Vampire Weekend, The Kooks, Rudimental, and 14 more new names for Pukkelpop – ticket sales start Saturday.

Seventeen new names for Pukkelpop! A perfect gift for our Pukkelpoppers, with each artist carefully chosen and wrapped with the utmost care. The unboxing remains thrilling until the very last moment, with every name a new surprise you won’t want to miss.

Friday, August 15, is shaping up to be a cozy tea party in the Pukkelpop backstage with Chappell Roan, Chase & Status, Oscar and the Wolf, Jamie xx, Michael Kiwanuka, and Pommelien Thijs. Also dropping by for a coffee in Kiewit: Berlin duo DJ HEARTSTRING with their bouncing hypertrance, and I Hate Models, teetering between the untz of raw, nostalgic techno and the oempf of a kick that hits where it hurts. Moshpit alert! I Prevail effortlessly shifts between emotional depth and sheer power, from their viral Blank Space cover to knockout punches like Bow Down and Breaking Down.

DIY artist and multi-talent Montell Fish brings his craft to anyone drawn to deep lyrics and dreamy lo-fi. Expect an electrifying DJ set from legendary drum ‘n’ bass trio RUDIM3NTAL. Catchy riffs, 200% singalong-proof, and a staple since 2006—who doesn’t recognize the intro of Naïve within three seconds? Exactly, The Kooks! And last but not least, Vampire Weekend, indie pop’s ultimate pinball machine, rounds out Friday’s fresh batch of names. For now.

Saturday, August 16, a must-see for anyone who loves thinking outside the musical box: the popular house duo ANOTR, blending disco, soul, funk, and jazz into an instant mood booster. “Mk.gee is from New Jersey.” That is, quite literally, his entire official artist bio. It fits perfectly with his mysterious, offbeat pop - a unique fusion of The Police, Peter Gabriel, and Prince, yet entirely his own sound. From deep basslines to iconic festival anthems, there’s no doubt: Sub Focus helped shape drum ‘n’ bass and remains one of the genre’s biggest names. The Last Dinner Party is the musical translation of centuries-old art history. In 2023, they added their own personal footnote with Nothing Matters, sparking a devoted fanbase both online and off. For Wallows fans, the waiting game is in full swing this year - counting down not just to their new EP More (out March 28), but also to Saturday, August 16, a day that promises to be well worth the wait.

A$AP Rocky, IDLES, Joost, Khruangbin, Netsky, and Paul Kalkbrenner have already been added to the Saturday lineup in recent weeks.

Queens of the Stone Age, Papa Roach, Justice, AURORA, Royel Otis, and Zwangere Guy will be heading to Kiewit on Sunday, August 17, and today, five new names are joining the lineup. From humble fanfare at Food Wood in 2019 to a full-blown showband, MEUTE in 2025 is more than ever a must-see. Sammy Virji, the patron saint of UK Garage, will also be there on Sunday. For those who’ll miss their weekly therapy at Pukkelpop, The Beaches have got you covered with perfect music for broken hearts, searching souls, and anyone who loves a good rock band. No drama at the MALUGI DJ booth, though—it’s all smiles, no breaks. Last but not least, the raw, sarcastic post-punk of Swedish Viagra Boys.

TICKET SALES
Ticket sales begin on Saturday, February 22 at 10AM via Pukkelpop’s official ticket website: tickets.pukkelpop.be. Make sure to buy your tickets only through this website.

TICKET AND CAMPING INFO
A day ticket (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) costs €129. The VIP version is priced at €220. Regular public transport from the NMBS is included in all festival tickets. Thursday festival tickets are not available separately. If you want to attend the official festival opening on Thursday, you can do so with a Friday ticket or a combi ticket. A combi ticket is priced at €282, the VIP version costs €430. You can also buy food and drink vouchers at a discount through tickets.pukkelpop.be until July 31. 20 Food & Drink tickets cost €69.

Camping is half the fun for many Pukkelpoppers, so extra attention has been given to the services and comfort. All info: www.pukkelpop.be/nl/info/campings.

STAGGERED PAYMENT
If you are at least 18 and have a credit card, you can opt for payment in three installments at no extra cost.

PKP25: NEW!
If you prefer to camp in style and luxury, you’ll definitely find your match at the new Camping Glampy. 
All details: www.pukkelpop.be/nl/info/campings/camping-glampy.

In addition to regular services, NMBS is adding paid night trains on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. More information will be available soon at www.nmbs.be/pukkelpop.