Rock Werchter 2026

[northernangel]

3 hours ago, MiloAFC said:

I would say something like this - I don't think Billie or Oasis will come; Billie is constantly linked - but I could be wrong. Maybe they'd invite Sam Fender back as he didn't play this year; but given he cancelled on them in a headliner slot? Killers doing an anniversary show for Sam's Town would be a dream. 

System of a Down / Ghost / Turnstile

The Killers performing Sam's Town 20th Anniversary / Kings of Leon / Viagra Boys 

The Cure / Wolf Alice / Jack White 

Chappell Roan OR Charli XCX / Lorde / The Last Dinner Party (as we know Werchter loves repeat bookings)

 

I'd like to see Nation of Language somewhere in there as well as The Dirty Three, Pulp, Spiritbox and Sparks. Oklou for an electronic act. The War on Drugs, CMAT and TV on the Radio too please and thank you. 

 

For the Slope as it's the best stage Big Special, The Molotovs, Catbite, Getdown Services (they're having a similiar explosion), Model/Actriz, Imminence, Welly, Pastel and Karen Dio. 

Jack White won't play 3rd down. I thought that's why he might not have played this year but he didn't do festivals. His status has probably dropped a bit more than he'd like.

 

That's lineup take all day but Chappell over Charli.

[northernangel]

I'm going to go for a wildcard of Paul McCartney at Werchter just because I want it. In reality classic is more likely.

[BlackFoxx]

6 hours ago, northernangel said:

Jack White won't play 3rd down. I thought that's why he might not have played this year but he didn't do festivals. His status has probably dropped a bit more than he'd like.

 

That's lineup take all day but Chappell over Charli.

On the InMusic thread I think they said he was due to play there but pulled the European tour quite late. Think that might've been something to do with our Saturday sub being delayed and then Kings of Leon stepping in?

[northernangel]

20 minutes ago, BlackFoxx said:

On the InMusic thread I think they said he was due to play there but pulled the European tour quite late. Think that might've been something to do with our Saturday sub being delayed and then Kings of Leon stepping in?

maybe. He's another one I'd be happy to have back as sub but at this point would rather hear KOL again as it's been a while. Just have both haha

[bitterobvious]

Gorillaz don't seem to be active at the moment. I know they are doing that thing in London, but unless something major changes, you can probably cross them off.

 

I would like to see Franz Ferdinand back on the bill next year

[sisco]

Well looks like we’ve already decided it’ll be back to Werchter next year.  If they had cheaper early birds we’d just buy them now but guess we’ll wait and see the lineup just in case 

[northernangel]

There is a very heavy chance I go with another eye on Hell Fest too. 

[_MrDarkside_]

I would really love to see The Killers on the line up as a headliner ! 

 

Other bands that I hope to see at RW 26 :

 

The Cure 

Muse 

High Vis 

Inhaler 

Kings of Leon ( I think they will be there)

 

 

 

 

[matrainertje]

9 hours ago, _MrDarkside_ said:

I would really love to see The Killers on the line up as a headliner ! 

 

Other bands that I hope to see at RW 26 :

 

The Cure 

Muse 

High Vis 

Inhaler 

Kings of Leon ( I think they will be there)

 

KOL? Only of they accept that Barn slot. This year proved once again that they just don’t sell a lot of tickets. 

 

Can’t see Muse doing EU fests again after doing 3 years of festivals. I reckon they’ll be doing their own shows around Q3-4 of next year. 

[tmolvik]

What I want to see next year (inevitable that something has to be poppy)

SOAD/My Chemical Romance

The Killers/Placebo

Paul McCartney

Lady Gaga

 

What I'll probably get;

 

KOL/Inhaler (or some other crappy co-head)

The Cure (yes I don't like The Cure, but good on those who does if they come).

Chapell Roan/The Last Dinner Party

Yungblud/Benson Boone

 

Other bands/artists I would like to see (so you know whos's not coming); Biffy Clyro, Pulp, Manchester Orchestra, Johnossi, Twin Atlantic, Kaizers Orchestra, Franz Ferdinand, The Hives, The Decemberists, The Glorious Sons, Fidlar, Kassi Valazza, Jon Muq, Shane Smith & The Saints, Danny Vera, Volbeat, Getdown Services, Stromae & Stephen Wilson Jr. And of course Oasis, but that's probably not going to happen.

[MiloAFC]

If we get System of a Down I won't have to go to Download. That would be great for my finances.

 

Getdown Services and Big Special feel like locks for the Slope this year. BDRMM too? BDRMM please. 

