From 1 July 2026, it will no longer be possible to buy a ticket on board the train. All passengers must have a valid ticket before boarding the train.
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Come back on 24/06 at 10am to get your Event Train Ticket for Dour Festival 2026.

Take the train to the Dour Festival!

With the SNCB-NMBS code indicated on your festival ticket, you can buy your Event Train Ticket to the Dour Festival.

  • Valid for a 50% discount on a return journey between any Belgian station and Quiévrain
  • In the period from 15 to 20 July 2026
  • This code consists of 16 characters and begins with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB"
  • Free shuttle bus between Quiévrain station and the entrance of the festival
  • SNCB-NMBS provides extra trains on Wednesday 15/07 and Monday 20/07

My Event Train Ticket

  • The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket is on your festival ticket (above the QR code). This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB". Print out the train ticket or save the PDF to your smartphone.
  • Yes, if you're departing from Brussels Airport - Zaventem station, you still need to buy two Brussels Airport Supplements: one for your outward journey and one for your homeward journey. These supplements will automatically be included in your purchase if you select Brussels Airport - Zaventem station as your departure station.

    You can buy a Dour Festival Train ticket:

    • in conjunction with an international journey by Thalys or Eurostar: Dour Festival Event Train Ticket with Antwerpen-Centraal or Bruxelles-Midi as departure station.
    • if you land at Brussels Airport: Dour Festival Event Train Ticket with Brussels Airport - Zaventem as departure station. You still need to buy two Brussels Airport Supplements: one for your outward journey and one for your homeward journey. These supplements will automatically be included in your purchase if you select Brussels Airport - Zaventem station as your departure station.
    • if you land at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Dour Festival Event Train Ticket with Charleroi-Central as departure station. You need a Bus TEC Charleroi Airport Ticket to and from Charleroi-Central station.
    • in combination with a (return) transport ticket that is valid on the foreign railway network until the Belgian border. From there, your Dour Festival Event Train Ticket is valid to Quiévrain station. When buying your train ticket, enter one of the following first Belgian stations as departure station:
      • coming from The Netherlands: Essen (via Roosendaal), Noorderkempen (via Breda) or Visé (via Maastricht – Eijsden)
      • coming from Germany: Hergenrath
      • coming from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: Arlon, Athus or Gouvy
      • coming from France: Mouscron, Froyennes, Quiévrain, Quévy or Erquelinnes

    The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket you find on your festival ticket. This code consists of 16 characters and begins with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB". Use this SNCB-NMBS code to buy your Event Train Ticket Dour from this page.

    The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket is on your festival ticket (above the QR code). This code starts with the number zero, and the capital letters "IFB". Use this SNCB-NMBS code to buy your Event Train Ticket from this page.

    If the festival organiser has not sent you this code, please contact them directly.

    The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket is on your festival ticket (above the QR code). This code starts with the number zero, and the capital letters "IFB". Use this SNCB-NMBS code to buy your Event Train Ticket from this page.

    In order to avoid any problems, we invite you to encode the correct digits and letters of your code (for example: "0" instead of "o"), or to copy and paste it directly.

    Is your code not working or are you getting an error message? Contact our Chatbot (Messenger, Whatsapp or below this page) to request a new code.

    Event Train Tickets are nominative, so they cannot be passed on or sold.
    These tickets cannot be exchanged, cancelled or refunded.

     

    For more information, please contact our customer service directly via our webform.

    Travelling by train to/from the festival

    No, your festival ticket is not valid as a train ticket. You can buy your Event Train Ticket on this page by using the SNCB-NMBS code listed on your festival ticket. This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB".
    During the festival, there will be additional ticket controls on the trains to and from Quiévrain.
    As Dour Festival Train tickets are nominative, you must be able to present your train ticket together with your (photo) ID at the controls.
    There will be additional trains on Wednesday 15/07 and Monday 20/07. The timetable will follow later.

    The shuttle bus at Quiévrain station going to and from the entrance of the festival is for free for everyone with a festival ticket. You don't need an extra ticket.

      Quiévrain Station to Dour  Dour to Quiévrain Station
    Wednesday 15/07 08:00 - 21:00 09:00 - 20:30
    Thursday 16/07 10:00 - 21:00 10:30 - 20:30
    Friday 17/07 10:00 - 21:00 10:30 - 20:30
    Saturday 18/07 10:00 - 21:30 10:30 - 21:00
    Sunday 19/07 10:00 - 18:00 10:30 - 21:00
    Monday 20/07 - 4:30 - 12:00

    DOUR FESTIVAL

    This year, the Dour Festival returns for the 36th time, from 15 to 21 July 2026. Dour is a major reference on the European scene and a leading event of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, distinguished by its daring and demanding musical identity. But beyond the musical selection, it is above all a real community that gathers around values such as conviviality. With a rich infrastructure of 6 stages, relaxation areas and a varied range of campsites (Green, Dour Les Bains, The Village, The Ranch, Cozy...), Dour is much more than a music festival, it is above all a place to share, meet and experience unexpected highlights. A compelling experience not to be missed!

    More info: dourfestival.eu
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