FAQ

Address: Middenvijver, 2050 Antwerp

Middenvijver park provides an excellent setting for the second edition of Live is Live. The location is just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the city centre of Antwerp, a spacious oasis just across the river. A place that guarantees a pure and intimate vibe and that will proof just as much a musical home to Live is Live, like the beach at Zeebrugge was last year.

Live /s Live EDITION ② takes place at Middenvijver (Linkeroever), 2050 Antwerp. The best way to reach the festival is by bike, foot or public transport. You can all practical information via the following link.

We do not recommend coming to Live is Live by car. Rather use public transport, cycle or come on foot if possible. Coming by car anyway? Reservable parking spaces (first come first serve) can be found in one of the four Park & Rides around Antwerp. Avoid the Kennedytunnel, where there will be road works in the evening from 21:00. Guidance and/or rerouting will be provided.

These car parks are the easiest to reach:
P+R Merksem

• Cheap parking
• Reserve your parking space in advance here!
• Navigate to P+R Merksem with Waze here
• Navigate to P+R Merksem with Google Maps here

Post-X car park

• Cheap parking
• Navigate to Parking Post-X with Waze here
• Navigate to Post-X Parking with Google Maps here

P+R Melsele

• Free
• Navigate to P+R Melsele with Waze here
• Navigate to P+R Melsele with Google Maps here

P+R Linkeroever

• Cheap parking
• Reserve your parking space in advance here!
• Navigate to P+R Linkeroever with Waze here
• Navigate to P+R Linkeroever with Google Maps here

From these car parks, you can reach the festival site on foot or by tram (get off at the Antwerp Regatta stop). Consult the route planner of De Lijn for this.

After the festival, Live is Live will use extra trams to transport visitors back to the car parks (not to Parking Post-X on Sundays).

A guaranteed parking spot is available in our paid car park, which can be reserved via our website as soon as possible.

P3 (Katwilgweg)

• Pay car park: €16.50 per car per day
  The car park must be cleared every night. Do you have a combi ticket or are you coming by car on both Saturday and Sunday? Then you need 2 parking tickets, one for Saturday and one for Sunday.
• A guaranteed spot
• reserve your parking tickets now:
  book here your parking ticket for Saturday June 24
  book here your parking ticket for Sunday June 25
• Navigate to P3 with Waze here
• Navigate to P3 with Google Maps here

Are you disabled and coming by car? Then you can reserve a parking space. Send an e-mail to info@liveislive.be with your name and number plate and we will provide a spot in the nearest car park. You do need to have a ticket for Live is Live 2023.

Tickets are sold only through authorised ticket agent Ticketmaster. Please make sure to only purchase tickets from our authorized ticketing affiliate.

Since October 1st 2013 reselling of tickets for events and/or concerts is covered by the act of 30 July 2012. This act stipulates the regular and/or occasional reselling tickets for events and concerts at a price higher than the definitive price of the original seller is prohibited.

Use one of the exclusive upgrades to ensure your personal best live experience:

SEATS: Seated area with a magical view (+ €25,00). Do you want to be able to enjoy Live is Live concerts whilst relaxing in your own seat? Choose a Tribune Seat ticket to gain access to our grandstand guaranteeing endless views and a perfect view of the artists headlining our stage!

Get your Seats upgrade via ticketmaster.be.

FRONTSTAGE: The feeling of the band (+ €30,00). Do you want to be able to see which chords the guitarist is playing? Immerse yourself in the show as if you were on stage yourself? At the Frontstage area, you’ll be able to look the artist right in the eye!

Get your Frontstage upgrade via ticketmaster.be.

If you already have tickets but want to add an upgrade later on, go to ticketmaster.be and log into your account. Now you are able to select the upgrades you want to add to your ticket. If you have trouble adding your upgrades, contact Ticketmaster via this form.

Our ticket partner Ticketmaster is happy to answer any ticket related questions. You can get in touch with them via the following link.

If you wish to order tickets for the wheelchair platform, please contact Ticketmaster before 17 June through this form. If you order these tickets, you will get guidance end information from our security on the venue. You have to enter the event through the Crew Entrance.

Regarding accessibility for persons with reduced mobility:

• A disabled platform (without chairs) is provided as last year. You may bring your own folding chairs.
• The organisation will also ensure that the bar and food stands are easily accessible.
• This platform is provided for those who need it. It is therefore compulsory to reserve a ticket for this in advance so that the organisation can monitor how many places need to be provided.
• The accompanying person must also buy a ticket that gives access to this platform.
• A limited number of disabled parking spaces will be provided. Tickets for this car park will not be available until later. More information will follow later.
• The organisation will provide guidance on site for those who need it

Unfortunately, since Live is Live is not a festival and we only sell daytickets, we don't offer any accomodations. Here you can find a collection of hotels close to our current location.

