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Pukkelpop 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup Featuring Tyler, The Creator, Florence + The Machine, YUNGBLUD and More
Pukkelpop has officially revealed its 2026 lineup, and the Belgian festival is bringing together one of its most diverse bills in recent memory. Taking place August 20-23 in Hasselt, Belgium, the sold-out festival will welcome a mix of global superstars, alternative icons, rising talent, and electronic heavyweights across three packed days.
Leading the lineup are Tyler, The Creator, Florence + The Machine, YUNGBLUD, Deftones, SOMBR, and Zara Larsson. The announcement arrives after months of fan speculation, with several of the festival’s most anticipated bookings now confirmed.
Friday‘s lineup is anchored by YUNGBLUD, TURNSTILE, Djo, Major Lazer, Soulwax, John Summit, Kelis, The Hives, Maribou State, Roxy Dekker, Geese, KI/KI, and Adriatique. One of the biggest talking points is Djo, the musical project of Stranger Things actor Joe Keery. Following the viral resurgence of his hit “End of Beginning,” Djo’s popularity has exploded worldwide, making his Pukkelpop appearance one of the weekend’s most anticipated sets.
Saturday features a strong mix of rock, alternative, electronic, and hip-hop acts. Florence + The Machine returns to the festival after a scheduled 2023 headline appearance was cancelled at the last minute. Fans will finally get the long-awaited reunion with Florence Welch and company. Deftones join the bill alongside Underworld, Wet Leg, Amyl and the Sniffers, JPEGMAFIA, Dijon, Dom Dolla, Kölsch, Kettama, NOVAH, Pegassi, Wunderhorse, Deafheaven, and NU GENEA Live Band.
Sunday closes the festival with Tyler, The Creator, whose creative vision continues to extend beyond music into fashion, art, and festival culture. Joining him are SOMBR, Zara Larsson, Blood Orange, Parcels, Bazart, Denzel Curry, Purple Disco Machine, Dimension, Pendulum (DJ Set), Eefje de Visser, Kurt Vile & The Violators, S10, Ravyn Lenae, Audrey Nuna, Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, and many more.
Thursday‘s lineup is still to be announced.
The lineup continues to showcase Pukkelpop‘s commitment to blending established artists with emerging talent. New additions include Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Camille Yembe, Betical, Maria Iskariot, Uwase, Dean Turnley, Funk Tribu, Teen Mortgage, RONKER, Andromedik, TJE, Selah Sue and the Gallands, Kids With Buns, Chris Stussy, Oppidan, PLOEGENDIENST, Adéla, Lambrini Girls, Audrey Hobert, Jane Remover, Joy Orbison, Jalen Ngonda, MEROL, Basement, Violet Grohl, BLUAI, Baxter Dury, SPRINTS, and many others.
Electronic music fans will find plenty to celebrate throughout the weekend with performances from John Summit, Dom Dolla, Adriatique, KI/KI, Chris Stussy, Dimension, Purple Disco Machine, Pegassi, Kettama, Oppidan, BLOND, Josh Baker, and The Subs among the highlights.
Rock and alternative fans are equally well served with appearances from Florence + The Machine, Deftones, TURNSTILE, The Hives, Wet Leg, Amyl and the Sniffers, Wunderhorse, Deafheaven, Gurriers, Stick To Your Guns, Chat Pile, and Lambrini Girls.
Demand for tickets has been overwhelming. Pukkelpop has confirmed that the 2026 edition is completely sold out across all ticket categories. Festival organizers noted that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday passes have all been exhausted, marking another successful year for one of Europe’s premier summer festivals.
Pukkelpop 2026 takes place August 20-23 in Hasselt, Belgium. More information can be found at the festival’s official website.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer