What Lokerse Feesten does

Lokerse Feesten is a Belgian non-profit music festival organization (VZW/ASBL) operating the annual Lokerse Feesten, a 10-day multi-genre outdoor music festival held each August at the Grote Kaai waterfront in Lokeren, Belgium. Founded in 1975/1976, the festival is now in its 51st edition and ranks among Belgium's longest-running major music events. The core offering is general admission ticketing to a multi-stage lineup featuring international headliners (Lenny Kravitz, Diana Ross, Editors, Suede, Tom Odell, Lost Frequencies) alongside emerging and Belgian/Flemish artists, with over 100 acts programmed across the Mainstage and the Club Studio Brussel stage for the 2026 edition running July 31 through August 9.

The festival's product surface is broader than admission tickets alone: it includes a tiered ticket architecture (combined 10-day passes at 295 euros, single-day tickets, VIP terrace and dinner packages, accessible seating via the Rock 'n Rolstoelpodium platform, and on-site camping passes), on-site food and beverage sales executed through a cashless payment system, and a digital content library called LF On Air that distributes past performance recordings. Underlying technology is delivered through partners — Tickoweb powers the online ticketing platform, Inventis hosts the festival website, and 3Motion and G-Build handle production and staging. Sponsorship revenue is generated through a stable network of brand partners including Coca Cola, Red Bull, Orange, Studio Brussel, De Standaard, Knack, Cristal, and Win For Life.

The go-to-market model is event-driven: ticket sales are conducted primarily through the festival's own multilingual (Dutch, French, English) ticketing platform, with awareness generated via owned social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletter, and press/media relations. The organization is structured as a non-profit association without traditional shareholders, relying on ticket revenue, sponsorship, and a large base of unpaid volunteers (100+) for annual operations. The festival faces a regulatory risk from a proposed Belgian VAT increase on festival tickets from 6% to 12%, which would materially affect net ticket yield.

Name

Lokerse Feesten

Legal name

Lokerse Feesten VZW

Website

https://lokersefeesten.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lokerse Feesten is a Belgian non-profit organizing a 10-day annual multi-genre music festival in Lokeren, Belgium. Now in its 51st edition, it serves general public attendees via tiered ticketing, VIP packages, camping, on-site F&B, and a digital content platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Festival Events

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC), Cultural & Community Festivals (Ticketed) (THAJAFAI), Virtual Concerts & Music Festivals (Livestreamed Performances) (MPAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Music festival organization
• Live music events
• Outdoor entertainment events
• Concert ticket sales
• Festival event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lokeren

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Festival Tickets: The primary revenue stream comes from selling admission tickets for the 10-day festival. Ticket types include combined tickets (10 days), single-day tickets, VIP tickets, accessible seating tickets, and camping passes. The combined ticket for 2026 costs 295 euros.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site food and beverage sales through their cashless system. Tickets for drinks and food can be purchased separately through the ticketing platform.
3. VIP Experiences: VIP terrace access and dinner packages are offered as premium upgrades for ticket holders seeking enhanced festival experiences.
4. Camping: On-site camping facilities with dedicated tickets available for festival-goers who wish to stay on the premises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lokerse Feesten organizes and operates an annual 10-day outdoor music festival held each summer in Lokeren, Belgium, featuring more than 100 artists across multiple stages and genres. The organization sells admission tickets (combined 10-day passes, single-day tickets, VIP, accessible seating, camping, food/beverage packages, and gift vouchers) through its own online ticketing platform. The festival also operates an on-demand video platform (LF On Air) that hosts recordings of past performances for extended audience engagement.

