Following the major announcement of Exterminate Festival, the organisation has now also revealed the full line-up and stage hosts. This makes it clear how the new concept will truly bring the site’s legacy to life: with 59 artists from the Millennium, Early Hardcore, Early Uptempo, and Next Gen styles.
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With a capacity of 20,000 visitors and a clear vision, Exterminate appears to be not just a new festival, but above all a statement: Bussloo remains a hardcore venue. Exterminate is consciously choosing to return to the core of the genre. While the scene has continued to evolve in recent years, the focus here lies entirely on the so-called ‘legacy styles’.
Four areas each bring their own piece of history to Bussloo. The mainstage is dedicated to History of Hardcore, where the focus is entirely on the Millennium sound. BKJN will be taking charge of a stage featuring early uptempo, while HAKKE360 is collaborating with the German Bootshaus to host their first Dutch stage here with early hardcore. In the House of Madness, led by MC Da Mouth of Madness, the new generation will have the opportunity to breathe new life into the original early sound.
The artists are impressive as well. The full Exterminate Festival 2026 line-up boasts names such as Neophyte, Partyraiser, Korsakoff, Ruffneck, F. Noize, DJ Isaac, and many others. They confirm once again that Exterminate is seriously committed to the roots of the genre.
Exterminate Festival 2026 line-up
“We’re bridging the gap between eras, uniting Hardcore legends with the next generation”
Exterminate Festival 2026 will be held during the day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the well-known grounds of Bussloo. Ticket sales start this coming Thursday (April 23). Pre-register via the official website so you can pick up your tickets at 12:00 for only €49 excluding fees. Regular sales start at 19:00.
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