LOCATION
Hoogtij Open-Air takes place at the home base of Zeescouts Jan Bart in Harelbeke
Enjoy an open-air festival surrounded by music, good vibes and plenty of space to dance.
Festival location:
Stasegemsesteenweg 27,
8530 Harelbeke,
Belgium
How to get there?
By bike
Coming by bike is one of the easiest and greenest ways to reach Hoogtij Open-Air.
A bicycle parking area will be available near the festival entrance.
Ride together. Ride green. 🌱
By car
Coming by car? We encourage you to carpool with your friends whenever possible. It reduces traffic, makes parking easier and helps us keep Hoogtij a little greener.
Follow the signs and instructions from our festival crew when approaching the festival grounds.
Public transport
Prefer public transport? Check your route in advance and make sure to check the departure time of your last bus or train home.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The gates of Hoogtij Open-Air open at 4 PM.
Festival hours:
4 PM – 1 AM
A little preparation goes a long way. Before heading to Hoogtij, make sure you’ve got the essentials:
- Your festival ticket / QR code
- A valid ID
- Your smartphone
- Suitable clothing for the weather
- Sunscreen on sunny days
- A raincoat when rain is expected
- Your best festival mood
To keep Hoogtij safe and enjoyable for everyone, certain items are not allowed on the festival grounds.
Festival staff may refuse prohibited items at the entrance.
There will be security.
We will call the police if necessary.
Please leave the following at home:
- Your own (alcoholic) drinks
- Glass bottles or containers
- Dangerous or sharp objects
- Fireworks
- Illegal substances/ all kinds
- Large bags or unnecessary luggage
We accept various convenient payment methods, including major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard), also all debitcards and in some cases, cash.
Dancing makes you hungry!
You’ll find a selection of food and drinks on the festival grounds. Grab something to eat between two DJ sets or cool down with a refreshing drink at the bar.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available, so there is something for everyone.
Our standard hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?
No problem
Get in touch with the Hoogtij team through our Contact page or send us an email at info@hoogtijopenair.be
We’ll be happy to help.
SAFETY FIRST
Your safety comes first
If you feel unwell, get injured or notice someone who needs help, don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our festival crew.
They will help you or guide you to the appropriate assistance.
Look out for yourself, look out for your friends and celebrate responsibly.
FREE TAPWATER ON THE FESTIVAL
The temperatures can be very high.
You get thirsty from showing off your amazing dancemoves.
Or you had a little bit too much…
Don’t worry we got you.
Free drinkable tapwater will be available inside the festival!
You are not allowed to breng any liquids inside, but feel free to take your own empty waterbottle