Temporary infrastructure Les Ardentes 2024

Challenge

Les Ardentes is one of the largest hip hop & urban music festivals in Europe and takes place annually over four days in Liège, Belgium. During the 2024 edition, the festival welcomed no less than 220,000 visitors, who enjoyed a diverse line-up featuring top artists such as DJ Snake, Doja Cat, and Nicki Minaj. For the festival’s temporary infrastructure, the organization relied on Veldeman’s expertise.

Solution

The vibrant centerpiece of Les Ardentes was the Wallifornia Stadium, where sports and music uniquely merged. For this central area, Veldeman constructed an impressive The Boxx measuring 30 by 50 meters, with a partially open roof, which was adorned with a colorful and eye-catching branding. This striking structure hosted a dynamic mix of basketball and concerts, providing festival-goers with a spectacular experience.

In addition to the Wallifornia Stadium, Veldeman provided a wide range of tent structures to meet the various needs of the festival. Two TFS structures, one 40×60 meters and the other 60×100 meters, were used as impressive stage tents, offering space for large-scale performances. For the VIP guests, we built a multistorey tent structure and an aluminum hall, from which they could enjoy the festival in comfort with a perfect view of the main stage. Furthermore, we supplied numerous tent structures for operational purposes, including those for merchandising, ticket booths, bars, control points, and kitchens, ensuring a smooth organization.

We look back with great satisfaction on this successful collaboration, where we were able to support the organization in creating an unforgettable experience for both the artists and the visitors.