Location
Parc des Etangs / Vijverspark — Brussels
50°49'26.3"N 4°16'44.8"E
40+ artists, 3 stages over a 2-day program on Sat. 19 and Sun. 20 August. A fresh take on a cozy gem of a boutique festival in the capital of Europe. The two-day program features both young talents and established artists, local and international DJs held in the outskirts of Brussels beneath the notorious bridges of Anderlecht.
Fuse is set out on a quest to offer a festival experience that was antithetical to conventional clubbing. XRDS was born, marking the club's first foray into the world of festivals.
Nestled in the heart of Brussels, XRDS is a testament to the city's vibrant cultural and artistic identity. Beneath the motorways that loom overhead when you're on the dance floor, XRDS, pronounced as "crossroads," is an explicit nod to its location. Aiming to bring a fresh, inspiring wave to the Brussels music scene, revolving around an interest in electronic music, XRDS distinguishes itself from others with its unique location beneath the infamous Brussels highways.
However, nature triumphs over the relentless expansion of an urban metropolis. Under the highway bridges, a verdant oasis awaits, serving as one of the few havens where nature persisted. It is the intersection of these two contrasting realms that XRDS occupies, the point where the harshness of concrete meets the softness of nature.
XRDS embodies a new wave of electronic music, characterised by its avant-garde and experimental approach to sound. As a platform for emerging and established artists, XRDS cultivates an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the city's rich cultural tapestry. With a renewed focus on community engagement, it seeks to empower marginalised voices and elevate the local arts scene.
As we prepare for the upcoming edition, we invite you to join us on a journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional music festivals. With an immersive, multi-sensory experience that celebrates the city's unique identity, XRDS promises to be an event like no other.
With three stages scattered throughout the venue, each with its unique atmosphere, XRDS will take you on a journey through the city's diverse music scene. From techno to house to experimental, there's something for everyone.
XRDS is more than just a festival; it's a celebration of the city's rich cultural heritage and a tribute to its vibrant art scene. It's a testament to the city's resilience and ability to adapt to change, and it's an opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and enjoy the best of what Brussels has to offer.
Festival line-up
Afterparties line-up
On each festival day we host an afterparty at Fuse that runs from 22h00 until 07h00.
Afterparty tickets need to be purchased separately through our ticketshop.
F.A.Q.
GENERAL
You can find us at the mesmerizing Vijverspark in Anderlecht, Belgium. Navigation section coming online soon.
Address: Avenue Marius Renard, Anderlecht
Saturday: 12h00 – 01h00
Sunday: 12h00 – 23h00
We host an afterparty at Fuse on both days. Afterparty runs from 22h00 until 07h00.
The minimum age to enter the festival is 18 years. Visitors are obligated to enter their date of birth upon purchasing a ticket. If the visitor is younger than 18 years it isn’t possible to purchase a ticket to the festival. When there is a doubt that a visitor isn’t old enough to enter the festival we will do a passport check. When the visitor hasn’t reached the age of 18, access will be denied. The ticket will not be refunded.
F.A.Q.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Midi Station in Brussels is the best way to get to the festival by train. There are direct trains to this station from many stations including Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven and Brussels North and Central. Plan your route and buy your ticket via the NMBS website.
From the Zuidstation, either the Metro, Tram or bus is a smooth way to get to the festival location. There are several rides per hour there and back until a little after midnight.
By metro
- Line 6 direction 'Koning Boudewijn' or Line 2 direction 'Simonis' - change in 'Weststation'.
- Line 5 direction 'Erasmus' - get off at 'Het Rad'.
- At the centre of Brussels, provides a connection to
other metro lines - 6 metro trains/hour until 23:00
- 3 Metros/hour between 23:00 and 00:30
- Connection Brussels South via lines 6 & 2
- At the centre of Brussels, provides a connection to
– At the stop 'Het Rad' the walking route to the festival is indicated.
1,5 km - 18' walk
– At the stop 'Eddy Merckx'
1,5 km - 18' walk
By tram / bus
- Line 81: Montgomery - Marius Renard
Direct connection from Ixelles (tram) and Zuidstation (replacement bus) to Vijverspark, stop 'Marius Renard'.
- Line 74: Uccle - Clemence Verard
Direct connection from Uccle (Bus) to Vijverspark stop 'Marie Curie'
– From the Zuidstation it's a few hundred metres walk to the Fuse for those going to the after party.
Tip: A handy route planner for public transport in Belgium can be found via this link.
By train
- Anderlecht Station
- Distance to the festival: 1,5 km
- 19' walking
- 7' by bike
- Connection
- Schaerbeek, 1 train/hour, last train at 23:30
- Stops: Brussels South, Central and North
- Zottegem, 1 train/hour, last train at 22:33
- Stops: Denderleeuw, Welle, Haaltert, Ede, Burst, Terhagen, Herzele, Hillegem
- Schaerbeek, 1 train/hour, last train at 23:30
- Distance to the festival: 1,5 km
- Station Forest South
- Distance to festival: 3,5 km
- 22' bus line 810, every 40 min.
