Rock Werchter 2026

[BlackFoxx]

Love The War on Drugs, great name for me. Will probably watch over the Prodigy but think they both offer strong options in their respective slots.

[bitterobvious]

They could have released any name it doesn't matter because I'm watching the prodigy 

[sisco]

2 minutes ago, bitterobvious said:

They could have released any name it doesn't matter because I'm watching the prodigy 

Exactly the way I feel.  I’d have been so annoyed to miss lorde but I still would have for The Prodigy in the barn 

[bitterobvious]

1 minute ago, sisco said:

Exactly the way I feel.  I’d have been so annoyed to miss lorde but I still would have for The Prodigy in the barn 

 

Yes it's funny how it works out because I'd be gutted to miss that after wanting to see the name for so long

[49Lawson]

44 minutes ago, northernangel said:

So no Lorde, no The Offspring either. They've missed out on a lor of second options around.

I wouldn't necessarily say that they've 'missed out' this year. They can only book so many artists and getting the calibre of TWOD, The Prodigy, Halsey, Moby etc to play under the headliners is fairly strong. Certainly more so than previous years imo.

 

43 minutes ago, northernangel said:

 

Kasabian, TWOD, The Lumineers aren't headliner sized in the same way Mumford and The Prodigy are, that's just stretching. 

I worded that badly to be fair, should have probably said 'arena-sized' bands, but either way that day would probably cost you the equivalent of a Werchter ticket (or thereabouts).

[49Lawson]

Again, sorry for the double post, but I think for me now it will come down to the counter-programme for Capaldi in The Barn. Got everything crossed that they've managed to coax Pulp into that slot, would be too good to turn down. 

[northernangel]

2 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

I wouldn't necessarily say that they've 'missed out' this year. They can only book so many artists and getting the calibre of TWOD, The Prodigy, Halsey, Moby etc to play under the headliners is fairly strong. Certainly more so than previous years imo.

 

I worded that badly to be fair, should have probably said 'arena-sized' bands, but either way that day would probably cost you the equivalent of a Werchter ticket (or thereabouts).

 

TWOD, Halsey, The Prodigy and Moby wouldn't headline themselves so getting them under that level is expected. Has the whole idea and strength has Werchter is known with in years gone by just died off now?

 

A of bands will cost an amount with their full show but you won't get that playing 3rd and 4th down so that comparison could go for any festival. 

[sisco]

13 minutes ago, 49Lawson said:

I wouldn't necessarily say that they've 'missed out' this year. They can only book so many artists and getting the calibre of TWOD, The Prodigy, Halsey, Moby etc to play under the headliners is fairly strong. Certainly more so than previous years imo.

 

I worded that badly to be fair, should have probably said 'arena-sized' bands, but either way that day would probably cost you the equivalent of a Werchter ticket (or thereabouts).

Tbf mate you aren’t far wrong at all, Mumford & Sons - Headlining BST, Kasabian - Headlining Victorious + Tramlines, The Lumineers - Headlining State Fayre.  Ok TWOD are only subbing BST and The Prodigy headlined IOW festival a year back.  It’s a strong old day

[Floyd_Ams]

Bittersweet announcement for me this one. I got excited until I read that they play on Thursday. I’d love to see TWOD again and at sunset is indeed the ideal slot for them. But to stand a chance to see the Prodigy in the Barn we have to get in early, so we’ll have to miss them sadly. 

[Nicklord]

I remember in 2023 how full of Brits the Friday was with Kasabian - The Black Keys - Liam Gallagher - RHCP on the main stage

[Kempleton]

Very inconsiderate of them to add The War On Drugs to this lineup.

 

Now I might have to try and sell my Primavera tickets and go to this instead.

 

Tough choice.

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, Nicklord said:

I remember in 2023 how full of Brits the Friday was with Kasabian - The Black Keys - Liam Gallagher - RHCP on the main stage

 

Yeah I mean you compare that top 4 with any top 4 of this year and the top 3s we likely know this year and it's an easy winner. This is why when I hear halsey below headliners for example I think yeah that's expected.

[sisco]

With a bit of luck I’ll be able to see The Vaccines, Kasabian, Loyle Carner, The Prodigy and Mumford & Sons on the Thursday.  Sounds like a fun first day tbf, nothing too serious, just lots of singing to some anthems that everyone knows and getting into a sweaty mess with The Prodigy.  Cannot wait 

[northernangel]

The reaction on festileaks for TWOD is exactly why they are likely subbing and always would back at Werchter.

 

If Kasabian are 4th down that day which is likely given they were in 2023 and they won't be lower...they just wouldn't play it if lower, I think that pits The Vaccines clashing with Kasabian and so does clashfinder. It also had TLDP 5th down main though which is unlikely. I would hope Royel Otis are a barn sub clashing with Capaldi and TLDP are 4th down main but it could easily be the other way.

Edited November 28, 2025 by northernangel

[majmun]

3 hours ago, bitterobvious said:

They could have released any name it doesn't matter because I'm watching the prodigy 

Same here but as a huge Slope fan, I'm worrying with the inevitable clash. Especially if it comes down to Basement in front...

