Les Ardentes2006
since
20
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 2006 in Liège, Les Ardentes started at Parc Astrid before moving to the Rocourt site. Initially built around electro rock, the festival gradually shifted toward hip hop and urban music from 2018 onward, while keeping a lineup open to electronic acts. It now ranks among Europe's leading rap and urban music festivals.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
- Showers
- Campervan area
- Glamping
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Rue de l'Arbre Courte Joie, 4000 Rocourt, Belgique
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Past editions
2026Jul 2–5, 202680+ artists
Bigflo & Oli
Nono La Grinta
Carbonne
Jolagreen23
Kybba
Ebony
Creeds
DAKEEZ
Changeline
Omaks
NOVAH2025Jul 3–6, 202580+ artists
Gims
GazoJolagreen23
Apashe
Himra
Arma Jackson
ThéaCreeds
Todiefor
Basswell2024Jul 11–14, 202480+ artists
Gazo
GunnaCarbonne
KrisyTodiefor
Peet
Bb Trickz2023Jul 6–9, 202380+ artists
Gazo
Disiz2022Jul 7–10, 202280+ artists
Gazo
Frenetik2019Jul 4–7, 201975 artists
Gunna
Zed Yun PavarottiTodiefor
SnakehipsZoey Hasselbank2018Jul 5–8, 201877 artists
MigosBigflo & Oli
Massive AttackKrisy
JauzTodiefor
Glass Museum
Renegade Brass Band
Omar SouleymanKalash2017Jul 6–9, 201771 artists
ScyllaGlass Museum2016Jul 6–10, 201664 artists
Bigflo & Oli
Ibrahim Maalouf
Thylacine
Guts
José González
Hollywood Porn Stars2015Jul 9–12, 201542 artists
Bigflo & Oli2014Jul 10–13, 201472 artists
Massive Attack
Cascadeur
Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip2013Jul 11–14, 201330 artists
Waka Flocka Flame
Balthazar2012Jul 5–8, 201244 artists
Caravan Palace
Theophilus London
Here We Go Magic
Morning Parade2011Jul 7–10, 201180+ artists
Flux PavilionBalthazar
Asian Dub Foundation
Mumbai Science
Avi Buffalo2010Jul 8–11, 201067 artists
Saez
Eiffel
Midnight Juggernauts
PlastiscinesHere We Go Magic2009Jul 9–12, 200980+ artists
Gossip
Benga
Sharko2008Jul 10–13, 200855 artists
Sébastien Tellier
Andrew WeatherallHollywood Porn Stars
Camille2007Jul 6–8, 200746 artists
Pleymo
Clinic2006Jul 7–9, 200642 artists
Dominique AHollywood Porn Stars
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