[MiloAFC]

Go at a Clashfinder - some earlier Main Stage slots are a bit up for grabs. 

 

THURS:

MAIN STAGE:  The Last Shadow Puppets - Wolf Alice - Kneecap - Turnstile - Queens of the Stone Age - System of a Down 

THE BARN:  Newdad - Lankum - TV On the Radio - Viagra Boys - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 

CLUB C : Chanel Beads - Carpenter Brut - Million Dead - CMAT 

THE SLOPE: The Molotovs - Catbite - Soapbox - Getdown Services - Big Special

 

FRI:
MAIN STAGE:  Paramore - Lorde - Pulp - The Cure

THE BARN: Shame - Franz Ferdinand - Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols - The Hives 
CLUB C :  Kid Kapichi - The Divine Comedy - The Mary Wallopers - Sofia Kourtesis 
THE SLOPE: Lewis Doyle - Press Club - Frankie and the Witch Fingers - High Vis - Sprints 

 

SAT:

MAIN STAGE:  - Gojira - Blink 182 - The Killers

THE BARN: Sparks - Denzel Curry - Alabama Shakes - Mac DeMarco - Matt Berninger 

CLUB C : Antony Szmierek - Waxahatchee - Caroline Polacheck - Jorja Smith 

THE SLOPE: DITZ - DIVV - BDRMM - Enola Gay - Geordie Greep 

 

 SUN:
MAIN STAGE: Magdelena Bay - St Vincent - Haim - The Last Dinner Party - Benson Boone - Chappell Roan

THE BARN: Stereolab - SOFTPLAY - Marc Rebillet - Arlo Parks - Doechii 

Club C : Goat Girl - Nadine Shah - Soccer Mommy - Black Country, New Road - Justice 

The Slope:  The Bug Club - man/woman/chainsaw - Skinner - Bricknasty - Vukovi 

 

Edited July 16, 2025 by MiloAFC

[matrainertje]

56 minutes ago, MiloAFC said:

Go at a Clashfinder - some earlier Main Stage slots are a bit up for grabs. 

 

THURS:

MAIN STAGE:  The Last Shadow Puppets - Wolf Alice - Kneecap - Turnstile - Queens of the Stone Age - System of a Down 

THE BARN:  Newdad - Lankum - TV On the Radio - Viagra Boys - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 

CLUB C : Chanel Beads - Carpenter Brut - Million Dead - CMAT 

THE SLOPE: The Molotovs - Catbite - Soapbox - Getdown Services - Big Special

 

FRI:
MAIN STAGE:  Paramore - Lorde - Pulp - The Cure

THE BARN: Shame - Franz Ferdinand - Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols - The Hives 
CLUB C :  Kid Kapichi - The Divine Comedy - The Mary Wallopers - Sofia Kourtesis 
THE SLOPE: Lewis Doyle - Press Club - Frankie and the Witch Fingers - High Vis - Sprints 

 

SAT:

MAIN STAGE:  - Gojira - Blink 182 - The Killers

THE BARN: Sparks - Denzel Curry - Alabama Shakes - Mac DeMarco - Matt Berninger 

CLUB C : Antony Szmierek - Waxahatchee - Caroline Polacheck - Jorja Smith 

THE SLOPE: DITZ - DIVV - BDRMM - Enola Gay - Geordie Greep 

 

 SUN:
MAIN STAGE: Magdelena Bay - St Vincent - Haim - The Last Dinner Party - Benson Boone - Chappell Roan

THE BARN: Stereolab - SOFTPLAY - Marc Rebillet - Arlo Parks - Doechii 

Club C : Goat Girl - Nadine Shah - Soccer Mommy - Black Country, New Road - Justice 

The Slope:  The Bug Club - man/woman/chainsaw - Skinner - Bricknasty - Vukovi 

 

A bit too top-heavy. Doechii won't fit in the Barn, The Last Shadow Puppets isn't a main stage opener and Lorde third down feels unrealistic. But overall some really nice names! 

[josemalaga]

[_MrDarkside_]

Queens of the Stone Age would be great 

 

I would love to see Interpol again too, they have a new album incoming so it can be possible. 

[noisenoiseandmorenoise]

On 16/07/2025 at 13:18, MiloAFC said:

Go at a Clashfinder - some earlier Main Stage slots are a bit up for grabs. 

