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Ieper Hardcore Fest 2026: Three Days of Hardcore Punk in Ypres

Ieper Hardcore Fest will take place from July 3 to 5, 2026, at Ieperfest in Ypres, Belgium. With 18 artists scheduled, this legendary festival has celebrated hardcore punk in all its diversity since 1993, offering three days of raw energy, devastating mosh pits, and punk communion in the historic Flemish city, attracting fans from around the world.

The lineup brings together the most respected bands of the international hardcore scene, exploring all variations of the genre, from beatdown to youth crew, passing through metallic hardcore and powerviolence. Ieper Hardcore Fest has become a global hardcore institution, absolute reference for all genre enthusiasts.

The festival stands out for its authentic and uncompromising atmosphere, faithful to the DIY spirit of hardcore punk. Independent organization, affordable prices, and community engagement make Ieper a unique event where spirit matters as much as music, creating international brotherhood around hardcore values.

European temple of hardcore punk, Ieper Hardcore Fest embodies the longevity and vitality of an underground music scene refusing to sell out. It's the mandatory annual pilgrimage for all lovers of brutal breakdowns, enraged two-steps, and committed messages carried by the most intense and sincere music.