FCKNYE 2026: an XXL line-up for its 15th edition!
What if the best way to end 2026 was not to sleep before 2027? The FCKNYE Festival returns to Brussels Expo from December 30th to January 1st for three nights of music and an XXL New Year's Eve. For its 15th edition, the Belgian event now unveils its full program, with nearly 100 performances spread across rap, techno, hard techno, hardcore, hardstyle, and drum & bass.
Among the artists to be found, Vladimir Cauchemar, DJ Gigola, Holy Priest, Trym, Alignment, ascendant vierge, and LB aka LABAT will rub shoulders with major names in French rap such as Kaaris, PLK, Niska, Kalash Criminel, and Leto. A line-up that embraces contrasts, between big electronic productions, particularly intense sets, and rap concerts tailored to make the crowd sing along.
Electronic music remains at the heart of this edition. Kobosil, Angerfist, Showtek, Dr. Peacock, Hedex, K Motionz, and Holy Priest illustrate the diversity of the sounds on offer. From hard techno to hardcore, through drum & bass and hardstyle, FCKNYE is not limited to a single stage: each space defends its own musical identity. On December 31st, five stages will operate simultaneously to accompany the transition to the new year.
The festival has also planned several duo formats and unexpected encounters between artists. Apashe will notably share the bill with Vladimir Cauchemar, while Creeds and Todiefor will meet for a joint set. On January 1st, Vald, Vladimir Cauchemar, and Todiefor will unite their universes in a single performance, enough to prolong the festivities after the countdown.
The ambition matches the event: after welcoming 67,000 festival-goers during the previous edition, FCKNYE is aiming for 75,000 participants this year over the three days. Since its beginnings in 2010, the festival has grown to become a major New Year's Eve event in Belgium, attracting an audience from many European countries.
Regarding practical information, the event is set at Brussels Expo, in Brussels, with concerts from December 30th to January 1st. An indoor campsite is also offered for those who want to enjoy the event without having to look for accommodation in the middle of the night.
Tickets are available on the festival's official website, with several packages depending on the chosen days. For those who want to start 2027 in the middle of the bass, lasers, and a crowd that came to party, FCKNYE promises to be one of the great musical events of this end of the year.
