Horst Music Festival (Brussels, Belgium) 2025

About

Every late summer, the outskirts of Brussels pulsate with an avant-garde energy as Horst Music Festival unfolds, transforming a unique location into a haven for forward-thinking electronic music and art. Set to stimulate the senses once again in 2025, Horst promises an experimental experience showcasing boundary-pushing sounds, innovative artistic installations, and a discerning crowd, cementing its place as a distinctive cultural music festival event in Belgium’s electronic music landscape.

Since its emergence, Horst has rapidly become a vital platform for the more unconventional and experimental corners of electronic music, consistently curating lineups that champion both pioneering international artists and Belgium’s own thriving underground scene. Year after year, the festival’s stages have welcomed sonic explorers and visual innovators across genres, from abstract techno architects and experimental house producers to leftfield electronic artists and beyond. Past editions have featured groundbreaking artists like Aphex Twin, Nina Kraviz, Objekt, Helena Hauff, and Joy Orbison, alongside the cutting-edge talent that defines Belgium’s own experimental electronic music community.

What distinguishes Horst is its dedication to crafting a truly unique and immersive artistic festival experience. Situated within unconventional and often historically significant locations around Brussels, Horst blends challenging sonic palettes with thought-provoking visual art and architectural interventions, creating an intellectually stimulating and aesthetically engaging atmosphere. The festival fosters a deep connection between the music, the artistic environment, and an open-minded audience.

In 2025, Horst Music Festival will continue to champion the intersection of electronic music and contemporary art, offering a late summer weekend filled with unparalleled sonic discoveries, cultural engagement, and pure artistic energy. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer of avant-garde sounds or venturing into the experimental scene for the first time, Horst delivers a distinctly Brussels celebration of cutting-edge electronic music and art.