EndedXRDS Festival (Brussels, Belgium) 2026
Belgium's underground returns to the capital as XRDS, short for Crossroads, sets up for its 2026 edition across the weekend of the 14th and 15th of August.
- Dates
- 14-15 Aug
- Days
- 2
- Headliners
- 10
XRDS Festival 2026 took place on 14-15 August 2026. Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet; this page will move to the new edition once they are.
Upcoming festivals in BelgiumXRDS Festival: quick facts
Updated Jul 2026- Dates
- 14-15 August 2026 2 days
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- Parc des Étangs / Vijverspark, Avenue Marius Renard, 1070 Anderlecht Directions
- City
- Brussels
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Europe
- Official site
- xrds.be
About XRDS Festival
Belgium’s underground returns to the capital as XRDS, short for Crossroads, sets up for its 2026 edition across the weekend of the 14th and 15th of August. Curated by Fuse, the Brussels institution behind some of the country’s most enduring club nights, the festival gathers more than fifty artists over two days and three stages for a programme that leans deep into techno while leaving room to wander.
A Park Beneath the City
XRDS unfolds in Parc des Étangs, also known as Vijverspark, a green pocket tucked beneath Brussels’ towering ring roads yet shielded by water and old trees. It is an unlikely setting for a techno festival and that is precisely the point. Concrete and canopy meet here, the hum of the motorway fades into the low end, and dance floors appear in corners you would never expect. The result is intimate rather than sprawling, a festival built for people who want to lose a day to the music without losing each other.
The Lineup
The 2026 bill is a serious statement of intent. Berlin weight arrives through Ben Klock, Freddy K and FJAAK, while the UK is represented across the spectrum by Ben UFO, Goldie, Special Request and Sully, SHERELLE, and Mall Grab. There is deep, hypnotic craft from Donato Dozzy, Wata Igarashi and DJ Nobu, and hard-edged energy from Dax J, Chlär and Alarico. Roza Terenzi, Batu, Ryan Elliott, Setaoc Mass and Phara, Steve Rachmad as STERAC, and Colin Benders round out a programme that moves between live sets and long DJ journeys without ever settling into one lane.
Two Days at the Crossroads
Across its three stages the festival keeps things strictly 18+, running each day deep into the night. Weekend and single-day tickets are available through the official channels below, and given how quickly the Brussels underground moves, the earlier tiers rarely last. For anyone building a European festival summer around sound rather than spectacle, XRDS is one of the continent’s most rewarding weekends.
Full lineup
Playlists
Sets and selections from artists on the XRDS Festival lineup.
Dekmantel Festival 2026by Dekmantel • 100 tracks
KLOCKDOWNby Ben Klock • 90 tracks
Awakenings Festival 20 Yearsby AWAKENINGS • 100 tracks
DRUMCODE SELECTS | Peak Time / Driving / Melodic / Hypnotic / Raw Techno 2026by Drumcode Records • 100 tracks
Terminal V festival 2026by Spotify • 100 tracks
Harder, Louderby Studio 338 • 100 tracks
Techno Bunkerby Spotify • 100 tracks
Movement 2026 Official Playlistby Movement Detroit • 100 tracks
Sónar 2026 | Official Playlistby Sónar • 93 tracks
This Is Marcel Dettmannby Spotify • 50 tracks
This Is Ben Klockby Spotify • 49 tracks
Berghain Fünfzehn | Luke Slaterby Ostgut Ton • 100 tracksClubs in Brussels
Where to keep dancing before and after XRDS Festival.
Labels on the lineup
The record labels behind the XRDS Festival lineup, by artists booked and Beatport chart success.
2 artistsVault Records (NL)With Setaoc Mass and Yanamaste
Mutual RytmWith Yanamaste
CLR (Create Learn Realize) RecordsWith FJAAKVirginWith Mischluft
The Third RoomWith Yanamaste
ClergyWith Dax J
Turbo RecordingsWith Batu
Primal InstinctWith Alarico
HARD RecsWith Mischluft
Method 808 RecordsWith Sherelle
Soma RecordsWith FJAAK
LAYER RecordsWith Ben KlockFrequently asked questions
XRDS FestivalWhen and where does XRDS Festival 2026 take place?
XRDS, short for Crossroads, runs on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2026 in Parc des Etangs (Vijverspark) in Brussels, Belgium, a park set beneath the city ring roads.
Who is curating XRDS and how big is the festival?
The festival is curated by Fuse, the long-running Brussels club institution, and spans two days and three stages with more than fifty artists.
Which headliners lead the 2026 lineup?
The 2026 programme features Ben Klock, Ben UFO, Goldie, Mall Grab, Donato Dozzy, Dax J, Freddy K, SHERELLE, Special Request and Roza Terenzi among many others.
Is there an age restriction for XRDS Festival?
Yes, XRDS is strictly an 18+ event across all stages.
How can I buy tickets for XRDS 2026?
Weekend and single-day tickets are sold through the official XRDS ticket shop at tickets.xrds.be, with earlier price tiers selling out quickly.
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Dates, lineup and venue details are checked against the festival's official channels. Spotted something out of date? Write to info@technoairlines.com.