The full lineup for Nick Cave’s curated Sunday at Live Is Live is revealed — and it’s everything the dark alternative scene could have wished for.
It’s no longer a matter of marking your calendar — Live Is Live 2026 is days away, and Sunday 28 June at Middenvijver Park in Antwerp is shaping up to be one of the most significant outdoor concerts Belgium has seen in years. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds headline a day that Cave himself has curated, and the supporting lineup is nothing short of exceptional.
The Full Sunday Lineup — 28 June 2026
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Das Pop |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Anna Von Hausswolff |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Benjamin Clementine |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Eefje De Visser |
| 19:15 – 20:15 | Johnny Marr |
| 21:15 – 23:45 | Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds |
Doors open at 12:00. The evening runs until 23:45.
A Day Curated By Cave Himself
Nick Cave holds a deep and personal connection with Antwerp, and in 2026, he has taken that relationship further by personally curating the entire Sunday programme at Live Is Live. The result is a lineup that reads like a love letter to left-field songwriting: Belgian indie legends Das Pop, the otherworldly cathedral organ mysticism of Anna Von Hausswolff, the eccentric genius of Benjamin Clementine, Dutch singer-songwriter Eefje De Visser, and — warming up the crowd for the main event — former Smiths guitarist and indie icon Johnny Marr.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds — Two And A Half Hours Of Pure Ritual
With a headline slot running from 21:15 to 23:45, this is no quick greatest-hits run. Two and a half hours with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is an immersive, ritualistic experience — spanning four decades of music from the Birthday Party chaos to the raw grief of Skeleton Tree, the quiet devastation of Ghosteen, and the life-affirming grandeur of Wild God. Their live shows are unlike anything else: unpredictable, physically intense, and deeply emotional. Cave is one of those rare artists who makes you feel every word.
Practical Information
- Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
- Location: Middenvijver Park, Blancefloerlaan, 2050 Antwerp (Linkeroever)
- Doors: 12:00
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds on stage: 21:15 – 23:45
- Tickets: via liveislive.be (Fever or Eventim) — €120–€125
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
- Children: Under 5 not permitted; ages 5–16 must be accompanied by an adult with valid ticket
- Getting there: Within walking and cycling distance from Antwerp city centre
Why This Sunday Is Special
Live Is Live isn’t your typical multi-stage festival. Each day has a single headliner delivering a full show — no competing stages, no half-hearted sets. The Middenvijver Park setting on the Left Bank provides an intimate, green backdrop that transforms into something genuinely magical after dark. Nick Cave on a stage under open sky at 21:15, with the park crowd locked in: that’s a once-in-a-generation evening.
Anna Von Hausswolff alone is worth arriving early for. Johnny Marr — armed with some of the most iconic guitar lines in indie rock history — makes this arguably one of the strongest supporting bills Live Is Live has ever assembled.
If you’re anywhere near Antwerp on 28 June 2026, you have no excuse. Be there.
