Compact cassette technology, developed by Lou Ottens and his Philips team in Hasselt, put this Belgian city at the centre of recorded music history long before its live scene took shape. Today, Hasselt supports a range of active venues, from the large-capacity Trixxo Arena down to the intimate jazz nights at Brouwerij De HopHemel, Het Smaaksalon, and the Jenevermuseum's Jazz 'n Jeneveravonden series. Bootstraat functions as the city's creative engine, offering rehearsal rooms, studios, and halls that scale from 50 to 850 visitors. The local talent pool is genuine and wide, spanning electronic acts like Lasgo and Jerro, indie pop from The Haunted Youth, and cinematic rock from Balek. Each August, Pukkelpop draws international crowds to Kiewit, just outside the city, reinforcing Hasselt's position as a serious reference point on the European live music map.
Upcoming concerts in Hasselt
Dire Straits "40 years Brothers in Arms celebration concert"
Sat 18 Dec · 19:00