Music festivals Alcatraz and Nirwana Tuinfeest held in Belgium and Netherlands

The Alcatraz Festival in Belgium experienced extreme heat and dust during its second day on August 7, 2026. The dry conditions led to the use of face masks to mitigate dust, and medical services treated several attendees for heat exhaustion. Musical highlights included performances by the Antwerp metalcore band Hope Erodes and a comeback performance by the Belgian thrash metal band Dead Serious.

Meanwhile, the 50th edition of the Nirwana Tuinfeest in the Netherlands saw a shift in weather and musical style on August 15. Following a period of intense heat, a brief rain shower provided relief before the sun returned. The Saturday lineup featured a diverse mix of pop, indie, and rock, including performances by KeyCult, Magazines, Bente, Good Riddance, Wodan Boys, and Admiral Freebee.