Rock Werchter 2026

[sandorbeni]

The XX seems to be teasing new music

[branvan]

For people who like the XX : They are playing in a very small very beautiful place (in a castle) in the middle of Zürich close to the airport on 2.6.26 and 3.6.26. Huge chance to see them in a small place before they go big at Primavera and Rock Werchter...

 

Startseite - Unique Moments

[sisco]

Saturday the 2nd day to sell out 

[49Lawson]

Potential shout for a support spot on the Thursday, Lord Huron. Noticed they’ve been announced as a support for Mumford in North America and their tour has a 3 week gap over when Mumford are doing Hyde Park, Werchter etc

[e2p2]

Notgi

5 hours ago, 49Lawson said:

Potential shout for a support spot on the Thursday, Lord Huron. Noticed they’ve been announced as a support for Mumford in North America and their tour has a 3 week gap over when Mumford are doing Hyde Park, Werchter etc

I wish but there's nothing in Europe. They toured Europe in 2024&2025 and played in Belgium both times.

[matrainertje]

On 19/02/2026 at 19:43, sisco said:

 

Friday:

 

Kingfishr

Wolf Alice

Cardinals

The Last Dinner Party

Keo 

Franz Ferdinand 

Teddy Swims

Lewis Capaldi

The Warning

The XX

No FKA Twigs? Don’t miss out on that mate. It’ll be one one the best shows of the weekend. 

[thetime]

31 minutes ago, matrainertje said:

No FKA Twigs? Don’t miss out on that mate. It’ll be one one the best shows of the weekend. 

 

Best live act I saw in 2025, in fact for many a year. 

[sisco]

1 hour ago, matrainertje said:

No FKA Twigs? Don’t miss out on that mate. It’ll be one one the best shows of the weekend. 

I really need to listen to more as everyone says the same thing

[matrainertje]

17 hours ago, thetime said:

 

Best live act I saw in 2025, in fact for many a year. 

Always a blast live. So happy she'll be returning to Werchter after 11 years. Now just pray she won't cancel. Still weird this is her only festivalshow (or any show) in June/July so far... 

[sandorbeni]

1 hour ago, matrainertje said:

Always a blast live. So happy she'll be returning to Werchter after 11 years. Now just pray she won't cancel. Still weird this is her only festivalshow (or any show) in June/July so far... 

She has multiple arena shows announced for June 

[sisco]

Roskilde, Down the Rabbit Hole and Pinkpop all announcing this week so might be some more names we’ll think crossover.  Tbf, guessing Werchter will complete their lineup this week or next too

[Floyd_Ams]

Apparently, new names are coming on Wednesday (from the same source that knew in advance the exact date and time that the Slope names would be announced, hence, credible). 

 

[sisco]

6 minutes ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Apparently, new names are coming on Wednesday (from the same source that knew in advance the exact date and time that the Slope names would be announced, hence, credible). 

 

Lovely stuff! 

[sisco]

Dunno if there’s anything in it but Jimmy over on festileaks seems to think Viagra Boys and Charlotte De Witte are 2 of the obvious names to come 

[Ohad]

2 hours ago, sisco said:

Dunno if there’s anything in it but Jimmy over on festileaks seems to think Viagra Boys and Charlotte De Witte are 2 of the obvious names to come 

Interesting. Isn't Charlotte too big in Belgium for the remaining slots? In 23 she played before Iggy Pop, who closed the Barn

[thetime]

6 minutes ago, Ohad said:

Interesting. Isn't Charlotte too big in Belgium for the remaining slots? In 23 she played before Iggy Pop, who closed the Barn

 

She headlined Pukkelpop in 2024, unsure where she would play.

[sisco]

5 minutes ago, Ohad said:

Interesting. Isn't Charlotte too big in Belgium for the remaining slots? In 23 she played before Iggy Pop, who closed the Barn

I think the thought is before or after Twigs on the Friday.

 

Guess we shall find out Wednesday

[matrainertje]

1 hour ago, sisco said:

I think the thought is before or after Twigs on the Friday.

 

Guess we shall find out Wednesday

Can imagine, if she's playing, it'll be the slot before or after Twigs. Can't see any other possible slot for her. 

[thetime]

1 hour ago, sisco said:

I think the thought is before or after Twigs on the Friday.

 

Guess we shall find out Wednesday

 

20 minutes ago, matrainertje said:

Can imagine, if she's playing, it'll be the slot before or after Twigs. Can't see any other possible slot for her. 

 

That would make sense. With the beautiful chill sounds of The XX and then dance if you prefer. Ticks each box. 

[sisco]

1 hour ago, thetime said:

 

 

That would make sense. With the beautiful chill sounds of The XX and then dance if you prefer. Ticks each box. 

Tbf he’s just guessing on who’s around and holding back of 1 big act to help sell the Friday tickets 

 

Just hoping for another couple of good for my taste Saturday and Sunday acts and then my weekend will be complete 

[Floyd_Ams]

Tbh, my wish for that Friday Barn slot before FKA Twigs was someone like Richard Ashcroft, but I know it's unlikely. CDW is an ok-ish dj/dance act but nothing special imo.

[branvan]

12 hours ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Tbh, my wish for that Friday Barn slot before FKA Twigs was someone like Richard Ashcroft, but I know it's unlikely. CDW is an ok-ish dj/dance act but nothing special imo.

I wonder why he isn't booked more. Such a genius! He would be gorgeous at Rock Werchter!

[northernangel]

15 hours ago, Floyd_Ams said:

Tbh, my wish for that Friday Barn slot before FKA Twigs was someone like Richard Ashcroft, but I know it's unlikely. CDW is an ok-ish dj/dance act but nothing special imo.

I liked CDW a lot at the start but I think Amelie Lens has bettered her, still very heavy on the USB stick process but better of the two. It would be an attractive name though for me. CDW while free has multiple huge gaps in her tour and being from Belgium and huge now I don't think there is a space for her left. She would have to headline the barn at the very least. I dont think the remaining names will be that big though. They are both good options, Richard I've just seen enough to death now where even hearing the songs I know he'll play isn't like a moment anymore.

[MiloAFC]

Would really like IDLES, Jehnny Beth, and a few more to come across as part of the next drop. If there's still a chance for Florence and the Machine please. Based off the current clashfinder this is what I've got: 

 

Thursday: Yard Act, All Them Witches, Basht., The Vaccines, Kasabian, Karen Dio, Tom Smith, Pup, The War on Drugs, The Prodigy, Blood Incantation 

 

Friday: Kingfishr, Overpass, Wolf Alice, Cardinals, The Last Dinner Party, Keo, Franz Ferdinand, Radio Free Alice (hope they don't clash), Agnes Obel, FKA Twigs, the XX

 

Saturday: The New Eves, Palaye Royale, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Kneecap, Dogstar, Florence Road, The Haunted Youth, Halsey, Matt Berninger, CMAT, Pixies, Twenty One Pilots

 

Sunday: Westside Cowboy, Newdad, Mogwai, A Perfect Circle, David Byrne (devastated if he clashes with House of Protection), Ethel Cain, Psychonaut, The Cure 

 

 

Edited February 24 by MiloAFC

[branvan]

give me Empire of the Sun, Richard Ashcroft, Nation of Language & The Boxer Rebellion and I am very happy 😁