Aarschots Folk & Bluegrass Festival

Rootstown, Westelfolk, Dansaarde and CC Het Gasthuis are joining forces for the 2nd edition of their AARSCHOTS FOLK & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL.

19/20 June 2026

This festival aims to promote and organize local, national and international folk and bluegrass talent. In addition to live performances in the “Stenen Cirkel” (outdoor museum garden) there will also be workshops on folk and bluegrass music.

With the support of Flemish Government: ‘Vlaanderen verbeelding werkt’

Line-up: bands to be announced.

Friday, June 19, 2026: folkbal with live music + workshop folkdance

afternoon: Kids & G-Folkbal, with live music. In collaboration with local schools and local housing project for young adults with disabilities (free entrance)

evening: traditional Folkbal with live music

Saturday, June 20, 2026 : Festival with live music & workshops

bands TBA

workshops: TBA

2 Local bands will be selected and invited via open-call in collaboration with VI.BE