The 17th edition of We Are Open took place in Trix, Antwerp, this year from February 13 to 14, 2026 and Belgium Booms was once again a privileged partner.

For the fourth time, we were taking the opportunity to invite programmers, once again from The Netherlands (after a first invitation in 2023, France in 2024 and Germany in 2025) for the duration of the festival.

This year's international delegation included:

• Jeroen van den Bogert (EBB)
• Robert Schaeffer (Effenaar)
• Sytse Wils (TivoliVredenburg)
• Bert Dondorff (Melkweg)
• Bart Becx (Mezz)
• Ben Kamsma (Paradiso)
• Harold De Boer (Friendly Fire)
• Oskar Strajn (ESNS)
• Quico Touw (Cinetol)
• Coen Witteveen (Kosmik)
• Sharon Tielemans (Music Hub Centraal)
• Anke Tjoelker (Neushoorn)

Networking, a sector drink and speed meetings took place. Over two days, more than 70 artists will perform on the seven Trix stages. Check the line-up below:

Friday 13.02.26

Arno Sacco, Ava Eva (DJ-set), Badtime, Birame, BRONT, Camille Yembe, Chibi Ichigo (DJ-set), Cyra Gwynth, Daïne, DJ Straight Again (DJ-set), Emma Hessels, épong, Farida Amadou, Gos Rosling, Itches, Kaat Van Stralen, Kleine Kova, LeBlanc, Lou K, P Da Realest, Sad Boys Klub, Salvia, schntzl, Toubab Bougnoul, ƔAZAL

Saturday 14.02.26

Acid Talk, AIRSHOW: Resident Showcase, Bianca Steck, Bona Léa (DJ-set), Casper (DJ-set), Ciska Ciska, DÖGMËN, dotdotdot, Dressed Like Boys, Erykah (DJ-set), Frans Kalf, Fred Gata, GRISHA, Guess, Gull House, Innocnt, Kunde, Lindy Versyck, Lip Service, Natasha Pirard, Nathan Elias, ONHA, Osayuki, Pyo, Rapha, Slow Crush, Suzan Peeters, Teun, UM!, Wild Classical Music Ensemble, Woolvs Large Ensemble

Questions? Feel free to contact Alex Tabankia or Roel Vergauwen.