About this Event
Dour Festival is one of Europe’s biggest alternative music festivals, with its first edition in 1989 as a small one-day gathering with only French-speaking bands. It has grown into a huge five-day celebration of love and alternative music, spreading across more than nine stages and drawing up to 250,000 visitors. The 2027 edition will return to the Plaine de la Machine à Feu in Dour with a curious, eclectic lineup of live acts and DJs across rock, indie, hip-hop, electronic, punk, metal, and world music.
Date & Time
7 July to Sunday 11 July 2027 — Dour Festival 2027 takes place from Wednesday 7 July to Sunday 11 July 2027 in Dour, Belgium. Music runs across all five days, with the full lineup usually revealed in spring.
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Venue & Location
The festival takes place at Plaine de la Machine à Feu, 7370 Dour, Hainaut, Belgium, in Dour, a small town in Hainaut province, southern Belgium, about 30 kilometres west of Mons. The site is an old mine site in Wallonia, reached by shuttle buses from Mons and Saint-Ghislain stations, plus coach, car, and taxi options, with camping on site.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
Full Programme & Schedule
The five-day festival is expected to feature performances across multiple stages, bringing together international and emerging artists from electronic music, hip-hop, rock, pop, reggae and other genres.
But detailed programme information, including stage schedules, artist performance times, and daily event highlights, will be added once officially released by the organisers or you can check the official website yourself to see whether they have released or not yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When is Dour Festival 2027?
Dour Festival 2027 will take place from 7 to 11 July 2027, Wednesday to Sunday. It is five days of love and alternative music, with the full lineup for 2027 not yet announced and first names usually revealed in spring.
Where is Dour Festival held?
It is held at the Plaine de la Machine à Feu, 7370 Dour, in Hainaut, southern Belgium, about 30 km west of Mons. The site is an old mine site in Wallonia, close to the French border, and is one of Belgium’s most distinctive festival locations.
How do I buy tickets for Dour Festival 2027?
Tickets are sold exclusively through the official Dour Festival website at dourfestival.eu. Options typically include five-day camping passes, five-day non-camping passes, and day tickets, so check the official site for the ticket type that suits you.
Can I camp at Dour Festival?
Yes, camping is a huge part of Dour. Five-day camping passes give you access to the campsites at the Plaine de la Machine à Feu, with a range of campsite zones and campervan areas. If you prefer not to camp, there are hotels and B&Bs in Dour, Mons, and Saint-Ghislain, plus shuttle buses to the site.
Is Dour Festival suitable for first-time visitors and alternative music fans?
Absolutely. Dour is famous for its eclectic, alternative lineup and welcoming, family-like atmosphere, so it is ideal for discovering new bands and genres. First-time visitors should pack for changeable July weather, bring ear protection, comfortable shoes, and a portable charger, download the official app for set times and maps, and plan a mix of Main Stage, dance, and smaller-stage acts.
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