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What to wear to Pukkelpop
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Pukkelpop is a four-day multi-genre festival at Kiewit near Hasselt, with 66,000 visitors a day across grass and woodland and its own campsite. Its 2011 edition was cancelled after a storm killed five people, so rain gear comes first. No press source on what people wear was found.
- Dates
- 19–22 August 2027
- Where
- Hasselt
- Gate rules
- 3 listed
- Outfits
- 2
When and where
- 19–22 August 2027 at Festivalpark Kiewit, Hasselt. Pukkelpop (official)
- Start planning your outfit by 8 Jul 2027, six weeks out. Searches for this festival peak in the last two weeks before it opens.
- Last edition: 20–23 August 2026. Pukkelpop (official)
- 2026 prices (2027 not yet published): combi €287, day €134, VIP day €225, VIP combi €440, camping €43–45. Pukkelpop FAQ (official)
- 66,000 visitors per day Pukkelpop: about (official)
- Music: Multi-genre.
- Official site
Weather and ground
- August in Antwerp (nearest long-term station): high 23.6°C, low 13.7°C, 84 mm of rain over about 11 rain days. Wikipedia: Antwerp
- Grass and woodland, including the "Food Wood" area and the roughly 1 km "Boulevard Bizar". There is camping. Pukkelpop: about (official)
What’s gone wrong before
- The 2011 edition was cancelled after a storm killed five people. Wikipedia: Pukkelpop
The dress code
We haven’t found solid fashion-press coverage of this festival’s style yet, so this section sticks to what the rules, weather and music tell us.
No press coverage of what people wear at Pukkelpop was found. The outfits below are built from the rules, the weather and the woodland site.
Leave these at home
- Camel bags or other water-bladder backpacks (banned). Pukkelpop general conditions (official)
On the ground
Outfits that work here
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Storm-ready
August averages about 11 rain days, and the 2011 storm is part of the festival's history.
- Rain jacketProper waterproof, not just a poncho.Shop at RainsShop at Aigle
- Wellies or waterproof bootsWoodland paths get muddy.Shop at HunterShop at Aigle
- Warm layerNights drop to about 14°C.
Woodland day
Long walks between stages through woods, and water-bladder packs are banned.
- Bum bag or small crossbodyInstead of a camel bag.Shop at Herschel
- Grippy trainersFor the Boulevard Bizar and woodland paths.
- SunglassesFor the open fields.Shop at Komono
Quick answers
When is Pukkelpop 2027?
Pukkelpop runs 19–22 August 2027 in Hasselt, Belgium.
What are the bag and item rules at Pukkelpop?
Water packs: Camel bags (water-bladder backpacks) are banned. Drinks: No liquids, glass or cans. Other: Also banned: nitrous oxide, sharp objects, recording equipment and fires. Rules change each year, so check the festival's own page before you pack.
What should I wear to Pukkelpop?
Pukkelpop is a four-day multi-genre festival at Kiewit near Hasselt, with 66,000 visitors a day across grass and woodland and its own campsite. Its 2011 edition was cancelled after a storm killed five people, so rain gear comes first. No press source on what people wear was found. One outfit that works: storm-ready. August averages about 11 rain days, and the 2011 storm is part of the festival's history.
What is the weather like at Pukkelpop?
August in Antwerp (nearest long-term station): high 23.6°C, low 13.7°C, 84 mm of rain over about 11 rain days.
