The countdown is on: Les Ardentes returns to Rocourt (Liège), just an hour from Brussels, from July 2 to 5, 2026, for an edition unlike any other. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. And to celebrate these two decades of existence in style, the organizers have just revealed four major names.
Aya Nakamura, The Black Eyed Peas, PLK and Future at Ardentes 2026
For this anniversary year, Aya Nakamura has the honor of opening the ball on Friday, July 3. The French artist, who has become a global icon of urban pop, will transform Les Ardentes into a gigantic dancefloor. After filling three French stadiums in a flash a few weeks ago, she’ll be treading Liège soil to defend the hits from her new album Destinée, released tomorrow, November 21. A concert not to be missed.
Black Eyed Peas back in force
On the same day, another big name will be rocking the plain: the Black Eyed Peas. The American group that made the whole planet dance with “I Gotta Feeling” and “Pump It” is making a long-awaited comeback, even if we would have loved to see Fergie alongside will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo.
Finally, Les Ardentes also confirms its position as Belgium’s best hip-hop festival with the presence of American rapper Future, who will perform on Saturday July 4. Another big name in the game, rapper PLK, whose album Chambre 140 reached number one in the French and Walloon charts, will perform on Sunday, July 5.
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First ticket sales on November 21!
In all, the festival will welcome over 120 artists on four stages. While we await the full line-up to be revealed shortly, a first wave of tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Friday November 21, at 11am, at reduced prices.