21 new acts added to the bill!
December is gift month, and we're happy to join in! Under the Christmas tree in Werchter, 21 brand-new acts are beautifully wrapped, waiting to be discovered. The presents can be opened today: a mix of international names and exciting newcomers, from danceable pop to electrifying guitars. These new names already promise a summer filled with unforgettable festival moments. The countdown has begun!
On Thursday 2 July JADE, Blood Incantation, Tom Smith and Yard Act joined the bill. New for Friday 3 July are FKA Twigs, Wolf Alice, Kingfishr, Franz Ferdinand, Social Distortion, Agnes Obel and Paris Paloma. On Saturday 4 July, Reneé Rapp, Dogstar, CMAT, Beirut and Kokoroko will be there. There are also new names for Sunday 5 July. Rise Against, David Byrne, Mogwai, Sierra Ferrell and Joy Crookes will stop by the Festivalpark.
The following acts have already been confirmed for Rock Werchter 2026:
- Thursday 2 July: Mumford & Sons, The War On Drugs The Prodigy, The Lumineers, Kasabian, Zwangere Guy, Loyle Carner, The Vaccines, All Them Witches, Dylan Gossett
- Friday 3 July: The xx, Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Swims, Royel Otis, The Last Dinner Party, Lauren Spencer Smith
- Saturday 4 July: Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots, Halsey, Pixies, Matt Berninger, Kneecap, Palaye Royale, The Haunted Youth
- Sunday 5 July: The Cure, Moby, A Perfect Circle, Paul Kalkbrenner, Ethel Cain
Rock Werchter 2026 takes place from Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July at the Festivalpark in Werchter. More names will follow soon.