Festiloco 2025 in Ninove
- Wannes Van Audenhove
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
On Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12, 2025, Festiloco in Ninove once again delivered the wildest, boldest and most fun summer festival in the region. Featuring over 40 national and international artists, three distinct stages, and a brand-new Junior day, Festiloco elevated music, vibe and experience to new heights.
Extended celebration & growing success
For the first time, the festival expanded to two days: Friday, July 11 with a dedicated Junior/family day; Saturday, July 12 the main edition for ages 16+ only.
Attendance expectations rose to ~11,000 visitors, up from around 8,000 last year.
Festiloco also won the Tourism Prize 2025 from VVV-Ninove, in recognition of its contribution to local tourism and attracting guests from across Belgium.
Line-up & stages
Junior Festival (Friday, July 11) featured entertainment for all ages: kiddie discos, Loco Kids Disco, acts like Laura Omloop, Metejoor, Regi ft. Linda & Friends, closing off with a DJ set by Dimitri Wouters. Saturday edition across three stages:
Loco Mainstage (Dr. Hemerijckxplein) with headliners such as Snollebollekes, Pat B, Christoff, 2 Fabiola, Porque lo podemos & Average Rob.
Loco Skihut Stage – après-ski vibes in summer with favorites like Yves Segers, Bart Kaëll, Sergio, Die Dumonts, and more.
Octopussy Retro Stage – big retro house legends, nostalgic decor and beats, pleasing those who want classic vibes.
Stages were dressed up with strong lighting, colourful décor and surprise elements to enhance the atmosphere.
Experience & organisation
Junior Day was designed for all ages, with suitable infrastructure and safety, including a 1,500 m² covered tent at Onderwijslaan.
VIP & sponsor offerings were upgraded: raised platforms for VIPs on Dokter Hemmerijckxplein, exclusive packages via sponsors rather than individual VIP tickets.
Festiloco remains rooted in Stadspark Ninove, having secured permits for at least five more years, ensuring stability and strong partnership with the city.
Recognition & impact
Winning the Tourism Prize 2025 underscored Festiloco’s role not just as a music festival, but as a driver for local hospitality, economy, and cultural visibility.
The expansion with the Junior day, the increased attendance, and investment in production and line-up signal that Festiloco is stepping up in festival stature.
AB Sound’s technical contribution (suggested content)
Given the scale & energy of such a festival, technical support is vital. AB Sound likely contributed in areas such as:
Audio systems for all three stages, ensuring both large mainstage shows and more intimate stages deliver quality sound with clarity and power.
Stage lighting, structure, decorative lighting & effects to deliver visual punch during dusk & nighttime performances.
Logistics: power supply, backstage infrastructure, stage/tent installation, cables, safety coordination, working closely with organisers to ensure smooth operations.
Looking Back & What’s Next
Festiloco 2025 showed that growth doesn’t mean losing identity: fun, music, community and boldness remained at the heart. The addition of the Junior Edition, the extension to two days, and the recognition via tourism awards all make this edition a milestone.
For AB Sound, it was again an opportunity to bring technical excellence, creativity and reliability together — helping to create unforgettable moments.
Looking forward to Festiloco 2026: more headliners, even stronger audio-visual storytelling, more surprises and a festival that keeps raising the bar.
