Lokerse Feesten has landed a major name for its 2027 edition, with Canadian rock icon BRYAN ADAMS confirmed as the festival’s first headliner. The singer-songwriter will take to the Main Stage in Lokeren, Belgium, on Wednesday, 4th August, bringing his unmistakable brand of guitar-driven rock and a catalogue packed with songs that have stood the test of time.
The announcement gives fans an early reason to look ahead to next summer’s Lokerse Feesten, one of Belgium’s best-established music festivals. Running from 30th July to 8th August 2027, the ten-day event will once again welcome a wide range of artists to the East Flanders city, with further names expected to follow as the line-up takes shape.
For Adams, the appearance forms part of his continuing European touring schedule, extending the momentum behind his acclaimed 2025 album Roll With The Punches. With a career spanning decades, millions of records sold and some of rock music’s most recognisable choruses to his name, he is a fitting first announcement for a festival known for attracting major international performers.
A ROCK LEGEND WITH A CATALOGUE OF ANTHEMS
Few artists can match BRYAN ADAMS when it comes to delivering a set packed with familiar rock favourites. From the youthful energy of Summer of ’69 and the driving guitars of Run to You to the emotional pull of Heaven and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, his songs have become part of the soundtrack for generations of music fans.
His appeal lies in a straightforward but enduring combination of powerful melodies, raspy vocals, memorable guitar riffs and songwriting that balances arena-sized choruses with more personal moments. It is a formula that has carried Adams from the charts of the 1980s into a touring career that continues to attract audiences around the world.
The Lokerse Feesten performance will offer fans the chance to hear those classics alongside material from his more recent releases. Adams is renowned for high-energy live shows that bring the feel of a major arena concert to festival stages, making his appearance one of the early highlights of the 2027 Belgian festival calendar.
NEW MUSIC MEETS THE CLASSICS
Adams is not simply looking back at his greatest hits. His 2025 album Roll With The Punches reaffirmed his commitment to punchy rock arrangements, raw guitar work and the kind of direct, heartfelt songwriting that has defined his career. The record also earned him a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2026 JUNO Awards.
There is more new material on the way, too. His forthcoming studio album, How’s It Goin’, is scheduled for release on 6 November 2026 through BAD Records. Described as a personal musical tribute to Canada, the album draws inspiration from the people, places, landscapes and stories of his home country.
New songs are already finding their way into Adams’ live performances, including 51st State, which has reportedly been greeted with standing ovations during the current tour. The new album adds another dimension to a Lokerse Feesten set that is expected to bring together fresh material and the songs that have made him a household name.
For longtime fans, that mix of old and new is part of the attraction. For those discovering Adams through his recent touring activity, it is an opportunity to experience an artist whose live reputation has endured well beyond his biggest chart years.
LOKERSE FEESTEN 2027 BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE
BRYAN ADAMS is the first headliner confirmed for Lokerse Feesten 2027, with his Wednesday, 4th August performance set to be a major date in the festival’s ten-day programme. The event has built a reputation for bringing international stars and established live acts to Lokeren, creating a varied programme that attracts audiences from across Belgium and beyond.
With the festival running from Friday, 30th July, to Sunday, 8th August, there is still plenty of room for the line-up to develop. Adams’ announcement provides an early indication of the scale of artists being targeted for next summer, while leaving fans waiting to see which other major names will join him.
For anyone planning a summer of live music in Belgium, this is a strong start. Bryan Adams brings the songs, the experience and the kind of crowd-pleasing rock show that can turn a festival headline slot into a memorable occasion. With more announcements still to come, Lokerse Feesten 2027 is already one to keep on the radar.
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