HOW DO I GET TO LIVE IS LIVE?

    Live is Live takes place at Middenvijver - Linkeroever in Antwerp.

    OUR TIPS

    We look forward to welcoming you on 27, 28 or 29 June at Middenvijver Park in Antwerp! Prepare your visit in advance and think about the best way to get to the festival.

    1. Leave well in time for the concert.
    2. Choose the best way to reach Middenvijver Park. This is not always by car.
    3. Book your bus, train or parking in advance to be sure of a spot.


    Are you a resident of Linkeroever? Then take a look at Middenvijver.be for all relevant information for you.

  • BY FOOT

    For pedestrians coming from Antwerp city centre to Live is Live; you can cross the Scheldt via:

    - Sint-Anna Tunnel
    - Sint-Anna Ferry Service
    - Waterbus

    To return home after the concert, you can do so via the Sint-Anna Tunnel or the Sint-Anna Ferry Service.

    During the outflow after the concert between 23:00 and 02:00, the Sint-Anna Tunnel will be one-way from the Left to the Right Bank. Therefore, at that time, you cannot walk from Antwerp city centre to Linkeroever via the Sint-Anna Tunnel.

  • BIKE / (shared) Scooter

    The bike is your guarantee for a smooth trip to Live is Live. It is also the best way to cross the Scheldt. Right near the entrance, you can leave your bike FREE OF CHARGE in one of the two supervised bike parkings! No reservation or ticket required.

    If you are coming from Melsele / Waasland, choose the Regatta bike parking (address: https://bit.ly/Fietsenparking_Regatta_LIL26)
    If you are coming from Antwerp city centre, the Van Eeden bike parking is the most convenient (address: https://bit.ly/Fietsenparking_VanEeden_LIL26)

    Problems with your bike? Visit our ‘Repair Station' at the Van Eeden bike parking and the Swapfiets repair team will get you back on the road!

    Are you coming from the Antwerp city centre and do you need to cross the Scheldt? The Waasland Tunnel is the smoothest and fastest way!

    Opening Hours Waasland Tunnel for Bikes:

    Saturday, June 27
    14:30 – 20:30 from Antwerp city centre to Linkeroever
    21:30 – 01:00 from Linkeroever to Antwerp city centre

    Sunday, June 28
    14:30 – 20:30 Antwerp city centre to Linkeroever
    21:30 – 01:00 Linkeroever to Antwerp city centre

    Monday, June 29
    22:30 – 01:00 Linkeroever to Antwerp city centre.

    Don't own a bike? With the code SWAPXLIVE, you get a €20 discount on your Swapfiets subscription and can leave your bike in our bike parking for free.

    Going to Live is Live by (shared) scooter? You can do so via the Kennedy Bicycle Tunnel and the Sint-Anna ferry service. 

    Tip: Do you live too far away to cycle to the Live is Live site? Bring your bike by car or rent a bike and park at a Park+Bike festival parking. Check ‘Park + Bike’ for more information and the reservation link.

  • PARK & BIKE

    Do you live too far away to cycle (directly) to the Live is Live site? Then take your bike with you in the car or rent a bike and park at our Park+Bike car park.

    You can park your car atPark & ​​Bike Waasland, after which you cycle for another 15 minutes to Live is Live
    Address:
    Via Google Maps: https://bit.ly/ParkAndBike_Waasland_LIL26_GoogleMaps
    Via Waze: https://bit.ly/ParkAndBike_Waasland_LIL26_Waze 

    Reservation is mandatory and can be done via these links:
    Robbie Williams & more, 27 June
    Park & Bike Waasland

    Nick Cave & more, 28 June
    Park & Bike Waasland

    Iron Maiden & more, 29 June
    Park & Bike Waasland

    Cost: €16 for your (rented) bike, parking for your car is included for free. Bringing your own bike? Then you pay €20 for your parking space.

    Tip! You will find a navigation link on your Park & ​​Bike ticket to easily reach your Park & ​​Bike parking!

  • EVENT SHUTTLE / PRIVATE BUS

    Looking for a convenient way to get to your favourite artist? Take the event-shuttle! The event-shuttle is the official bus-partner to the festival site, with no less than 82 (!) pick-up points. So the bus picks you up close to home and drops you off again at a reserved car park near the concert, all buses remain in the same place during the festival. Arrival at Linkeroever is scheduled between 11:30 & 12:30 and on Monday June 29 between 13:30 & 14:30. The return trip - included in the price - departs 1 hour after the festival.

    Book your tickets now for a hassle-free ride without stress about traffic jams or parking!

    Event-shuttle Robbie Williams

    Event-shuttle Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

    Event-shuttle Iron Maiden

    If you are organizing your own bus to Middenvijver Park, please reserve a free parking space at our parking via this link.

  • LIVE IS LIVE SHUTTLE

    Enjoy our Live is Live shuttle service! Are you coming from Antwerp? Then board at “Opera” or "Antwerpen Bres”. 
    Are you coming from Melsele / Waasland? Then choose the boarding point at P&R Melsele. 

