Carl Cox - Mobility & Practicals
Saturday, August 9 will be an incredibly busy day in Antwerp, with multiple events taking place across the city. We strongly recommend leaving the car at home and using public transportation, a bike, or coming by foot to avoid delays and road closures. Plan ahead using our guide below — in combination with the 'Slim Naar Antwerpen' tool — and enjoy a smooth journey to the event.
View our Google Map here for routes and navigation points.
TRANSPORT
Ride with Donkey Republic
Skip the traffic and ride through the city with Donkey Republic. Their easy-to-use app lets you rent a bike anywhere in Antwerp and end your ride at their drop zones near the event.
As a visitor, you get 20% off your ride with the code ANT20CC.
→ The bike path along the Scheldekaaien will be closed during Pride Parade. The best route is to bike along the Italiëlei.
By Bike
We’ll provide a dedicated bike station near the entrance, making it easy and safe to park your bike close to the event.
→ The bike path along the Scheldekaaien will be closed during Pride Parade. The best route is to bike along the Italiëlei.
By Foot
The Scheldekaaien and Brouwersvliet will be closed during the parade. If you’re coming from the city center, the fastest way is walking along Italiëlei to reach the event.
Event Shuttle by Keolis
Forget the stress of traffic and parking. We’re offering a dedicated event shuttle in collaboration with Keolis, serving 12 stops across Belgium and the Netherlands.
🕒 Arrival at the event: 15:00
🕛 Departure from the event: 00:00 — Same location as drop-off
The drop-off and pick-up point is just a 2-minute walk from the entrance.
Buy your tickets here.
Public Transportation
The event is easily accessible by tram, bus or train. All stop within walking distance of the venue.
Stops nearby:
Cadix; Tram 1 & 24
Londen; Tram 24
Central Station; From there, you can either take Tram 24 or continue on foot toward the event.
After the event, extra trams will run on tram line 1 between Cadix and P+R Luchtbal, making it easier to get home safely and efficiently.
Plan your route via De Lijn and avoid the traffic.
Taxi + Kiss & Ride
Taking a taxi or getting dropped off? A designated Kiss & Ride zone will be available close to the entrance, ensuring a smooth and safe drop-off and pick-up experience.
Location: Nassaustraat, 2000 Antwerpen
Navigate here → Please follow local signage and directions from our crew on-site.
By Car
We strongly discourage coming by car due to multiple road closures and heavy traffic expected across the city. The Scheldekaaien will be closed off and parking near the venue is extremely limited.
If you do choose to come by car, the best and cheapest option is to park at one of the nearby Park & Ride (P+R) locations and continue your journey by tram.
Park & Rides:
P+R LUCHTBAL
Tram Connection: Take Tram 1 directly from P+R Luchtbal to the Noorderplaats and walk 5 min. to the event.
Reserve parking spot.
P+R MERKSEM
Tram Connection: Take Tram 3 towards Groenplaats and walk 1.5km by foot.
Reserve parking spot.
P+R LINKEROEVER
Tram Connection: Take Tram 3, 5 or 9 towards Groenplaats and walk 1.5km by foot.
Reserve parking spot.
Another option is using paid parking garages around the city, reserving a spot is recommended.
Parkings at walking distance:
Indigo parking Hangar 26
Indigo Parking Montevideo
Q Park Godefriduskaai
Use de Slim Naar Antwerpen tool for an optimal journey to Carl Cox.
PRACTICALS
General info
Location
Carl Cox at the Historical Cranes is taking place at Rijnkaai 36, 2000 Antwerpen.
Please read the above transportation methods on how to get there smoothly.
Re-entry is not possible.
Timing
The event takes place on Saturday, August 9 from 14:00 until 23:00
Lockers
Yes, make sure to rent your locker in advance to skip the queues and keep your belongings safe throughout the event. Limited availability on-site, so don’t wait too long!
Rent a locker here.
Age
This event is 18+. It is possible that our crew will ask you for your ID and if you don’t have it on you, they can deny you access to the festival. So don’t take that risk and make sure to bring your ID.
Afterparty at Waagnatie
Yes, the afterparty will take place at Waagnatie, right next to the festival. Announcement on Wednesday, July 30.
Disability
The festival is accessible for people with a disability. The bigger part of the terrain is covered with cobblestones, so moving around with a wheelchair might not be ideal.
Accesible toilets are foreseen.
Cashless
How can I pay?
We are a cashless event. You can pay using your debit card, credit card, or a card added to your phone wallet at any bar, food stand, or shop.
Can I pay cash?
Yes. Visitors who only have cash can purchase a payment card at one of the top-up points on the festival site. You can load cash onto this card to make payments.
Eco coins & cups
To support a more sustainable event, we work with a reusable cup system.
When you enter the festival and show your ticket, you'll receive one eco coin.
You’ll use this coin to get your first drink — cup included. After that, you’ll need to hand in your empty cup each time you order a new drink.
If you lose your cup, you’ll be charged a €2 deposit for a replacement.
Help us keep the site clean, reuse your cup and enjoy responsibly.
Top up your wallet
Get a deal when purchasing credits in advance, they’ll be automatically linked to your ticket(s). At the entrance, you’ll receive a card loaded with your full credit amount when you show your ticket.
Buy credits in advance here.
Offer valid until August 8 at midnight.
Need more? Use the QR code on the card to top up, or simply pay with your credit or debit card at any bar or food stand.
Tickets
What are sealed tickets?
*Tickets have been unsealed and are available for download.
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Sealed Tickets are tickets that can only be downloaded shortly before the event. A visitor can still buy the tickets beforehand, they just can’t be downloaded immediately. Once the tickets are available for download, the visitor will receive an email.
More info: weeztix.com/be/help-ticketkoper/mijn-tickets-zijn-sealed
Oops! I lost my ticket. What can I do?
No worries! You can recover your tickets via www.weeztix.com/search
Selling your tickets using TicketSwap
Yes. You can sell your tickets via www.ticketswap.be. TicketSwap is our official resale partner and can guarantee you a safe and fair resale.