 

THURS:

MAIN STAGE:  The Last Shadow Puppets - Wolf Alice - Kneecap - Turnstile - Queens of the Stone Age - System of a Down 

THE BARN:  Newdad - Lankum - TV On the Radio - Viagra Boys - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 

CLUB C : Chanel Beads - Carpenter Brut - Million Dead - CMAT 

THE SLOPE: The Molotovs - Catbite - Soapbox - Getdown Services - Big Special

 

FRI:
MAIN STAGE:  Paramore - Lorde - Pulp - The Cure

THE BARN: Shame - Franz Ferdinand - Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols - The Hives 
CLUB C :  Kid Kapichi - The Divine Comedy - The Mary Wallopers - Sofia Kourtesis 
THE SLOPE: Lewis Doyle - Press Club - Frankie and the Witch Fingers - High Vis - Sprints 

 

SAT:

MAIN STAGE:  - Gojira - Blink 182 - The Killers

THE BARN: Sparks - Denzel Curry - Alabama Shakes - Mac DeMarco - Matt Berninger 

CLUB C : Antony Szmierek - Waxahatchee - Caroline Polacheck - Jorja Smith 

THE SLOPE: DITZ - DIVV - BDRMM - Enola Gay - Geordie Greep 

 

 SUN:
MAIN STAGE: Magdelena Bay - St Vincent - Haim - The Last Dinner Party - Benson Boone - Chappell Roan

THE BARN: Stereolab - SOFTPLAY - Marc Rebillet - Arlo Parks - Doechii 

Club C : Goat Girl - Nadine Shah - Soccer Mommy - Black Country, New Road - Justice 

The Slope:  The Bug Club - man/woman/chainsaw - Skinner - Bricknasty - Vukovi 

 

Hah this is great but you don't get that depth of alternative rock music at pukkelpop, maybe best kept secret at a stretch. Certainly not Werchter.

[ParanoidTourist]

3 hours ago, josemalaga said:

 

Yes please! 

[thetime]

Ooopps thats this year. 😂

 

Billie Eilish? No Belgian date, big gap in July for the early summer festivals.

 

Edited July 17, 2025 by thetime

[BlackFoxx]

New Tame Impala being teased. Reckon they'd be a good shout for this. 

 

Also Fleetwood Mac reunion rumours going around too - an option for Classic perhaps?

[BlackFoxx]

New guess...

 

System of a Down, Bring Me The Horizon, The Offspring

 

The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Turnstile

 

Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Haim

 

Tame Impala, Lorde, The Last Dinner Party

[sisco]

42 minutes ago, BlackFoxx said:

New guess...

 

System of a Down, Bring Me The Horizon, The Offspring

 

The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Turnstile

 

Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Haim

 

Tame Impala, Lorde, The Last Dinner Party

That’s where I am.  We’ll revisit next year and laugh how wrong we were:
 

The Cure, SOAD, The Offspring 

 

Mumford & Sons, Vampire Weekend, HAIM

 

Billie Eilish/Chappel Roan, Kings of Leon, The Last Dinner Party

 

Stromae, Lorde, Turnstile

[Padjeq]

On 09/07/2025 at 21:42, Jos92 said:

 

 

 

Was really well organized, toilets were clean, only issue was getting into the tents for some of the more popular acts, we were in the barn for Lola young and there was easily another 5k people outside watching it!

 

Couldn't recommend enough!

 

 

 

We were outside for Lola. It was fine, cuz there was atmosphere.

 

[northernangel]

9 hours ago, BlackFoxx said:

New guess...

 

System of a Down, Bring Me The Horizon, The Offspring

 

The Cure, My Chemical Romance, Turnstile

 

Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Haim

 

Tame Impala, Lorde, The Last Dinner Party

 

8 hours ago, sisco said:

 

That’s where I am.  We’ll revisit next year and laugh how wrong we were:
 

The Cure, SOAD, The Offspring 

 

Mumford & Sons, Vampire Weekend, HAIM

 

Billie Eilish/Chappel Roan, Kings of Leon, The Last Dinner Party

 

Stromae, Lorde, Turnstile

I'd rather this one although don't care for either Stromae or Tame Impala.

[MeMeMeM]

On 11/07/2025 at 16:43, bitterobvious said:

Gorillaz don't seem to be active at the moment. I know they are doing that thing in London, but unless something major changes, you can probably cross them off.

 

I would like to see Franz Ferdinand back on the bill next year

 

Gorillaz will be playing this fest in Madrid in September. So they are, somehow, active.

[bitterobvious]

23 hours ago, MeMeMeM said:

 

Gorillaz will be playing this fest in Madrid in September. So they are, somehow, active.

 

I get your point, but it's not like the Gorillaz machine is in full swing. We're just guessing at this stage