Camping info
When is the campsite open?
All campsites are open as from 9 a.m. on Thursday August 7th and close the following Monday (11 August) at noon. The Campsite Office is open round the clock for check-in.
Where is the campsite located?
The campsite sits next to the festival grounds. There’s a shortcut with a separate entrance from the campsite to the festival grounds to avoid endless queues for campers!
Where is the car park for the camping guests?
Out of respect for the residents, campers cannot park in the immediate vicinity of the festival. If you do so anyway you may be fined. The car park of Kortrijk XPO / Kinepolis is the official car park for Alcatraz Open Air 2025. For easy access enter the following GPS coordinates:
Alcatraz Open Air Parking:
Kennedylaan 100
8500 KORTRIJK (B)
Here you can board a free shuttle bus:
- Thursday: between 8 a.m. and 2 a.m.
- Friday: between 8 a.m. and 3 a.m.
- Saturday: between 8 a.m. and 3 a.m.
- Sunday: between 8 a.m. and 3 a.m.
- Monday: between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
These shuttle buses have large storage compartments for your tent and camping gear.
How much is a camping ticket?
Camping tickets are €21 per person. Camping tickets must be purchased in advance via the ticket page and we ask that you bring a printed copy to the festival.
What is included in the camping ticket?
A camping ticket gives access to all camping facilities including free showers, water flush toilets (round the clock service) and access to the comfortable and cosy chillout zone including a bakery, food trucks, a camping shop and animation.
Motorhome campsite
At the Motorhome Campsite near the festival grounds, motorhome ticket holders are allocated a pitch measuring up to 6 x 7 m for their motorhome (or caravan with awning). Cost: €99/pitch + €21 per camping ticket per person (ticket per camper = compulsory)
What is included in the motorhome ticket?
In addition to access to the sanitary blocks with water flush toilets and showers there is also a waste water tank. 1 electric hook-up (220V) is provided per motorhome/caravan. Remember to bring your own undamaged extension cord! You can leave your car next to your caravan.
Address Motorhome and Motor Campsite
For easy access to the Motorhome and Motor Campsite please follow the ‘Motorhomes’ signs that are placed on all access roads to the site.
Motor Camping
If you’re coming by motorcycle you have two options:
- Buy a ticket for the Motor Campsite, entitling you to a pitch for 1 motorcycle + 1 small tent at the Motorhome Campsite right next to the festival grounds. Cost: €10, bikers only. Please note all campers must also purchase a camping ticket (€21/pp). See Motorhome Campsite for more details.
- Park your motorcycle in the car park at Kortrijk XPO, board the free shuttle bus to the festival grounds and stay at the ordinary (tent) campsite. Camping tickets are €21/per person (ticket per camper compulsory).
Exchange your ticket for a wristband
On Thursday 7 August between 3-6 p.m. campers can exchange their voucher for a combi or day wristband in the breakfast tent at the campsite.
Sanitary facilities
All campers benefit from free sanitary facilities (toilets, running water, showers).
Camping shop Mr Campchamp
Mr Campchamp returns to the Alcatraz campsite! This is the place to be for those small but essential camping purchases. There is also an airbed inflation service on site.
Preordering from the Mr Campchamp camping shop: you need some additional camping supplies or you simply don’t feel like lugging all that camping gear to the festival site? Preorder your camping supplies from this webshop before travelling to Alcatraz Open Air. Your order will be waiting for you upon your arrival. Could it be any easier? Place your order using the link below:
Breakfast
Every morning (Friday through Monday) campers can buy a breakfast package consisting of 2 breakfast pastries + 1 yoghurt + 1 pc of fruit + 1 fruit juice or cocoa and 2 coffees. These packages are €9 in presale or €11 on the day. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can get off to a good start with our generous breakfast buffet! Two breakfast pastries, sandwiches, bread, ham & cheese, butter, yoghurt, fruit salad, fruit juice or cocoa, bacon & eggs and 2 coffees are yours for €14 in presale or €16 on the day.
Order your breakfast vouchers online in advance via the following link:
Cold beer
Only for campers! Not looking forward to drinking lukewarm beer after pitching your tent? Order a cold six-pack of 50cl beers in advance for €12 (€15 on the day) and collect it from the beer stand at the campsite between Thursday 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Cold MONSTER Energy
Only for campers! We’ve teamed up with Monster Energy to keep you powered throughout the ultimate metal marathon! This year, you can pre-order your 4-pack of Monster drinks and have them ice-cold and ready when you arrive at the campsite on Thursday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Lockers
The campsite also has lockers, some of which are equipped with a power socket to charge your smartphone. Click the link below to reserve a locker:
Give thieves no chance! Leave your valuable items at home. If you do bring valuable items, be sure to store them safely in one of our lockers. The organisers cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft. Questions? alcatraz@mobilelocker.eu
Campsite Office / Bar
This is the central point of the campsite. Camping staff is on hand round the clock throughout the festival weekend to help create an unforgettable Alcatraz Campsite experience. You can also stock up on snacks, soft drinks and coffee and you’re always welcome for a friendly chat.