    Shuttle Service Regatta – Melsele 
    2 stops: Regatta / P&R Melsele
    This service is free, no reservation needed! Our shuttle buses run between 11:00 (on Saturday & Sunday) or 14:00 (on Monday) and 01:30.

    Shuttle Service City Centre – Linkeroever
    To get from Antwerp Centre to Middenvijver Park, you can use De Lijn line P5. These buses stop at Van Eeden, which is within walking distance of Live is Live. You can return home using the free shuttle buses that depart from Van Eeden and stop at Antwerpen Bres and Rooseveltplaats.

  • TRAM

    Due to maintenance works in the Brabo tunnel, no tram traffic will be possible near Middenvijver Park during Live is Live. Sufficient alternatives will be provided.

    Are you using regular public transport? Plan your journey via De Lijn, or check SlimNaarAntwerpen.be for your best route.

  • TRAIN

    BelgianTrain is running extra trains to Linkeroever station and special night trains from Antwerp Central and Sint-Niklaas (only on Saturday and Sunday).

    Take the (night) train

    • After Live is Live, Belgiantrain is running special night trains (only on Saturday and Sunday) from Antwerp Central and Sint-Niklaas. Purchase your night train ticket via Belgiantrain.be to reserve your seat.
    • This also includes the return journey from a station of your choice (to Linkeroever station).
    • After your concert day, you can reach Antwerp Central or Sint-Niklaas via the specially scheduled and free shuttle train. 


    Linkeroever Station will have extra service
    Sat 27/06 and Sun 28/06: S34 & IC Oostende – Antwerpen
    Check the Belgiantrain route planner for more information.


    Free shuttle train after Live is Live from Linkeroever Station (only on Saturday and Sunday).

    • To Antwerp Central - Between 23:40 and 01:40 (every 15 / 20 minutes)
    • To Sint-Niklaas - Between 23:50 and 01:30 (every 20 minutes)

    There is no extra train service to and from Antwerp Linkeroever on Monday 29/06.

  • CAR

    Parking is not permitted near the event site. Visitors arriving by car can make use of several Live is Live car parks. Please keep in mind you will need some additional travel time due to onward transport by shuttle bus, train or (rented) bike from the parking space to the festival site. Would you like to cycle on from your parking spot? Then check the Park & ​​Bike section for all information!

    City centre Car Parks
    For those coming from the provinces of Antwerp, Limburg, Flemish Brabant, Walloon Brabant, or the Netherlands, this is the best car park (and you don't have to face the Kennedy Tunnel). In the city centre of Antwerp, exclusive parking spaces are reserved for Live is Live concertgoers in a number of existing car parks: 

    On Sunday 28.06 and Monday 29.06:
    Q-Park Steendok / Kooldok – onward transport via Shuttle Bus: Reserve your spot via this link.

    On Saturday 27.06 and Sunday 28.06:
    Q-Park Antwerp Astridplein – onward transport via train: Reserve your spot via this link.

    On Saturday 27.06 and Sunday 28.06:
    Interparking Antwerp Central – onward transport via train: Reserve your spot via this link.

    The cost of your parking ticket is €20.

    Linkeroever Parking
    Reserve your spot in our parking lot on Linkeroever(Left Bank), within walking distance (max 700m) of P&R Melsele. Follow the navigation links below; as you get closer to your destination, you can follow the signage. From this car park, a free shuttle bus will take you to the Live is Live site. Are you coming from the provinces of West Flanders, East Flanders, Hainaut, Luxembourg, or Namur? Then choose this parking lot.

    Navigation links to Parking Linkeroever:
    - Via Google Maps: https://bit.ly/ParkingMelsele_LIL26_GoogleMaps 
    - Via Waze: https://bit.ly/ParkingMelsele_LIL26_Waze 

    The cost for your parking ticket + free onward transport is €20. Reserve your spot via this link.
    *Buy your parking ticket on time! Starting Saturday 27 June, parking tickets for Parking Melsele will cost €30.

    Or secure your parking spot at P&R Linkeroever (please note: capacity is limited, so reserve in advance) and walk the rest of the way to Live is Live.

    Purchased a VIP parking ticket?
    You will park in our VIP car park within walking distance of the event. Follow the navigation links below and then the signage towards “P VIP”. 

    VIP Parking navigation links:
    - Via Google maps: https://bit.ly/Backstage_festivaldays_LIL26_GoogleMaps 
    - Via Waze: https://bit.ly/Backstage_festivaldays_LIL26_Waze 

    Please note: a VIP parking ticket can only be purchased in combination with a VIP or The Garden ticket.
    *Buy your parking ticket on time! Starting Saturday 27 June, VIP parking tickets will cost €35.

  • KISS & RIDE / TAXI / UBER

    Get dropped off and picked up at our Kiss & Ride zone. Navigate to Beatrijslaan, 9050 Antwerp and follow the ‘Kiss & Ride’ signs.

    Navigation links:
    Via Google Maps: https://bit.ly/Kiss_And_Ride_Taxi_LIL26_GoolgeMaps 
    Via Waze: https://bit.ly/Kiss_And_Ride_Taxi_LIL26_Waze