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Alcatraz Open Air is one of Europe’s premier metal festivals, drawing thousands of fans every year to Kortrijk, Belgium. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 edition: the line-up, ticket prices, venue details, camping options, and more.
Line-Up 2025
The Alcatraz Metal Festival 2025 features an impressive line-up with over 100 bands spanning various metal genres. Headliners include Kreator, Machine Head, and Mastodon. Other highlights are Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Ministry, Kerry King, W.A.S.P., Abbath, Fear Factory, and many more. The musical spectrum covers thrash, death, black metal, progressive, and hard rock.
Location & Venue
The festival takes place from August 8 to 10, 2025, at the Sport Campus Lange Munte in Kortrijk, Belgium (Bad Godesberglaan 22, 8500 Kortrijk). The site features four stages with different focuses:
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Prison Stage: Main open-air stage
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Swamp Stage: Extreme metal genres
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Helldorado Stage: Stoner, goth, punk rock, etc.
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La Morgue Stage: Club atmosphere with local and international acts
Ticket Prices 2025
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Festival Pass (3-day combi ticket): €219 (early bird sold out)
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Single Day Ticket: €105
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VIP Single Day Ticket: €190
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Camping: starting at €21 (various options from basic to glamping)
Tickets are available on the official festival website. VIP tickets and special camping options are limited and tend to sell out quickly.
Camping & Accommodation
Alcatraz Open Air offers a range of camping options—from basic tent sites to camper spots and luxury glamping units like Eagle Plaza or B-and-bee accommodations. Alternatively, there are plenty of hotels in nearby Kortrijk city center.
Food & Payment
The festival grounds offer a wide variety of food, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Payments on-site are made using coins (e.g., 10 coins = €32), which can be exchanged for food and drinks.
Highlights & Extras
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Warm-up party on Thursday evening (August 7) for campers or with a separate ticket
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Capacity: around 20,000 visitors
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Unique prison-themed festival design and pyrotechnics on the main stage
With this guide, you’re all set to enjoy one of the most epic metal festivals of the year!