As a new venue, it’s our responsibility to create an experience that benefits the guests and the environment. We’re committed to hosting the ultimate best live concerts whilst protecting the amazing tranquil surroundings. Respect and environmental sustainability lie at the heart of our event’s vision. We put the emphasis on doing good and demand our audience to do the same. We aim to let the widest number of people enjoy live music by generating a venue where tolerance, openness and respect are fundamental.

Steps we are taking as a festival:

• Protective measures for nature on and around grounds
• Noise limits monitored
• Healthy food options
• Commit to local partners nutrition
• Focus on public transport
• Promote bicycle
• Extra trams after grid to discourage car
• Deploy vacuum toilets (less water and no chemicals)
• No plastic cutlery
• Sort trash
• Reusable cups
• Ecofest team to clean up

Prohibited items are: food, glassware, cans, camelbags, large or heavy bags, pets (with the exception of assistance animals), (folding) chairs (a small folding stool is allowed), inflatable objects, parasols, selfiesticks, drugs (including nitrous oxide cartridges and openers), fireworks, weapons and firearms, dangerous objects (including – but not limited to – aerosol cans or CS gas) and professional photo, film and other recording equipment. Empty reusable bottles are allowed, empty disposable plastic bottles are only allowed without cap. A light (back) bag or small backpack is no problem, but will be checked at the entrance by a security officer.

Live is Live is not responsible for any loss, theft, accidents, damage and/or any acts of mother nature. By entering the venue grounds you automatically agree on being searched, we reserve the right to deny access to those who refuse to be searched.

Discover all house rules here.

Live Is Live will be completely cashless. This means that you can use your bank card everywhere, including the bars and food stalls. No more queuing up for coupons or tokens! Pay with a bank or credit card, or with your payment app.

Visitors are not allowed to bring their own food and drinks, Live is Live will make sure to provide a wide range of options on our venue grounds.

Great quality food is a must for Live is Live concerts, but we didn’t stop there. We’ll join forces with our Dutch friends at Best Kept Secret, a festival well known for its memorable and high-quality food available to its guest. The BKS team will curate our food lineup during the live concerts focusing on a variety of local dishes and bites by well-known restaurants.

No one under the age of 16 will be permitted to drink alcohol, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted to drink strong liquor.

Welcome! We hope you’ll have an amazing time at our event! By buying an admission ticket and/or entering the event site, the visitor agrees to these house rules:

1. Visitors must adhere to the house rules and instructions of the organization and (local) authorities.
2. If the organization deems this necessary to maintain peace and order during the event, in any case if public order or safety is endangered during the event, it has the right to grant the visitor no (further) access to the event, and/or remove the person from the event location.
3. Visitors enter and attend the event at their own risk. The organization is not liable for loss, theft or damage to visitors' belongings or for health damage such as, but not limited to, hearing and sight damage and other disorders.
4. Persons under the age of 16 will only be admitted if they are accompanied by a person of 18 years or older. Everyone needs a valid admission ticket.
5. Access to the event is only granted upon presentation of a valid admission ticket in combination with a valid ID.
6. The wristband that is obtained on arrival at the event must be worn on the wrist for the entire duration of the event. A wristband that is not worn on the wrist does not give access to the event.
7. To enable the organization to comply with its legal obligations, visitors must be able to identify themselves upon request.
8. The organization does not serve alcohol to -16 year olds and liquor to -18 year olds.
9. The organisation has a zero tolerance policy for any form of violence or discrimination.
10. Registration of the event without prior written consent of the organization in any form whatsoever, including professional photography, filming and making sound and/or image recordings for commercial purposes, is prohibited, as is emphasis of and/or transfer from printed matter.
11. The following items are not allowed to take to the event site: food, glassware, cans, camelbags, large or heavy bags, pets (with the exception of assistance animals), (folding) chairs (a small folding stool is allowed), inflatable objects, parasols, selfiesticks, drugs (including nitrous oxide cartridges and openers), fireworks, weapons and firearms, dangerous objects (including – but not limited to – aerosol cans or CS gas) and professional photo, film and other recording equipment. Empty reusable bottles are allowed, empty disposable plastic bottles are only allowed without cap. A light (back) bag or small backpack is no problem, but will be checked at the entrance by a security officer.
12. Heavy medicines, food and liquids that are necessary in connection with a health condition may be taken in, in combination with a medicine passport (available free of charge at any pharmacy, take into account an application time of approx. 3 weeks).
13. The organization will confiscate or have confiscated items that are not permitted at the entrance. Legal valuables can be picked up later, illegal things are handed over to the police.
14. Visitors to the event can be checked/searched at the entrance. Visitors who refuse to cooperate may be denied access to the event.
15. You receive a cup token for your drink. You can exchange the token for a cup at the bar. If you wish a new drink, bring your used cup to the bar and you will receive a new cup and your drink. If you do not want to walk around with your cup, you can exchange it for a new token at the bar. If you lose your token, you will be asked to pay € 3 for a new one. This will not be refunded. You can return your cup at the end of the day at the bar or at the collection points at the entrance.
16. Smoking is not allowed in tents, canopies and (temporary) buildings. Fines imposed on the organization, caused by an action of the visitor, will be recovered from the visitor.
17. It is not allowed to crowd surf, make fire(s), and/or carry out commercial activities on the site, and/or express yourself in any way offensive, discriminatory or insulting or wear or distribute such signs.

