Rock Werchter 2026

[northernangel]

10 minutes ago, gingerevans84 said:

God I hate this so much. So many better ways to word it, but coming from you on this forum, is no surprise.

Couldn't care at all, don't like it ignore it and don't read it simple.

 

Considering I've actually been applauded for my research on here you're probably barking up the wrong tree too.

Edited November 4, 2025 by northernangel

[sisco]

12 minutes ago, gingerevans84 said:

Never minded a bit of Mumfords at a festival. 90 minutes of a toe tap and a bad dance.

 

Any word of Stromae coming back to health?

So apparently he was open to bookings for 2026 but haven’t heard anything since.  Good that his health is clearly improving though

[thetime]

7 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

Considering I've actually been applauded for my research on here you're probably barking up the wrong tree too.

 

You are a narcissist 

[gingerevans84]

1 hour ago, sisco said:

So apparently he was open to bookings for 2026 but haven’t heard anything since.  Good that his health is clearly improving though

Lovely. Really researched his stuff for a years back!

[gingerevans84]

1 hour ago, northernangel said:

Couldn't care at all, don't like it ignore it and don't read it simple.

 

Considering I've actually been applauded for my research on here you're probably barking up the wrong tree too.

For discussions on the big European festivals that are never to your taste in any form from Graspop to Primavera to Tomorrowland to Wacken, maybe this scene isnt for you. 

 

General negativity for years.

[polnico]

I used to really love hanging out on this forum (and defo stopped posting for a bit) but this constant battling of these past few weeks has not made me want to come back. I know it's gonna be a complicated task but can't we just go back to respectful and happy posting without constantly trying to annoy each other? It’s exhausting, and it pushes people away from wanting to be part of this place.

[sisco]

So who we thinking next week? Is it going to be another one of the more obvious ones that have been announced elsewhere (Jack White, Mumford & Sons or TWOD) to co-headline with The XX or will that big tour everyone has been talking about for a while know suddenly appear?

 

In pretty much 2 weeks the tickets go on sale so I’m personally expecting 1 headliner plus a package however it seems to me that we still need 2 and a package before then

[BlackFoxx]

10 minutes ago, sisco said:

So who we thinking next week? Is it going to be another one of the more obvious ones that have been announced elsewhere (Jack White, Mumford & Sons or TWOD) to co-headline with The XX or will that big tour everyone has been talking about for a while know suddenly appear?

 

In pretty much 2 weeks the tickets go on sale so I’m personally expecting 1 headliner plus a package however it seems to me that we still need 2 and a package before then

Think it's Armistice Day next Tuesday isn't it? Not sure if that affects announcement schedule at all? Is it 80 year anniversary since WWII so maybe bigger event that usual too.

[thetime]

1 hour ago, sisco said:

So who we thinking next week? Is it going to be another one of the more obvious ones that have been announced elsewhere (Jack White, Mumford & Sons or TWOD) to co-headline with The XX or will that big tour everyone has been talking about for a while know suddenly appear?

 

In pretty much 2 weeks the tickets go on sale so I’m personally expecting 1 headliner plus a package however it seems to me that we still need 2 and a package before then

 

Was Lorde ruled out? Been named at Solen in Denmark mid August, so perhaps points at Pukkelpop. 

[sw25]

just a little note on the Foos (personal opinion)....

 

what they have announced so far for 2026 seems to be the initial plans for what 2025 might have looked like if they didn't take that little break.

 

the US dates are missing some cities which they hit in 2024 and made up of places they didn't visit. 

 

i think the plan for UK / Europe in 2025 was for them to do Leeds/Reading..liklely Ireland and hit Europe in the places they didn't do in 2024. In 2024 they headlined RW (i was there...it rocked). I think it would be a shock if they played RW again 2 years later especially when it looks to be a case of moving 2025 loose commitments into 2026.

 

I could be completely wrong and if they do RW it could be they have looked for festivals with spaces around the dates they are in Europe and the stars have aligned.

[northernangel]

14 hours ago, gingerevans84 said:

For discussions on the big European festivals that are never to your taste in any form from Graspop to Primavera to Tomorrowland to Wacken, maybe this scene isnt for you. 

 

General negativity for years.

 

You mean the tomorrowland I try for every year right?, and the Rock IM Park I have a ticket? Wacken would never be for me and I never ever ever try and suggest it would be because its an all out heavy metal festival that I wouldn't go to, sorry for not liking all out heavy metal that pleases your entitled self. 

 

6 hours ago, polnico said:

I used to really love hanging out on this forum (and defo stopped posting for a bit) but this constant battling of these past few weeks has not made me want to come back. I know it's gonna be a complicated task but can't we just go back to respectful and happy posting without constantly trying to annoy each other? It’s exhausting, and it pushes people away from wanting to be part of this place.

