Deafheaven live in Hasselt

Experience Deafheaven live on August 22nd

Deafheaven is scheduled to perform at Pukkelpop Festival 2026, taking place in Hasselt, Belgium on August 22nd, 2026. The band is recognized for their distinctive blend of black metal and shoegaze, often categorized as “blackgaze.” Their music incorporates elements of harsh vocals and tremolo-picked guitars characteristic of black metal alongside atmospheric textures, melodic instrumentation, and expansive soundscapes reminiscent of shoegaze. Formed in San Francisco, California in 2010, Deafheaven gained prominence with albums like *Sunbather* (2013) and *Ordinary Corrupt Human Being* (2018), challenging genre conventions and attracting a broad audience.

Pukkelpop Festival itself has a history dating back to 1985, originating as a small local event focused on new wave and alternative music. Over the decades it has evolved into a large-scale, internationally renowned festival encompassing a diverse range of genres including rock, pop, electronic, hip-hop and more.