In 2024, the Vierdaagsefeesten will be held from 13 to 19 July!

In regular years, the outdoor stages start, depending on the location, between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. or between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The acts on the outdoor stages end on Saturday to Thursday at 12.30 am. On Friday this is at 1 a.m. After the acts on the outdoor stages, the terraces will remain open without music until 2 a.m.

At night, indoor programming continues in some entertainment venues, the opening hours are the same as the regular appointments throughout the year. This indoor programming is included in our programme.

When you buy your first drink, you pay a one-time contribution of €0.50 as an environmental contribution for the cup. For each subsequent order, you only pay the consumption price when returning your used cup. The same cups will be used throughout the city, recognizable by the Vierdaagsefeesten logo in the border. You can exchange your cup for a new one at an outdoor bar or terrace.

We ask you to bring your last cup to the bar as well, so we can recycle them to new ones. Cups cannot be exchanged for money. You can take your cup home and exchange it the next day for a drink in a new, fresh cup. It does not matter if the cup is folded or torn, as long as it is not covered in sand or other dirt. When this is the case, it can no longer be recycled properly. View the infographic.

Two types of straps

So there are two types of wristbands: a festival wristband costs 10 euros and a friends wristband costs 36 euros. The friends bracelet has the same benefits – access to the toilets and extra program – and also offers a 10% discount on merchandise. This band is for everyone who has a warm heart for the Vierdaagsefeesten and who wants to contribute to our ambitions in the field of sustainability and inclusion. In addition, 5% of the Friends Program proceeds will go to Gelukkige Groentes, our 2023 charity.

Doubling the number of toilets

The wristbands are valid at all toilets at all stages, whether you go to Matrixx at the Park, Stadseiland Stek or the Ramblas. You will also find plenty of toilets between the stages, such as opposite Central Station. Toilets will be installed at a large number of locations this year. In addition, a number of recognizable indoor locations are now also participating in the wristband system. Together this means a doubling of the number of available toilets! In addition, the number of disabled toilets has tripled, you can find them on the map. The more people use a wristband, the faster the flow at the entrance to the toilets: you no longer have to pay, but you can quickly show your wristband.

In addition to all outdoor locations, you can walk through for free with your wristband till 02:00 am at these indoor locations:

• De Bieb, Club Novia, Stretto, Bar 2, Drie Gezusters, Ski Hut (Molenstraat)
• Freddy's, Sjors and Sjimmie, De Opera, Thibeau (Koningsplein)
• PAAK, Bloemerbar, De Gezelligheid, Terra Rossa (Bloemerstraat)
• Credible, Café Royal (Hertogstraat)
• De Waagh (Grote Markt)
• LUX (Marienburgplein)
• De Regenboog (Van Welderenstraat)
• Broodje Horeca (Mariënburgsestraat)

Wristband program

In addition to access to the toilets, a festival bracelet or friends bracelet also gives you daily access to an exclusive extra program, always from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., at a different location in the city. You can view the program here.

Shop your wristband here!

If you have downloaded our app, you will receive a push notification in the event of an emergency or heavy traffic. Moreover, you will automatically be kept up to date with the latest information. You can download the Vierdaagsefeesten app in the Google Play Store or the App store.

News and updates can also be followed on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

During the Vierdaagsefeesten there will also be a number of illuminated signs throughout the city centre. Whenever important announcements or calamities occur these will be announced.

We are working on sustainability in many areas. The energy is almost entirely locally generated green power. In the few places where the fixed power connections are not sufficient, we use batteries (charged with sustainable electricity) or bio-diesel generators.

Furthermore, this year for the first time we have some circular toilet facilities and a circular cup system to reduce the amount of waste. All collected waste is separated for recycling. We encourage and facilitate our visitors to come by bicycle or public transport.

We are affiliated with the Green Deal Circular Festivals and Plastic Pact. Read all about our sustainability initiatives here and how you can help!