Is Couleur Café 2026 sold out? Tickets & heatwave info
A heatwave is set to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Couleur Café. Friday, 26 June and Saturday, 27 June are now SOLD-OUT (source: official website, 23 June 2026). Tickets are still available for Sunday, 28 June.
Organisers have published a comprehensive “Everything you need to know” guide detailing the heatwave measures in effect, including free water stations across the site, mist sprayers, and expanded shaded areas in Osseghem Park.
The 2026 line-up: Ezra Collective, Rema & more near the Atomium
A few of the confirmed headliners:
- Ezra Collective — Mercury Prize-winning London afrobeat-jazz
- Rema — Nigerian afrobeats new wave
- Amaarae — Ghanaian soul-pop
- Danny Ocean — Latino hit-maker
- Thee Sacred Souls, KeBlack, Pongo, Obongjayar
Please note: the Solidarité Congo concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled (for logistical reasons, official statement from 18 June 2026). The Sunday timetable will revert to its original format — be sure to check the app and the website before you go.
What to bring and how to stay safe in the festival heatwave
- Drink before you feel thirsty: all water points on site are free. Bring a reusable bottle.
- SPF 50 sunscreen + a hat: parts of the lawns at Osseghem Park are south-facing and directly exposed to the sun.
- Light clothing, closed-toe shoes: the winning combination for 6 hours of dancing.
- Prioritise public transport: metro line 6 to Heysel, tram 7, and buses 84/88. No car, no parking stress.
- Locate the shaded areas and mist sprayers as soon as you arrive — they’re the best spots to recharge between sets.
- Look out for your friends: headaches and nausea can be signs of heat exhaustion: move into the shade, cool down, drink water and alert a first-aid responder. Very hot, dry skin, a high temperature, confusion or loss of consciousness can be signs of heatstroke, a medical emergency: get help immediately (on-site first-aiders or 112).
More than music: The eco-friendly and solidary side of the festival
- Free entry for children under 6
- Eco-friendly charter: waste sorting, reusable cups, green mobility
- Solidarity Village featuring NGOs and Brussels-based collectives
- A programme that opens windows onto 4 continents in 3 nights
How to get to Couleur Café in Laeken by metro, tram, or bus
- When: Friday, 26 June (sold-out), Saturday, 27 June (sold-out), Sunday, 28 June 2026
- Doors open: 4pm on Friday, 3pm on Saturday and Sunday
- Where: Osseghem Park — Place de l’Atomium, Laeken (1020 Brussels)
- Transport: Metro line 6 'Heysel', tram 7, buses 84/88
- Sunday tickets & full line-up: see official website below
A final word from our Brussels expert, Ketje
“For 35 years, they’ve been teaching us how to dance together. A 35°C forecast isn’t going to stop us — it will just remind us to drink water. See you on Sunday evening at the foot of the Atomium.”
🔗 Sources & Verifiable Links
- Couleur Café — official website (FR)
- Couleur Café — Everything you need to know (heatwave measures)
- Couleur Café — Sunshine & Sunday tickets (23/06/2026)
- Couleur Café — Solidarité Congo cancellation
- City of Brussels — Couleur Café page
— Ketje · Brussels by Night · #BXLove
