Paradise City Festival returns on June 27–29, 2025, to the enchanting waterside gardens of Castle Ribaucourt in Perk, Belgium, for a spectacular 10th anniversary edition. Following last year’s record-breaking turnout of over 43,000 visitors, the festival once again proves why it’s widely recognized as Belgium’s most sustainable music festival.
Meet the Barefoot Stage
In line with its innovative spirit, Paradise City is proud to introduce its newest and most immersive addition yet: the Barefoot Stage. This new area offers a bold contrast to the high-energy raves found across the rest of the festival. Nestled in a secluded, forested area, this intimate stage invites you to literally take your shoes off — which are safely stored away, bowling alley-style — before stepping onto soft earth covered in vintage rugs, flowing fabrics, and wild greenery.
Designed as a sensory oasis, the Barefoot Stage is bathed in natural light filtering through its transparent canopy. It’s a serene, soulful space created for deeper connection, slower grooves, and a richer musical journey — featuring a carefully curated blend of soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and feel-good beats.
Barefoot Stage lineup
The 2025 Barefoot Stage lineup includes an eclectic mix of international stars and local legends:
Audrey Danza, Bibi Seck, CC:DISCO!, Eileen, EG, Fafi Abdel Nour, Hame, Hill Men, Jennifer Loveless, Jeroen Delodder, Kikelomo, Mab’ish, Méni, NEDDA SOU, Nizar Sarakbi, Nosedrip, Aurora Halal, Shonky, Soulastico, Young Marco, and Zag Erlat & Shaqdi (My Analog Journal).
The stage is curated in collaboration with Jazz Middelheim, the legendary Antwerp jazz festival held during Pentecost weekend (June 6–9). Now reinvigorated under the joint direction of the Paradise City and Brosella Festival teams, Jazz Middelheim has embraced a bold, forward-thinking program, including for the first time ever, a dedicated DJ stage. This creative exchange brings a fresh new perspective to both events and reflects the ongoing evolution of the European music festival scene.
With this groundbreaking new stage and a rich, diverse musical offering, Paradise City Festival 2025 is set to be a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, connection, and sustainability.
