Practical info
Green Ardentes
Les Ardentes is also a festival concerned with the environment.
// NEW // LES ARDENTES will use returnable glasses
A big first in Belgium for a festival on this scale: Ardentes drinking glasses will be returnable from now on!
Especially designed for the occasion, the glasses are reusable, both at the festival and at home!
Results of this substantial investment:
- A huge decrease in production of waste
- A cleaner site
How does it work?
There will be two types of glass:
- Glass: 25cl and 50cl
- Carafe: 140cl (only for beer//5 and a half glasses for the price of 5)
The system is simple :
- All drinks served in festival bars (except plastic bottles) are concerned
- Deposit of 1 drinks ticket/coin per glass or carafe
- For each order, once the deposit is returned, the used glass will be exchanged for a new one
- Deposits may be retrieved at any time by returning your glass to any festival ticket booth
- Burdened with glasses? Glass carriers will be available on site
- Glasses will be washed daily on site
We are working in collaboration with FostPlus for the management of waste like glass, cardboard and recyclables.
Sixty or so people are involved in cleaning the site each morning and are well informed on waste management.
Information will be distributed around the site highlighting environmental concerns and the appropriate waste facilities distributed throughout.
“Eco Zones” will also be placed throughout the festival site.
Staying onsite
Camping: Camping on the Ardentes island close to the site is accessible from Thursday the 9th of July until Monday the 13th at 12 noon. The price is 15€ for the duration of the festival. It’s accessible throughout the festival at that price, subject to availability/full.
Festihuts: Secure 4 person chalets equipped with beds and mattresses will be available in a new camping area. Rental is 240€ for the four days or 15€ per night per person. Please be aware that a Festival Pass and Camping pass are required to access this area.
In town: numerous hotels and guesthouses are available at all budgets in the area. Find here a list of hotels, guesthouses and youth hostels.
Your stay at Les Ardentes could also be the opportunity to discover or rediscover the city of Liege and the surrounding area. More info here.
Eating and Drinking
Les Ardentes is organised so that nothing is lacking onsite.
The Route of Flavours is situated between the two main stages and consists of a multitude of stands offering a rich variety of world cuisine and quality snacks. Various drinks, alcoholic and otherwise are available at our numerous bars. Drinks tickets are also available onsite at well positioned outlets
You can also bring a packed-lunch and water in plastic bottles if you so wish.
It is forbidden to bring onsite:
- Alcoholic drinks, glass bottles and cans, lunchboxes, flasks and non-see through bottles.
- Freezer-boxes and other solid containers.
Safety
For your own safety the following items are forbidden onsite:
- Weapons, explosive, volatile or inflammable substances.
- Dangerous objects, sharp or blunt, anything which could serve as a projectile, umbrellas, vuvuzelas.
- Animals (with the exception of guide-dogs for the blind.)
Children
Les Ardentes is a family-friendly event, and is free for children under 12 years of age.
Les Ardentes for all
In collaboration with the minister for Health, Social Action and Equal Opportunities, Eliane Tillieux, Les Ardentes has made the site accessible for all: people with reduced mobility, the blind and partially-sighted, along with the deaf and hard of hearing.
Allocated parking, accessible layouts, toilet facilities and a good view of the stage will be put into place.
“Festivals for All” a National Lottery project equally wants to make the festival accessible to all.