Product overview

Lokerse Feesten is an annual 10-day multi-genre music festival held in Lokeren, Belgium (July 31 - August 9, 2026). The core offering is general admission festival tickets, supplemented by VIP packages, on-site camping, and food/beverage services. The festival operates on a cashless payment system. A digital on-demand content platform called 'LF On Air' provides access to recorded performances from past editions. An accessible stage platform ('Rock 'n Rolstoelpodium') serves disabled attendees. Combined multi-day tickets offer value for full-festival access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lokerse Feesten Festival Tickets General admission tickets granting entry to the annual 10-day outdoor music festival at Grote Kaai in Lokeren, Belgium. Available as combined multi-day passes and single-day tickets for individual genre and headliner experiences.
• VIP Tickets Premium upgrade tickets providing VIP terrace access and dinner package options for festival-goers seeking an enhanced experience at Lokerse Feesten.
• Combined Tickets (Combi Tickets) 10-day combined festival pass providing access to all days of Lokerse Feesten for 295 euros, offering savings versus individual day tickets.
• Rock 'n Rolstoelpodium Accessible viewing platform offering wheelchair-accessible seating for festival attendees with mobility requirements at Lokerse Feesten.
• Camping Tickets
• Drinks & Food Packages
• Gift Vouchers (Cheques Cadeaux)
• LF On Air

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-day festival duration provides extended entertainment period compared to typical weekend festivals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coca ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beverage sponsor of Lokerse Feesten 2026, logo displayed on festival website partners section.
• Red BullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy drink sponsor featured in the festival's partner network.
• OrangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications sponsor featured in the festival's partner network.
• Studio BrusselcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian radio station co-branding the Club stage (Club Studio Brussel) and providing artist curation and promotion for the festival.
• CristalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor featured in the festival's partner network.
• De StandaardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner - Belgian newspaper featured in sponsor network.
• KnackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner - Belgian magazine featured in sponsor network.
• Dranken Van EetveldeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage supplier partner.
• G-BuildminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction/staging services provider.
• Win For LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational lottery brand featured in sponsor network.
• InventiscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and hosting provider - the festival website is built using Inventis platform.
• TickowebcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicket distribution technology provider powering the online ticketing platform.
• JOE PublicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign agency credited for festival design work.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rock Werchter: One of Belgium's largest rock/pop festivals held annually in summer. Competes with Lokerse Feesten for headliner bookings, Belgian festival-goers, and premium sponsorships in the same calendar window.
• Pukkelpop: Belgian multi-genre summer festival with multi-day programming, camping, and broad genre coverage. Direct peer on format, audience, and Belgian market competition for indie and alternative acts.
• Sziget Festival: Major European multi-day summer festival with broad-genre programming and international headliners. Comparable on multi-day ticketed format, premium VIP offerings, and European festival-tourism audience.
• Tomorrowland: Belgium's flagship electronic music festival, also a large multi-day summer event with global headliners and a major sponsor ecosystem. Directly comparable on geography, format (multi-day ticketed outdoor festival), and ticketing infrastructure.
• Primavera Sound: Multi-day European festival with broad-genre programming and a strong booking of legacy and emerging artists. Direct peer on multi-stage format, premium experiences, and European festival circuit positioning.
• Dour Festival: Belgian multi-day summer festival covering rock, electronic, hip-hop, and world music. Direct peer on Belgian market positioning, multi-day camping format, and broad-genre programming.
• Graspop Metal Meeting: Belgian festival focused on metal, hard rock, and punk — genres explicitly part of Lokerse Feesten's lineup. Direct competitor for metal/punk headliners and the Belgian hard-rock audience segment.

Broad incumbents

• Glastonbury Festival: Iconic UK multi-day summer festival with broad-genre programming across multiple stages. Comparable as a long-running broad incumbent setting benchmarks on heritage festivals and premium headliner bookings.
• Live Nation Belgium: Global live entertainment promoter with a major Belgian presence promoting concerts and tours. Comparable as an incumbent competitor booking some of the same artists that perform at Lokerse Feesten.

Regional players

• Pinkpop: One of the longest-running European festivals (since 1970), held in the Netherlands with rock/pop programming. Comparable on heritage, multi-genre lineup, and cross-border audience overlap with Belgian festivals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LokerseFeesten
• Facebookfacebook.com/lokersefeesten
• Instagraminstagram.com/lokersefeesten
• Xx.com/lokersefeesten

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Investors

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M&A

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