XRDS Festival | 15.08 & 16.08

The Festival

Curated by Fuse, Belgium’s longest-running techno retreat, XRDS – Crossroads Festival returns on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Over two days and three stages, more than 50 artists will shape a soundscape that draws you in and keeps you there. Nestled in the heart of Brussels, XRDS unfolds in a setting like no other, tucked beneath towering highways, yet cradled by the quiet beauty of Parc des Étangs / Vijverspark. Here, the hum of the city fades into a different kind of rhythm, where concrete and canopy intertwine, and dance floors emerge in the most unexpected of places.

From leftfield house to techno, with detours into breaks, drum & bass, and beyond, XRDS welcomes a mix of local pioneers and global visionaries. Carefully chosen yet full of surprises, our program aims to be open, adventurous, and always evolving.

Parc des étangs

Vijverspark

Your green escape beneath Brussels’ viaducts, Vijverspark / Parc des Étangs, is a maze of earthy paths, dense forests, and quiet grassy planes, framed by towering concrete giants. A park we cherish and protect, with a growing commitment to its preservation.

As a boutique festival with a DIY spirit, XRDS thrives in the in-between, where concrete meets nature, and subcultures collide. Set against the brutalist backdrop of Anderlecht, it mirrors the city itself: raw, layered, and ever-evolving.

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