Couleur Café 2022, the music festival in Brussels
Updated on February 19, 2023 by Pierre
Every year, the Heizel and the Atomium come alive with music. If you haven't yet heard of the " Couleur Café " music festival or would like to participate, this should interest you.
This year, from June 24th to 26th, 2022 , the Atomium Square invites you to join them for three days of fun. On the program: concerts, entertainment, percussionists, dancers, costumes, and flamboyant outfits.
You will also find many food trucks from all over the world and street food and drinks that are more than delicious.
What is the history of the Couleur Café festival?
The idea germinated from the end of the 1980s. During his 'civil service' in the cultural center of Watermael-Boitsfort, Patrick Wallens went to Switzerland. This is where the “Paleo Festival” in Nyon was a source of inspiration. Created a music festival that is both mixed and friendly. Distinguishing itself from the others because it would offer something other than a dull plain and music.
He was therefore strongly inspired to bring the idea to Belgium, to Brussels in 1990. It was in the Halles de Schaerbeek , in the heart of Brussels, that African and Afro-Cuban music , accompanied by souks , restaurants , artisans and a surprising decor , came to life.
Not bad for a first edition, with 5,300 people in attendance . Later, in 1994, the festival moved to a location near Tour & Taxis, along the Brussels canal. Later still, the festival was moved again to its current location: the Heizel.
All you need to know about the genre of music played at the Couleur Café festival
Although a song by Serge Gainsbourg is also called " Couleur Café" (Coffee Color ), it's not that kind of music. The festival's musical offerings are more varied and attract a cosmopolitan audience to dance to world music. The festival focuses on music of African and Caribbean origin. So, you'll obviously find reggae, soul , jazz , and funk , but also Latin , R&B , and hip-hop.
This festival is not a small festival. Every year, thousands of spectators attend. Its friendly atmosphere and spirit of sharing has something to do with it.
What can we bring to the festival?
Good news each visitor can bring a drink. That is to say, each visitor can take with him a bottle of water or a water bottle. It can then be recharged free of charge in the sanitary facilities. Attention, glass, can, soft drinks or alcohol are NOT allowed. However, it is forbidden to bring food (unless you have a specific diet and a medical prescription)
Discover the 2022 coffee color line up
In 2022, “Dub Stage” will be even bigger. 7 new names have been announced. On the program, we will count among the present the hero of reggae "Omar Perry"; Weeding Dub; OBF as well as Reggaebus. Blackbird Sound System and Stand High Patrol had already been announced as well.
We will therefore find the following line-up for color coffee 2022:
- Shaggy
- Mr Eazi
- Tarrus Riley
- Pilgrims
- Lee Fields & The Expressions
- Koffee
- IAMDDB
- Youssou N'Dour
- Carl Craig
- The Comet Is Coming
- Nathy Fluffy
- DUB INC
- Lee Fields
- Gilles Peterson
- Fally Ipupa
- Jungle By Night
- Omah lay
- panda dub
- Pregnant Guy
- cimafunk
- BCUC
- Nitrogen
- Elida Almeida
- Philou Louzolo
- Tiiw Tiiw
- CABALLERO & JEANJASS (BE)
How to access color coffee 2022?
You can get there by metro, bus, car, or Noctis night bus. Couleur Café also offers an " EventPass ." With this pass, you can travel for free on the STIP metro, tram, and bus network to and from the festival. It's available using the code found on your festival ticket. This code will allow you to obtain a transport ticket. The "EventPass" is available at STIB "GO" ticket offices. For STIB public transport, the following options are available:
- Metro 6 (Heysel/ Heizel stop)
- Tram 7, (Heysel/ Heizel stop)
- Bus 84, 88 (N18 on Friday and Saturday) (Heysel/Heizel stop)
- Tram 51, 93, Stadium/Stadion stop
From midnight to 3 a.m. you can also take a shuttle Noctis. On presentation of the Couleur Café bracelet, the night bus is free. They leave from the Atomium
They leave every 15 minutes from the Atomium and redirect you to Brussels-Capital.
Plan your return journey in advance and download a map of Brussels
The address of the festival is: Couleur Café, Square de l'Atomium, 1020 Brussels
2022 Color Coffee Festival Campground
The festival has a campsite that can accommodate several thousand campers arriving directly from Brussels and beyond. Located just steps from the King Baudouin Stadium, it sits nestled between nature and the city. The values it embodies are those of the festival: solidarity, conviviality, and a festive spirit.
As in recent years, it is possible to come in a caravan or motorhome. Convenient for those who don't like to sleep in a tent and are looking for some comfort. If you are in a tent, the campsite is obviously equipped with free toilets and hot showers.
The campsite is open from Friday June 24 at 9:30 a.m. and will close on Monday June 27 at noon.
Coffee Color Festival Video
Here is an ambient video that will give you a good overview of the festival:
Buy your ticket for Couleur Café 2022
Tickets can be purchased here on the official website . Prices are €95 for 3 days and €48 for 1 day. To get a discount on the 2022 Couleur Café entrance fee: If you are coming in a group, you can buy group tickets. You can purchase 10 tickets for €430 (instead of €480).
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