DOUR announces THE OPENING, an extra evening with performances and more

On 15 July 2026

THE OPENING  is a special event welcoming Dour Festival one day before it starts, on 15 July with a more intimate setting and 4 themed stages.

For the first time Dour asked four top-notch collectives/organisations to curate the programme. It's also an idea of ​​collaboration and showcasing collectives that fight to defend their scene.

• 240KMH for electro , with their Face-to-Face format which is a hit right now (two DJs facing each other in the center of a circular dance floor, improvising a musical dialogue almost like a duel).

• Grünt for hip-hop, the essential media outlet for French-language rap! (which consistently offers incredible curations!)

• JauneOrange for Belgian alternative rock , a Liège collective that needs no introduction as it has become a reference in the rock/indie scene of our country.

• Agobun for reggae dub, a Lille-based sound system recognised throughout Europe for the power and authenticity of its sessions

Among the artists and DJs invited, Boys Noize, SPFDJ, Isha, Limsa d'Aulnay, Earl Sixteen and many more. Check out the programme below:

The full line of Dour Festival will be available on 29 March. Stay tuned and get your TICKETS here! Discover and support talented Belgian artists in our playlist.