound recordings made by or with the permission of the organisers can be used for broadcasting. Upon entering the premises, the visitor automatically relinquishes all rights for the use of these images.

Professional photography is only possible for press and our regular photography team.

Furthermore, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted on the premises.

The Red Cross is happy to assist you if you need support. You will find the Red Cross near the Cocktail Bar and Toog 6.
 

Nice of you to be interested! Lokerse Feesten runs on the strength of volunteers, but we welcome extra helping hands.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? You can find more information here.
 

Lokerse Feesten is a place where thousands of people come together to party, dance and make memories. We therefore consider it extremely important that every visitor, employee and artist feels safe, respected and comfortable.

Lokerse Feesten is a place where discrimination, inappropriate behaviour, intimidation or exclusion have no place. Here, you can be who you are — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability or background.

To guarantee this safe environment, we work together with We Care A Lot, an organisation that promotes respectful and safe party environments. Our employees are well prepared, alert and approachable.

Take good care of yourself and each other.

Are you feeling uncomfortable or have you noticed something? Don't hesitate to speak to someone from our team.

More info: www.wecarealot.be

Thank you for your interest in being part of Lokerse Feesten!
For requests regarding food stands or other commercial activities on the grounds or at Sportlaan Foodstreet, please contact us at info@lokersefeesten.be.

We carefully review each request and will contact you if there are any possibilities.

Free earplugs are available at the information stand. You will find the information stand between the food corner and bar 2.

Do you have a question that you can't find the answer to?
Feel free to send us an email at info@lokersefeesten.be — we're happy to help.

Follow us on our official channels and social media for the latest updates and practical information.

All lost items will be collected after the festival and handed over to the local police in Lokeren.

The safety of our visitors, staff and local residents remains an absolute priority for the Lokerse Feesten organisers.

Our safety procedures are reviewed and updated annually in close collaboration with the city council, the police and the emergency services. Based on recent insights and events, existing measures are continually refined and expanded where necessary.

Upon entering the site, all visitors may be subject to a superficial security check. By entering the site, visitors consent to this check and are expected to cooperate. Bags and rucksacks are permitted, but must be opened spontaneously for inspection. The contents may be visually inspected by security staff. The organisers aim to ensure a smooth and efficient entry procedure and therefore ask for the cooperation of all visitors.

The following items are not permitted on the festival site:

Drinks and containers

• All drinks and liquids (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
• Glass
• Tins, cartons, drink containers. Exception: empty water bottles are permitted, provided they are not made of glass.
• Camelbacks/hydration packs

Dangerous or prohibited items 

• Drugs (the police will be notified immediately if found) 
• Weapons (the police will be notified immediately if found)
• Knives or other sharp objects
• Tools (such as screwdrivers, utility knives, nails, screws, etc.)

Fire and explosion hazards

• Fireworks
• Gas cylinders, gas burners and other flammable materials
• Candles and open flames

Items that may cause a nuisance or pose a hazard

• Flagpoles, tripods, selfie sticks, laser pointers
• Drones
• Parasols and large umbrellas with a fixed metal spike
• Inflatable items (such as balls, swimming pools, inflatable seats, etc.)
• Tents, tables, benches, folding chairs and other camping equipment
• Plastic or wooden containers

Promotional material

• Flyers, stickers, posters or other promotional material without prior permission from the organisers

Other

• Professional photography, video and audio equipment (without prior permission)
• Pressurised aerosols (such as deodorant, hairspray, etc.)
• Refills for e-cigarettes (vaping liquids/e-liquids)
• Animals (with the exception of recognised assistance or guide dogs)
• Objects, symbols or texts that may be considered discriminatory, hateful or provocative
• Any other object deemed by the organisation to be dangerous, disruptive or inappropriate.

This list is not exhaustive. The organisation reserves the right to take additional measures at any time and to ban further items if safety so requires.

Practical tips to ensure a smooth entry process:

• Come to the event travelling as light as possible
• Bring only essential items
• Avoid bringing bags and rucksacks where possible

We would like to thank all visitors for their understanding, respect and cooperation. Together, we can ensure a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable festival experience.

This year, a 10-day combi ticket costs €295, giving you access to Lokerse Feesten for all 10 days.

Combi tickets are sold exclusively online through our official ticket shop or resold via Ticketswap.

Combi tickets for 2026 are already sold out.

Yes. Are you still looking for a ticket for a sold-out day or can't go yourself unexpectedly? Take a look at ticketswap.be/lokerse-feesten.

More info on using TicketSwap can be found here.

For those who want to experience Lokerse Feesten in ultimate comfort, several exclusive hospitality packages are available in addition to standard admission tickets.

These packages offer a unique experience with added luxury, personal service, and culinary delights. Ideal for both private individuals and companies.

The different packages:

• VIP Comfort
• VIP Comfort.Dine
• VIP Exclusive

You can find more information about the differences between these arrangements here.

Children are more than welcome!

• Under 14? They must always be accompanied by an adult.
• Please note: everyone, including children under 12, requires a paid ticket.

Yes, a valid ticket is required for everyone, including children under 12. We do this to manage capacity properly and make sure everyone has a great experience. We look forward to seeing you with the whole family at the festival!

Persons under 14 can only enter when accompanied by an appointed adult guardian or parents.
 

Do you have questions about a particular ticket? Want to resell your ticket safely? Check out our ticket page with all the ticket information. Still haven't found what you're looking for? Mail to tickets@lokersefeesten.be
 

Lokerse Feesten is a cashless festival. Paying is easy with your cashless card, which you will receive together with your festival band at the box office on the Sportlaan.
You can also obtain the card at the top-up ticket offices on the square.With this card, you can pay at all bars and food stands, both on the square and in Club Studio Brussel.

For more information on the cashless system, click here.

As a festival, we work with reusable cups. Like the majority of festivals, we work with a cashless system to easily collect and refund deposits for these cups. A separate card (instead of a bank card) has many advantages: your payment is faster (less waiting at the counters) and does not rely on internet connection.

Food and drinks are purchased via a cashless card. To do this, you must first top up your account linked to your card. You can easily top up your card by scanning the QR code on it.

For the very first cash top-up, we charge an activation fee of 1.5 euros. However, refunding any remaining value on your card is completely free. 

If there is still money on your cashless card after the festival, you can request a refund. Scan the QR code on your cashless card with your camera app, proceed to your digital wallet, and enter your 6-digit PIN code (on the back of the cashless card). Click through to refund and leave your name and IBAN number. The refund is completely free; no fees will be charged. You can request a refund from August 12 at 8:00 AM until September 11, 2026, at 11:55 PM.

There are several ways to do this:

• Go to the top-up tills or at the counters. You scan your card and our staff will be happy to give you your balance. 
• Scan the QR code on your card using your camera app and, once you’ve entered the 6-digit PIN (on the back of the card), you’ll be able to view your balance.

No, your cashless card and your account from last year are no longer valid.

Last year’s card is no longer valid and has been removed from your account, as the event has ended. You will receive a new card when you collect your wristband at the ticket office. 

If your cashless card has been lost or stolen and you have already registered it (using the QR code and PIN on the card), we can transfer your balance to a new card. If you have not done so, we will be unable to block the card or recover the funds.