 

Yeah, people are just on ignore now that I've no time for and moved on.

1 hour ago, sw25 said:

just a little note on the Foos (personal opinion)....

 

what they have announced so far for 2026 seems to be the initial plans for what 2025 might have looked like if they didn't take that little break.

 

the US dates are missing some cities which they hit in 2024 and made up of places they didn't visit. 

 

i think the plan for UK / Europe in 2025 was for them to do Leeds/Reading..liklely Ireland and hit Europe in the places they didn't do in 2024. In 2024 they headlined RW (i was there...it rocked). I think it would be a shock if they played RW again 2 years later especially when it looks to be a case of moving 2025 loose commitments into 2026.

 

I could be completely wrong and if they do RW it could be they have looked for festivals with spaces around the dates they are in Europe and the stars have aligned.

They've already skipped not doing Nova Rock this year.

[Ohad]

What a great start, all 4 names. The XX alone are probably enough for me to seal the deal. 

 

If we're getting any more acts from Primavera- I'll be thrilled with Baxter Dury and Little Simz.

Edited November 5, 2025 by Ohad

[matrainertje]

13 hours ago, sisco said:

 

In pretty much 2 weeks the tickets go on sale so I’m personally expecting 1 headliner plus a package however it seems to me that we still need 2 and a package before then

I think it will probably be the missing Thursday headliner to complete the headliner roster. Then some bigger names.

[Floyd_Ams]

Considering the names that we know are available around RW, and unless there is a surprise from a band that hasn't announced their tour plans yet, I am looking forward to the first package of names more than the final (1-3) headliners. 

Moby, A Perfect Circle, Richard Ashcroft, Pendulum, David Byrne, Matt Berninger, Pixies, The Reytons, Blood Incantation, Maruja, etc, etc....who am I forgetting? Probably many. But high possibilities for a stacked undercard. 

[bitterobvious]

16 minutes ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Considering the names that we know are available around RW, and unless there is a surprise from a band that hasn't announced their tour plans yet, I am looking forward to the first package of names more than the final (1-3) headliners. 

Moby, A Perfect Circle, Richard Ashcroft, Pendulum, David Byrne, Matt Berninger, Pixies, The Reytons, Blood Incantation, Maruja, etc, etc....who am I forgetting? Probably many. But high possibilities for a stacked undercard. 

 

I would love it if we got a pendulum/deadmau5/skrillex/justice/royksopp type act

[sisco]

NOS and Werchter always share a headliner so presumably their Saturday one will also be Werchter’s Thursday (plus other fests I guess).  Sort of indicates it will be a big act that wants to announce all in one go 
 

In regards to other acts that I’d presume will be there - Wolf Alice, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, Ethel Cain and The Viagra Boys must all be very likely 

 

 

Edited November 6, 2025 by sisco
Sorry for the bad formatting!!

[sisco]

Last year it was about 8 or 9 from their first poster were at Werchter.  So there’ll certainly be some crossover 

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, sisco said:

Last year it was about 8 or 9 from their first poster were at Werchter.  So there’ll certainly be some crossover 

Richard, Kasabian, TLDP, Lewis, TDCC if its that album. That's about it. Lewis is the only one I'd care for but don't see it now.

 

[BlackFoxx]

Westside Cowboy would be great for the Slope

[sisco]

7 minutes ago, BlackFoxx said:

Westside Cowboy would be great for the Slope

Red Rum Club, CMAT, Kasabian, TLDP and Wolf Alice would all be nice 

[majmun]

I checked that RW2025 had 7 names of RW2023.

 

Following the same pattern, here is my wishlist of 7 bands touring next year, that were already here 2 years ago and has done new stuff since :

Tom Morello (singles), Sprints, The Last Dinner Party, Idles, Parcels, Loyle Carner and Scowl

[ParanoidTourist]

From that TRNSMT I´d happily take Richard Aschcroft, Wolf Alice and the Last Dinner Party. 

[tmolvik]

50 minutes ago, majmun said:

I checked that RW2025 had 7 names of RW2023.

 

Following the same pattern, here is my wishlist of 7 bands touring next year, that were already here 2 years ago and has done new stuff since :

Tom Morello (singles), Sprints, The Last Dinner Party, Idles, Parcels, Loyle Carner and Scowl

Unfortunatley I think you're right about the recycling, but I'd take Morello and Hives back.

[northernangel]

If Werchter had any of Lorde, Moby or Teddy Swims they would have more headliners from colours of ostrava than they've had the last 2 years. Doesn't definitely rule out options but TOP already sharing.

Edited November 6, 2025 by northernangel

[thetime]

2 hours ago, sisco said:

Red Rum Club, CMAT, Kasabian, TLDP and Wolf Alice would all be nice 

 

I can see Luvcat making an appearance, did pukkelpop this year. Touring in June with IOW lined up.