Hans Francken Festival 2026

Music lovers beware: this year too, on August 7 and 8, 2026, the festival meadow in Essen will be the place to be for music lovers. HF Festival promises to be a weekend full of top music, atmosphere and experience. Friday we kick off with Leez, whom many know as Viool from The Masked Singer, followed by Mother Mercury, winner of StarStruck. They bring the iconic hits of Queen, after which Abba4U Tribute plays the meadow completely flat. Both good for sold-out halls all over Flanders – singing along guaranteed! Saturday we welcome Dutchtuber Job, one of the most popular Dutch-language YouTubers who entertains thousands of young fans with his energetic shows, humor and music. Subsequently, Jasper Steverlinck provides goosebump moments with his unique voice. Then pianist and producer Hans Francken takes over with his special guests. Greats like Pommelien Thijs, Bart Peeters, Natalia, Regi and Stijn Meuris have already passed here. Together this promises to be an unforgettable and unique festival experience for thousands of visitors.