- Connection
- 's Gravenbrakel 1 train/hour, last 22:08
- Stops: Ruisbroek, Lot, Buizingen, Halle, Lembeek, Tubeke, Hennuyeres
- 's Gravenbrakel 1 train/hour, last 22:08
- Distance to festival: 3,5 km
The XRDS Festival is easily accessible by bicycle. Many municipalities are within cycling distance. There is a free, guarded cycle park on Marius Renardlaan under the Brussels ring road near the entrance to the festival. XRDS will provide a small gift for all cyclists!
Also handy: in Brussels, you can make use of Villo's shared bicycles. A day pass costs 1 euro with the first half hour of each ride being free and 0.5 euro for the second half hour. There are 6 Villo stations around the Vijverspark: Marius Renard, Theo Lambert, Luther King, Curie, Merckx and Van Hellemont. You can find more information about Villo here.
Cycle highways:
- FR0 & FR1 Central bicycle ring Brussels - along Vijverspark
- F223 Brussels Bockstael - Brussels Cureghem
- F209 Vijverspark - direction Denderleeuw and Anderlecht East
- F20 Halle - connection to F209
- Junctions in the Brussels periphery
- min. 2 Km from festival
Do you live too far to come by bike? Park & Bike is highly recommended. You take the bike in the car, park nearby and then you cycle to the XRDS bike park. Parking is possible at a.o:
- Westland Shopping (Sylvain Dupuislaan 433, 1070 Anderlecht - 2,1 km by bike)
- Basilix Shopping (Keizer Karellaan 420, 1082 Sint-Agatha-Berchem - 7.3 km by bike)
From Vijverspark it is a 6,8 km bike ride to the Fuse for those going to the after-party.
These are the recommended roads to take to approach the festival location.
- Via R0 Ring around Brussels
- E40 Ghent (55 km)
- E40 Leuven (47 km)
- A12 & E19 Antwerp (53 & 64 km)
- E19 Mons (65 km)
- Connection E42
We strongly advise against it, but if you choose to come to Brussels by car, there are some important things to bear in mind:
Parking: Visitors
- Visitors to the festival can park at P+R CERIA-COOVI near exit 16 of the R0. A day ticket costs 15 euros. The walking route to the festival is signposted.
1 km - 13' walk
Kiss + Ride: Visitors
There is a K+R zone on the Marius Renardlaan near the festival entrance. From the R0 take exit 15 and follow the signs K+R.
There is also a Taxi Service at the K+R.
If you want to go to the afterparty in the Fuse by car, you can park in Parking Hallepoort or OneParking Brussel Zuid, both of which are nine minute walk from the Fuse.
If you don't want to stress about travelling far on the day of the concert, just stay in Brussels. Thanks to visit.brussels, you can make this an unforgettable city trip. For all the information, go to www.visit.brussels
F.A.Q.
PRACTICAL
No, afterparty tickets are sold separately. Fuse has a limited capacity so we advise buying your afterparty tickets in advance.
Yes, lockers are available on site.
Flyers and/or posters of other events – without any permission of the organization – are not allowed. Please reach out to us through info@xrds.be if you want to know about promotional opportunities on our festival grounds.
If you bought your ticket via Paylogic, please follow this link to retrieve it or contact the customer service of Resident Advisor (ticketsupport@ra.co) directly.
Yes! Every day we have an afterparty at Fuse that runs from 22h00 until 07h00. The afterparty is an official part of the XRDS program.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to exchange day tickets for another day. We recommend to safely sell your ticket on TicketSwap and buy a new one on our website.
Re-entry is not possible at XRDS. In = in, out = out. Enjoy the moment!
We try to provide a balanced selection of meals and drinks (vegan and veggie options). It is not allowed to bring your own food and/or beverages.
We do advise, however, if you have a severe allergy to gluten for example, to ask for the manager of the food truck. He/she can inform you and help you think about an adjustment in the dish so that you can enjoy the relevant dishes. So pay extra attention when consuming food/drinks
Our festival grounds are fairly accessible for wheelchair users with plenty of concrete paths and dance floors on a flat terrain. For more information, please contact info@XRDS.be
XRDS complies with the COVID-19 measurements issued by the Belgian government at all times.
At this time, there are no COVID measures in place. You do not need to be tested or have a CST to enter the festival. Mouth masks are no longer obligated on public transport.
Find the latest up-to-date info via www.info-coronavirus.be
The use of illegal drugs is harmful and can have negative consequences for you, your immediate environment, our organization as well as the relevant security authorities. It is prohibited by law to possess or sell drugs at XRDS. Any violation of this can lead to criminal prosecution and denial of access to the festival site.
There is a first aid station permanently present on site, clearly marked on the festival terrain and map. Please be aware that these people stand in for your safety and the safety of your loved ones, so it’s highly recommended to follow their instructions carefully.
XRDS wants to be a safe-r- space for its visitors. Look out for each other, and show respect and tolerance. Treat everyone equally and respect everyone’s personal space. No means no, be mindful when engaging with others. We are an LGBTQ+ friendly festival, no hate or racism against any groups will be tolerated.
We have our Fuse Awareness Team available on site. Search for our Awareness Peers wearing an orange sweater or shirt or the Help Desk. If you’ve encountered or witnessed any unsafe or unpleasant situations, please reach out to our Awareness Team, they are there to listen and help.
This section will be updated constantly with new information, as soon as the info is available.
Urgent question? Send an email to info@xrds.be. We will reply as soon as possible.