[Floyd_Ams]

1 hour ago, sisco said:

With a bit of luck I’ll be able to see The Vaccines, Kasabian, Loyle Carner, The Prodigy and Mumford & Sons on the Thursday.  Sounds like a fun first day tbf, nothing too serious, just lots of singing to some anthems that everyone knows and getting into a sweaty mess with The Prodigy.  Cannot wait 

Sounds like we'll cross paths a lot that day. I just don't know how to follow up on the Prodigy with M&S 😅. I hope for a good alternative in KlubC tbh, and I will also be waiting for the Slope names as they always change my initial plans. If only they'd placed Kalkbrener on Thursday instead of Sunday...

[sisco]

7 minutes ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Sounds like we'll cross paths a lot that day. I just don't know how to follow up on the Prodigy with M&S 😅. I hope for a good alternative in KlubC tbh, and I will also be waiting for the Slope names as they always change my initial plans. If only they'd placed Kalkbrener on Thursday instead of Sunday...

Yeah all best laid plans will change once more names appear especially that slope appear and tbf I could also happily watch the Klub C header and still get about 45 mins of M&S.  Thats the really good thing I found about Werchter that it’s easy to catch the majority of things if you really want to

[AlexR]

3 hours ago, Nicklord said:

I remember in 2023 how full of Brits the Friday was with Kasabian - The Black Keys - Liam Gallagher - RHCP on the main stage

Same with the Thursday with The 1975 - Sam Fender - Stormzy - Mumford and Sons. That was a good year for RW 

[Ohad]

Wow. Another great addition. As I saw Prodigy this summer, I'll probably opt for TWOD. But it will be a tough clash for most.

[sisco]

4 minutes ago, Ohad said:

Wow. Another great addition. As I saw Prodigy this summer, I'll probably opt for TWOD. But it will be a tough clash for most.

Seems to have gone down as a universally accepted good booking.  Glad people have options 

[northernangel]

31 minutes ago, AlexR said:

Same with the Thursday with The 1975 - Sam Fender - Stormzy - Mumford and Sons. That was a good year for RW 

I don't think that's nearly comparable myself, that Friday I think was the standout day but 2022 was better I feel. Still wish I'd bit and gone in 2024 as I dont think I'd have the idea of still needign to try it. It's slipping away for next year though.

[Irish man]

6 hours ago, northernangel said:

 

TWOD, Halsey, The Prodigy and Moby wouldn't headline themselves so getting them under that level is expected. Has the whole idea and strength has Werchter is known with in years gone by just died off now?

 

A of bands will cost an amount with their full show but you won't get that playing 3rd and 4th down so that comparison could go for any festival. 

For someone who constantly posts about festivals who don’t seem to have a clue a festival fees. Bands get paid considerably more for a festival set over their own headline fee. The industry norm is 25% above their standard fee. 

[AlexR]

57 minutes ago, northernangel said:

I don't think that's nearly comparable myself, that Friday I think was the standout day but 2022 was better I feel. Still wish I'd bit and gone in 2024 as I dont think I'd have the idea of still needign to try it. It's slipping away for next year though.

I'd agree I preferred the Friday but my point was that there were lots of brits at the festival and big bands for British festivals. 1975 4th down when theyve headlined Glastonbury this year and sam fender 3rd when he headlined reading/leeds that year. Bigger names than the Thursday next year I'd say. Prodigy in the Barn would be amazing though

[northernangel]

31 minutes ago, Irish man said:

For someone who constantly posts about festivals who don’t seem to have a clue a festival fees. Bands get paid considerably more for a festival set over their own headline fee. The industry norm is 25% above their standard fee. 

 

I doubt Kasabian are getting paid more playing 4th down at Werchter than their own headlining gig or tour.

 

Also before you start trying to point out who doesn't have a clue on fees, that's got nothing to do with the fact that Kasabian in English will havs a longer setup time, better stage show, longer set time than Belgium.

17 minutes ago, AlexR said:

I'd agree I preferred the Friday but my point was that there were lots of brits at the festival and big bands for British festivals. 1975 4th down when theyve headlined Glastonbury this year and sam fender 3rd when he headlined reading/leeds that year. Bigger names than the Thursday next year I'd say. Prodigy in the Barn would be amazing though

They aren't bigger names in Belgium though. Fender proved that this year for example.

[tmolvik]

5 hours ago, northernangel said:

The reaction on festileaks for TWOD is exactly why they are likely subbing and always would back at Werchter.

 

If Kasabian are 4th down that day which is likely given they were in 2023 and they won't be lower...they just wouldn't play it if lower, I think that pits The Vaccines clashing with Kasabian and so does clashfinder. It also had TLDP 5th down main though which is unlikely. I would hope Royel Otis are a barn sub clashing with Capaldi and TLDP are 4th down main but it could easily be the other way.

Kasabian vs Vaccines would be a punch in the nuts. Hoping for Vaccines do do an early daytime slot.