Thursday 14.05
Friday 15.05
Saturday 16.05
2026
(R)evolution over repetition
In 2026, we're mixing things up. Horst is a living organism in constant motion. Driven by difference, stitched together by experiment. The power’s always been in the patchwork!
This year, we embrace that metamorphosis. In a culture that rewards clarity and sameness, we choose the opposite: the beauty of contradiction and collision. Not as noise, but as a source of inspiration. Horst 2026 celebrates complexity, and the countless possibilities it brings. We’re a work-in-progress, and honestly, that’s kind of the point :)
ARTS
Horst Arts 2026 starts from a simple belief: multiplicity isn’t noise, it’s the essential condition of public space. In a time of homogenisation and polarisation, we choose to build places where multitudes are not only tolerated, but actively cared for. From permanent spatial interventions to live moments of gathering, our arts programming treats Asiat Park as a shared infrastructure for encounter, experimentation, and collective imagination.
Anal Pompidou
Anal Pompidou
Apolemia
Apolemia
Bureau Barme, Laurens & Luguern
Bureau Barme, Laurens & Luguern
Bureau Bas Smets
Bureau Bas Smets
Delphine Dénéréaz
Delphine Dénéréaz
Eline Dewit
Eline Dewit
Emma Cogné & Flore Fockedey
Emma Cogné & Flore Fockedey
Fallon Mayanja
Fallon Mayanja
L'ÉQUIPE architectes
L'ÉQUIPE architectes
Lisa Vereertbrugghen
Lisa Vereertbrugghen
Marilou Dejans & Nel Maertens
Marilou Dejans & Nel Maertens
Paul Maheke
Paul Maheke
Queereeoké
Queereeoké
TAKK
TAKK
TEd'A arquitectes
TEd'A arquitectes
Yoshi Sodeoka
Yoshi Sodeoka
INFO
A ground for collective creation
Rooted in the ongoing development of Asiat Park, Horst Festival brings together emerging talent and established voices to explore how creativity can shape and activate public space. Each edition builds on the park’s evolving story, transforming the former military base into a living laboratory for artistic and communal experimentation. Through music, performances, and exhibitions, Horst offers a space for artistic collaboration. The festival forms the beating heart of a wider cultural programme that unfolds throughout summer, nurturing dialogue between artists, audiences, and the park itself. Horst Festival 2026 is set to take place on 14, 15, and 16 May.
Tickets
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There are only Thursday tickets left. Weekend, Camping, Friday, and Saturday passes are sold out for now.
The official ticket resale will be available from 25th of February via Ticketswap.
How to get there
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Horst Festival 2026 takes place from Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 May at Asiat Park with Thursday being a bank holiday.
Address: Willem Elsschotstraat 17, 1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium.
→ By Train & Public Transport: Vilvoorde Station is a short walk/ride from the site. It is the most sustainable and efficient way to reach us.
→ By Bike: We encourage everyone to come by bike. Ample bike parking is provided. You can also join our Horst Peloton for a collective ride from Brussels to the site.
→ Shuttle Buses: Dedicated shuttle buses will operate throughout the weekend.
→ By Car: We recommend carpooling with friends if you must drive as parking is liiiimited.
Detailed transport schedules, shuttle routes, and bike routes will be released closer to the date. For more specific questions, please consult our FAQ.
Accessibility
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Horst prioritises accessibility for all attendees, ensuring that all stages and the majority of the artworks at the festival are wheelchair accessible. Each sanitary zone across the site is equipped with at least one toilet for people with disabilities.
If you would like to receive more information or assistance, please get in touch via info@horstartsandmusic.com.
Asiat Park
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Our home - Asiat Park - is the former Arsenal of Instruments and Equipment for Telecommunication, which operated from 1946 to 2008. The terrain housed soldiers who were responsible for the production of components for military telecommunication. Over time Asiat Park’s vast warehouses, efficient barracks and spacious driving courts have been taken over by nature. In partnership with the City of Vilvoorde Horst has been the cultural catalyst of the site, reshaping its landscape and regenerating its buildings since 2022. Stimulating the development of Asiat Park in a fruitful longer-term collaboration
Questions? Visit our FAQ