Camping experience
Thursday – All Day
Our mobile DJ booth will blast some great metal tunes while you’re setting up your tent to make the whole process more bearable and fun. First mosh pit of the weekend? Could be!
Thursday at 3.30 p.m.
The meanwhile legendary one-man band ‘I Am Slayer’ will set the campsite ablaze at 3.30 pm on Alcatraz Thursday. A bass guitar, his voice and backing tracks he’s laid down himself are all he needs to get everyone belting along to a set chock-full of classics. Warning: don’t put beer in him because things might get out of hand. In the best possible way, of course .
Thursday after the final gig of the evening
De Jartellen at Alcatraz!
What you see is what you get! One of last year’s highlights and they’re back again! This energetic live show with wind instruments and percussionists will put a fresh slant on classic rock tracks. We’re betting you won’t be able to stand still during this performance 😉!
Where? Chillout Zone, campsite
Friday morning 10 a.m.
The maiden edition of the Rock and Metal Karaoke in the Chillout Zone. Any volunteers to scream the campsite awake? Where? Chillout Zone, campsite. Sign up on the spot.
Saturday morning 10.30 a.m.
Metallikoor: a choir with balls of steel
IF IT’S TOO LOUD, YOU’RE TOO OLD
The powerful, loud and in-your-face music of Metallikoor is the perfect soundtrack to wake up to. Rock and metal bangers performed by a choir: what’s not to like?
Where? Chillout Zone, campsite
Saturday morning 10.30 a.m.
Yoga
Highly recommended! Take part in a free metal yoga session on Saturday. In cooperation with L(in) Balans.
Where? Chillout Zone, campsite.
Sunday morning 10 a.m.
Alcatraz air guitar battle!
After last year’s resounding success we’re taking things one step further. In cooperation with Air Guitar Belgium we’re organising a qualifying round for the Belgian air guitar championships. Enter this air guitar competition and shoot for eternal infamy!
Where? Chillout Zone, campsite. Register on-site but hurry because places are limited.
Sunday morning 10.30 a.m.
Metallikoor: a choir with balls of steel (only for guests camping at Eagle Plaza)
IF IT’S TOO LOUD, YOU’RE TOO OLD
The powerful, loud and in-your-face music of Metallikoor is the perfect soundtrack to wake up to. Rock and metal bangers performed by a choir: what’s not to like?
Where? The container bar at Eagle Plaza.
Keep things tidy!
Upon arrival every camper receives 2 refuse bags: one for residual waste and one for PMD. Use these bags and hand them in at the appropriate collection points prior to your departure. Don’t feel like dragging all your kit back home? Then you can donate some or all of your camping gear in the donation pit.
Container park
Campers receive one token for a cup of coffee/tea/chocolate milk for every full bag of sorted waste (PMD and residual waste) they hand in. This special token is only valid at the Campsite Office. Between Friday and Monday, refuse bags can be handed in at the campsite container park between 8 a.m. and noon. You’ll find the container park right next to the large sanitary block.
First aid
The Red Cross station is manned throughout the festival. A first-aid kit is also available in the Campsite Office.
Not allowed at the campsite:
- Glass
- Barbecues
- Candles, torches, campfires, bonfires
- Fireworks
- Pocket knives, folding knives, switchblades and all other items the organisers may deem potentially dangerous
- Generators, aggregates and music installations
- Weapons possession
- Drugs possession
- Party tents
- No trading or commercial activities are allowed
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Gas burners with gas canisters are STRICTLY prohibited. All other types of gas burners up to 500 g with a valve ARE allowed.
- It is prohibited to serve beverages with an alcohol content higher than 0.5% (beer, wine, etc.) to under-16s. It is also prohibited to offer spirits to under-18s.
Offenders will be removed from the campsite. Serious offences may give rise to criminal prosecution. Offences are always reported to the police.
Lost and found
Any items lost/found are collected in the Campsite Office. After the festival any items that are not retrieved by their owners are brought to the Kortrijk police station. Address: Minister de Taeyelaan 9, 8500 Kortrijk (tel. 056 239611).
