Dominator opens its doors to a new generation with Next Gen tickets
Events22/04/2026
Auteur:
Luca Versteegen
Auteur:
Luca Versteegen
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Dominator will introduce Next Gen tickets this year. After its earlier launch at Masters of Hardcore, organizer Art of Dance is now bringing the concept to the world’s largest outdoor hardcore festival. This gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to experience hardcore at the highest level for the very first time.
If you are 18 during Dominator, this is your chance. The festival is introducing Next Gen tickets, following their successful debut at Masters of Hardcore. With this move, Art of Dance continues its vision of opening up major events to a new generation of ravers.
The brand-new Next Gen ticket offers a 50% discount on a Regular ticket. This provides a more affordable option for a first (outdoor) hardcore experience, significantly lowering the barrier to attend. It allows new ravers to step into the hardcore paradise at E3 Beach and immediately at the highest level within the scene.
The initiative highlights Art of Dance’s broader vision: investing in the future of hardcore. By introducing younger audiences to major events like Dominator, the next generation is actively welcomed into a culture that has been growing worldwide for decades.
Fatal Fortune
Dominator 2026 revolves around the theme Fatal Fortune, transforming E3 Beach into a dark casino world filled with risk, luck, and relentless sounds. The theme perfectly matches the scale of the festival, where everything is about high stakes, big choices, and maximum intensity.
With a line-up of over 200 artists across multiple stages and more than 50,000 visitors expected, Dominator is once again set to be one of the absolute highlights on the hardcore calendar. This year, it not only showcases the biggest names, but also welcomes a new wave of fans.
Dominator – Fatal Fortune takes place on Friday July 17 and Saturday July 18, 2026, at E3 Beach in Eersel. Ticket sales are already in full swing, with Next Gen tickets now available for the new generation of ravers. Head to the official Dominator ticket shop for tickets and more information.
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THE DOCKYARD by MASTERS OF HARDCORE
Angerfist CLASSICS
Catscan vs. Chaos Project
D-Fence vs. Hysta
Evil Activities vs. Mad Dog
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Korsakoff vs. Sakyra
Luna FREESTYLE SET
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Nosferatu & Tha Playah COMBINED FORCES
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Predator
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE
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The Viper
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Krachinator LIVE KRACH CREW
MBK vs. NSD CLASSICS
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RefleXx X'PLOSION
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vANE BASS DEVASTATION
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Aleix vs. Balas
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DR. Evil
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Papero
Wakan THIS IS SPANISH NEWSTYLE
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MAINSTAGE
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AniMe
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BMBERJCK vs. Sparkz
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Innov8
Mortis vs. Spitfire
Radical Redemption HARDCORE SET
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THE SATELLITE
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Dikke Baap
Exproz
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OGUZ vs. SANTØS
The Smiler
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MD&A
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Petrov
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The Raver
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Hyrule War
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