Everything you need to know

XRDS is really almost here, so we've put together everything you need to know before the big day. From getting to the festival to topping up your wristband with our cashless system, we've got you covered.

Let's get you ready for XRDS26.

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YOUR FESTIVAL GUIDE

Find everything you need below.

Map, timetable, access info, and FAQ in one guide.

FESTIVAL GUIDE

HOW TO REACH US

Getting to XRDS is easy, whether by bike, public transport, car, or shuttle bus. Cycling is the fastest and most sustainable option, with free guarded parking near the entrance. Prefer public transport? Bus 81 and metro line 5 drop you right at the festival.

We've laid out all your options on our website, from travelling nationally or internationally, to finding a place to crash in Brussels.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

SHARE A RIDE WITH SLINGER

Coming from another city with a seat to spare? Or heading to XRDS without a car? Either way, Slinger connects you with like-minded people making the same trip. You can arrange a single ride or a return journey, cut down on cars, and split the costs.

Go to the carpool module on our website to offer or request a ride. Agree on cost sharing in advance, exchange contact details, and pick a public meeting point. Sign up through your browser or the Slinger app.

Every driver gets a free non-alcoholic drink at the festival, available at the top-up booth.

REQUEST A RIDE

HOW TO KEEP YOU COOL?

Friday's forecast is hot; we're expecting 35°. Here's everything we've put in place to keep things comfortable.

Good news first: XRDS sits in a beautiful park surrounded by water, and the bridges towering overhead give us plenty of natural shade. All three stages are entirely or partially covered too, so there's always a cool spot to catch the music.

We've added an extra water point, so free water is available at both toilet zones. Our Care booth has free sunscreen for anyone who needs a top-up, and mistifiers will be running all day to help you cool off between sets.

A few easy things help too: drink plenty of water alongside anything else, grab a hat or cap, and take a breather in the shade now and then. Small habits, big difference.

And if you're sticking around for Saturday, you're in luck; temperatures ease back to a more comfortable 29°.

IN NEED FOR A TOP-UP?

_{We've been running cashless payments at XRDS for some time now, making adjustments each season to keep things running efficiently. This year, Bancontact Pay is the official partner of XRDS, offering the fastest, queue-free top-up experience on site.}

TOPPING UP YOUR WRISTBAND

Using the Bancontact Pay app:

Open the Bancontact Pay app on your smartphone
Scan the QR code on your wristband directly within the app
Enter the amount you want to add, confirm payment, and your balance updates instantly

DOWNLOAD THE APP BEFORE THE FESTIVAL