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27.07.2022 : DF 2022 GHENT: NEW NAMES! COVEN, CELESTE, AND MORE!

After last week’s name dropping avalanche for DF Antwerp, it was high time for us to deliver the goods for the Ghent edition. Here are some sweet additions to the line-up. Coven is o... ( Read more: DF 2022 GHENT: NEW NAMES! COVEN, CELESTE, AND MORE! )
18.07.2022 : DF 2022 ANTWERP: PER DAY SCHEDULE ONLINE, DAY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

Hello all you Fest Travelers, We now welcome the Day Trippers to join the Weekend Trippers, as day tickets for the Antwerp Edition (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) become available as... ( Read more: DF 2022 ANTWERP: PER DAY SCHEDULE ONLINE, DAY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! )
15.07.2022 : DF 2022 ANTWERP: WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, BELZEBONG, AND MORE!

Back once again, with another headbanger appearing at the ANTWERP edition of Desertfest in October, and this time we break out the truly deep ‘n’ heavy! Making up for last year... ( Read more: DF 2022 ANTWERP: WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, BELZEBONG, AND MORE! )
30.06.2022 : DF 2022 ANTWERP: RED FANG, BONGRIPPER, UNIDA AND MORE!

It's time to release another set of heavy hitters appearing at the ANTWERP edition of Desertfest in October. From desert to sludge-doom by way of dark ambient, there's something in here for everybo... ( Read more: DF 2022 ANTWERP: RED FANG, BONGRIPPER, UNIDA AND MORE! )
21.06.2022 : DF 2022 ANTWERP: FIRST HEADLINER! BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, AND MORE!

We are very excited to share our first headliner for Antwerp with you. Brian Jonestown Massacre will make their very first appearance ever at Desertfest Belgium. They are and remain one of the most... ( Read more: DF 2022 ANTWERP: FIRST HEADLINER! BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE, AND MORE! )
10.06.2022 : DF 2022 GHENT: NEW NAMES! MONOLORD - BOSSK - WYATT E.

After the first joint (yes, we went there) announcement a few weeks ago, we will continue to unload handfuls of new names on the regular for Ghent and Antwerp separately. This time around, give it ... ( Read more: DF 2022 GHENT: NEW NAMES! MONOLORD - BOSSK - WYATT E. )
10.05.2022 : DF 2022 GHENT: FIRST NAMES! ELDER, PALLBEARER, ENVY & MORE

The wait is over: we are excited to share our first names with you, for both the Antwerp and Ghent edition. A couple of scene stalwarts, as well as some more out-there choices. Here we go! ... ( Read more: DF 2022 GHENT: FIRST NAMES! ELDER, PALLBEARER, ENVY & MORE )
25.04.2022 : DF BELGIUM ‘22 IS GO! Oct 14-16 (Antwerp) & Oct 30 (Ghent)

The Fest that wouldn’t die is back for another round, and let me tell you.. we’ve got a delicious line-up in store that we can’t wait to share. First things first though, y... ( Read more: DF BELGIUM ‘22 IS GO! Oct 14-16 (Antwerp) & Oct 30 (Ghent) )
26.10.2021 : LAST NAMES: FAKE INDIANS, FIRE DOWN BELOW, BEATEN BY HIPPIES

We have added a last handful of local talent to round out the Ghent line-up that already includes Motorpsycho, 1000Mods, Stoned Jesus aaaaand KING BUFFALO!The Antwerpian psych slackers Fake Indians... ( Read more: LAST NAMES: FAKE INDIANS, FIRE DOWN BELOW, BEATEN BY HIPPIES )
13.10.2021 : KING BUFFALO EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN SHOW AT DF GHENT!

Our latest addition to the DF Ghent line-up will rock your world to the seven gates of Hell and back: KING BUFFALO is coming to perform an EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN show at our Voo?uit Ghent event on Oct ... ( Read more: KING BUFFALO EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN SHOW AT DF GHENT! )
06.10.2021 : DFBE21 GHENT: Voo?uit, Trix & Desertfest present GOLDEN HOURS - MANNGOLD

To celebrate the new collaboration with Desertfest Belgium, Kunstencentrum Voo?uit and Trix decided to collaborate on a joint new music production that will be premiered at both editions of Desertf... ( Read more: DFBE21 GHENT: Voo?uit, Trix & Desertfest present GOLDEN HOURS - MANNGOLD )
10.09.2021 : NEW NAMES FOR DF GHENT: 1000MODS, STONED JESUS, ELECTRIC MOON & MORE.

After all the hassle with COVID and cancels, let’s have some great to even greater news about the festivals shall we? We have a total of 10 names added to the Ghent line-up. The Greek stoner ... ( Read more: NEW NAMES FOR DF GHENT: 1000MODS, STONED JESUS, ELECTRIC MOON & MORE. )
03.09.2021 : BAD NEWS: WOLVES ITTR, BLOOD INCANTATION & STYGIAN BOUGH HAVE CANCELLED

Unfortunately, we have to bear some bad news that is very much still the result of the pandemic. Wolves In The Throne Room are forced to cancel their European fall tour, and in their wake we also... ( Read more: BAD NEWS: WOLVES ITTR, BLOOD INCANTATION & STYGIAN BOUGH HAVE CANCELLED )
28.06.2021 : FIRST NAMES FOR DFBE 2021: MOTORPSYCHO, WITTR & MORE

As of 2pm CET today, the ticket booths for both our Antwerp & Ghent events are active. Just the sweet memories of past Desertfests should be enough to get your ass over ther... ( Read more: FIRST NAMES FOR DFBE 2021: MOTORPSYCHO, WITTR & MORE )
25.06.2021 : DESERTFEST BELGIUM MOVES TO GHENT!

We have been looking to grow the DFBE family for a while now, and finally it's happened.This year, we are making the first move in what will become a permanent expansion of the festival.. we are ad... ( Read more: DESERTFEST BELGIUM MOVES TO GHENT! )
25.06.2021 : DESERTFEST BELGIUM IS ON IN 2021!

We're back... bigger and better than ever. Let's start with the news you were waiting to hear: We will have a Desertfest Belgium edition on 15-16-17 October 2021. That's already ... ( Read more: DESERTFEST BELGIUM IS ON IN 2021! )
13.01.2021 : DESERTFEST WEBSHOP BELGIUM IS OPEN

People of Desertfest, We were really psyched about the artwork that was designed for this year's edition by Piotr W. Osburne, and it would be a pity to let his creative work completely go ... ( Read more: DESERTFEST WEBSHOP BELGIUM IS OPEN )