About

On the first weekend of the summer holidays, when festivals crowd each other for attention, Live is Live offers an alternative. We cater to music lovers who value quality, atmosphere and originality over mass appeal. We are not yet another big meadow or niche festival. What we offer is authentic: a more intimate setting, in the middle of the city, where every day offers a new musical journey. Instead of one line-up for the whole festival, we offer innovative programming every day, making every festival day a unique experience. This makes Live is Live a dynamic event that continues to surprise and captivate.   

Our festival appeals to people who appreciate festivals for their atmosphere, discoveries, and strong connection with artists. Age is not a given in this regard. At Live is Live, everyone is welcome. People who love a high-quality festival experience, without it feeling too big, too crowded or too commercial. Music lovers who know what they want: an intimate, stylish environment where both well-known and emerging artists are given room to shine. 

Our ambition is to develop Live is Live in the coming years into Antwerp's premier city festival, loved by both Belgian and international visitors. We not only want to book the best artists, but also offer a platform for discovery: new genres, unexpected collaborations and emerging talent. Every year, we want to offer our visitors something special.    

In short, Live is Live is a festival that dares to innovate. We bring music and culture together in the lively city of Antwerp and create an experience that perfectly ushers in summer.