We do our best to make the festival site as accessible as possible for everyone, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee that every part of the site can be (easily) reached by people with disabilities or in wheelchairs. Please contact us at info@liveislive.be.

"Festival buddy"
Looking for someone to enjoy the festival with you? You might find a festival buddy website of the “Genereuze Festivals”!

Feeling unsafe on Live /s Live? The safety of our visitors is a big priority for us. Take care of yourself and your friends. if you feel unsafe or you see someone feeling uncomfortable or harassed, go to the confidant point. We have a confidant (punt vzw) you can turn to, which is located near the EHBO stand on site.

We welcome all ages to Live is Live, children of all ages are permitted. However, all children up to and including the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All guests entering Live is Live —including infants and children — require a valid ticket.

No one under the age of 16 will be permitted to drink alcohol, no one under the age of 18 will be permitted to drink strong liquor.

You can find the terms and conditions here.

We recommend organizing and preparing your visit as much as possible.

TIMINGS:

Saturday June 24 - Mainstage

Doors: 13h00
School is cool: 13h15 - 14h05
Whitney: 14h40 - 15h40
Sylvie Kreusch: 16h15 - 17h15
Warpaint: 17h55 - 18h55
Balthazar: 19h45 - 21h00
The War On Drugs: 22h00 - 23h45

Saturday June 24 - Dageraad

Indigo Sparke: 15h40 - 16h15
Jasmine Jethwa: 17h15 - 17h55
Katie Gregson-MacLeod: 19h00 - 19h40
Novastar (solo): 21h05 - 21h50

Sunday June 25 - Mainstage

Doors: 13h00
The Hickey Underworld: 13h45 - 14h30
Whispering Sons: 15h15 - 16h05
Belle & Sebastian: 16h50 - 17h50
Suede: 18h40 - 19h40
dEUS: 20h40 - 22h10
Grace Jones: 22h50 - 23h50

Sunday June 25 - Dageraad

néomí: 16h10 - 16h50
Hydrogen Sea: 17h55 - 18h35
Admiral Freebee (solo): 19h45 - 20h35
Friskobar Soweto: 22h10 - 22h50

DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE VERSION HERE

Please do allow yourself plenty of time to get in before the start of the concert to enjoy the experience, location and wonderful food. We kindly advise using public transport.

• Please note that all timings are subject to changes

Yes! You can leave your stuff by the entrance in lockers. You can reserve your locker in advance via the following link.

The possible options are:
Extra Large - 6 or 8 coats: 43cm H - 22.5cm W - 43cm D
Medium High - 3-4 coats or 1 backpack (positioned at eye level): 22.3cm H - 21.5cm W - 43cm D
Medium Low - 3-4 coats or 1 backpack (positioned lower): 22.3cm H - 21.5cm W - 43cm D

Lockers will be emptied on Sunday 25 June after the end of the show.
Do you have any practical questions about the lockers? If so, please contact events@mobilelocker.eu

If you still have some balance left on your prepaid card, you can get it back via the following link. This will be possible until 25 July. How does this work:

1. create an account
2. click on the button 'resitutie' to demand for your restitution
3. fill in your bank account details
4. Any administration fees will be deducted from the payment card balance.
5. Afterwards, you will automatically receive an email about the progress of the application.

Journalists will receive a press wristband at the entrance of the event, which is strictly personal, not transferable and must be visibly worn at all times. This wristband will also give you access to the press area. The passes are only valid for a specific day of the event (edition 2023).There will be two different passes for the two days so you need to register on the day of your choice or apply for the two days if you wish to attend the whole weekend.

Journalists can apply here.

Photographers will receive a photo pass and extra wristband at the entrance of the event, which is strictly personal, not transferable and must be visibly worn at all times. The passes are only valid for a specific day of the event (edition 2023). You need to apply for the two days if you wish to attend the whole weekend. There will be two different passes for the two days, so you will also have to register on both days.

Photographers can apply here.

Do you live at Linkeroever and close to Middenvijver? You can find more info about everything happening in your neighbourhood via www.middenvijver.be and middenvijver.be/events.
Have you got specific questions as an inhabitant about parking, closed roads or how to obtain any passes during the event? You can send and email to info@middenvijver.be

Live is Live and Monar are joining forces! The Antwerp-based clothing collective has designed a collection especially for our event, and you will be able to buy it both online and during Live is Live. The Monar team went to work with our artwork and the result is this surprising merchandise line.

Buy yours now via www.monar.be

Plan your Live is Live weekend as best as you can. Find your way from Boker Tov to Dageraad stage at the Live is Live terrain. Find our PDF plan here. Or let your imagination go and feel the call vibes through our terrain drawing.

*Made by Max Goovaerts