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✈️How to get to Paradise City Festival
Planning your trip to Paradise City Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Brussels Airport (BRU), about 4 km from the venue.
- Allow about 6 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Zaventem or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Paradise City Festival
Accommodation near the Paradise City Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Zaventem, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Zaventem.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Paradise City Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Paradise City Festival in June 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 22% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 26° / 17° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Rain | 23° / 14° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 27° / 14° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Paradise City Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Paradise City Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Zaventem and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Paradise City Festival 2026: Electronic Music and Environmental Commitment
Paradise City Festival will take place from June 26 to 28, 2026, in Belgium. With 29 artists scheduled, this unique festival combines cutting-edge electronic programming and radical commitment to environmental sustainability, offering an immersive experience where techno, house, and contemporary art dialogue with nature.
Headliners include Richie Hawtin, minimal techno pioneer and iconic Detroit figure, Floating Points, virtuoso British producer fusing jazz, ambient, and electronic, as well as DE JEUGD VAN TEGENWOORDIG, experimental Dutch hip-hop collective. The festival will also host Interplanetary Criminal and other artists from the European underground scene.
Paradise City stands out for its holistic approach to festival culture, offering ephemeral architecture, art installations, sustainable gastronomy, and wellness zones. The lineup explores deep house, ambient, downtempo, and experimental sounds, creating a coherent sonic journey from day to night.
Belgium's first 100% sustainable festival, Paradise City embodies an alternative vision of events, proving it's possible to celebrate electronic music while respecting the planet. Between intimate sets and spectacular performances, the festival offers a conscious and festive experience, true to its name as an eco-responsible urban paradise.
❓FAQ
What are the dates and opening hours of Paradise City 2026?
The festival runs from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026: Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 01:00, Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00. The campsite opens as early as 11:00 on Friday.
Is there a campsite and what does it include?
Yes, the Sweet Harmony campsite sits next to the festival grounds and Ribaucourt Castle (sold out for 2026). It includes hot showers, toilets and a breakfast buffet served Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 11:30 and Monday until 10:30. The camping ticket also covers a €10 waste deposit.
What food is on offer?
Paradise City is a 100% vegetarian festival: over 19 food trucks serve plant-based dishes across three food courts, alongside several bars and free drinking-water fountains. Bringing your own food is not allowed.
Is payment cashless?
Yes, Paradise City is fully cashless. You top up your wristband by card or via a mobile payment app, then scan your wristband to pay. Cash is only accepted at the top-up booths, never at the bars.
How do I get there by train and are there shuttles?
The nearest station is Vilvoorde. From there, free electric shuttle buses run continuously (at least every 15 minutes) to and from the festival. Special night trains then serve Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and other cities after closing.
Can children attend and up to what age is it free?
Children under 12 get in free; under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A Milk & Chill space, staffed by experienced midwives, is available for breastfeeding, pumping and resting.
