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Deep in the heart of the Ardennes, the forest comes to life once a year — where, for over 20 years, regional and international DJ's have electrified the woods with nine hours of lights and electronic music. In Montenau, where beats, lights, and stars collide, there's only one thing you know for sure: only this moment matters.

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Festival Weekend in Montenau

Once a year, Montenau turns into the hotspot for techno lovers and partygoers.
Friday features the traditional Waldfest, bringing local DJs, music, and regional specialties to keep the good vibes going.
On Saturday, the Forest Rave takes over — an open-air event with international DJs and driving beats deep in the forest. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with an exciting baseball tournament. Three days full of energy, music, and action.

10+
Music Artists:
3
Days
 1
Location

Our DJ's

Felix Kröcher
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Felix Kröcher
Headliner
Frankfurt
Jerome Mess
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Jerome Mess
DJ
Büllingen
Just Monti
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Just Monti
DJ from Montenau
Pharajo
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Pharajo
DJ
Noah Willems
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Noah Willems
DJ

Get Ready For

1

Music

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through hypnotic, driving, and melodic techno sounds. Five talented DJs will keep the dancefloors buzzing, from groovy beats to atmospheric vibes. The perfect soundtrack for a night of celebration in the woods.

2

Location

One night. One forest. One unforgettable rave. An open-air experience hidden in the heart of nature.
Lose yourself to techno rhythms, surrounded by wild beauty, glowing lights, and a community that moves as one.

3

Visuals

Lasers pierce the forest. Flames rise with the bass.
A handcrafted stage ignites the woods with sound and spectacle.
This is not just a rave – it’s a ritual of fire, light, and rhythm.

4

People & Community

What began as a local gathering has grown into East Belgiums biggest techno festival. Each year, hundreds come together to create something bigger than music: a wild, free space where everyone belongs.

5

Drinks

Enjoy ice-cold Jupiler, the pride of Belgian beer, or cool down with classic soft drinks – water, cola, lemonade – and even a nostalgic hit of Capri Sonne. New this year: our special drinks – Aperol Spritz and Cuba Libre.

6

Food

Between beats and basslines, treat yourself to Belgian street foood. A beloved Fritüre from the region brings fries the way they should be: crispy, golden, unforgettable. Add juicy burgers, snacks, and sauces straight from the source – because raving tastes better with real food.

Upcoming Party Weekend

Save the date in your event calendar to not miss out on the biggest Rave experience of the year!

Waldfest

Friday, 17 July 2026 / doors open at 19:30

The traditional Waldfest brings local DJs, music and regional specialities to the heart of the forest.

Presale: 10€
Doors only: 14€
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Waldfest 2026 poster

Forest Rave

Saturday, 18 July 2026 / doors open at 19:30

Experience the biggest techno rave in East Belgium with top DJs, spectacular light shows, and the unique forest atmosphere.

Presale: 14€
Doors only: 18€
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Forest Rave 2026 poster

Baseball tournament

Sunday, 19 July 2026 / Game start 14:00

We round off the weekend with a friendly tournament featuring local JGV clubs from across the area, while the Formula 1 race and the World Cup final are shown live on the big screen. Expect a day full of fun, drinks, and community spirit – the perfect way to close an epic forest weekend.

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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via mail or connect with us on our social media channels, Facebook or Instagram, links below

info@forestrave.be