Roots & Roses Festival Celebrates 15th Edition in Lessines, Belgium on May 1, 2026
On May 1, 2026, the Roots & Roses Festival will celebrate its 15th edition in Lessines, Belgium, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists from six different countries, representing genres such as modern folk, blues, soul, and rock. This special anniversary will highlight African roots alongside Latin influences. Notable performers include blues artist Robert Finley, Belgian talents Big Dave and Roland, rising star Thomas Frank Hopper, and acclaimed singers Jessie Lee and Beth Harth. Additionally, English musicians Connolly Haeys and Eddy Smith, along with Jovin Webb, are set to take the stage. Luther Dickinson will present modern blues with JD Simo & friends. The festival will take place at a new venue featuring two tents, blending international acts with local flavors through regional beverages and homemade dishes.
Key facts
- Roots & Roses Festival holds its 15th edition on May 1, 2026 in Lessines, Belgium
- The festival features artists from six nationalities focusing on modern folk, blues, soul, and rock
- This edition highlights African roots and Latin connections in Anglo-Saxon and modern music
- Performers include Robert Finley, Big Dave, Roland, Thomas Frank Hopper, Jessie Lee, Beth Harth, Dave Reniers, Connolly Haeys, Eddy Smith, Jovin Webb, Luther Dickinson, JD Simo & friends, The Animeros, The Buttshakers, Cabana Belgicana, and Sergi Estella
- Beth Harth won 'Best Group of the Year' at the Blues Award in France
- Dave Reniers (Big Dave) was named 'Best Singer' and won best blues musician prize at the Belgium Blues Awards 2026
- The festival takes place on a new site in Lessines, birthplace of René Magritte, near the Flemish border between Lille and Brussels
- It offers regional drinks, homemade world cuisine, and a green setting at a democratic entry price
Entities
Artists
- Robert Finley
- Big Dave
- Roland
- Thomas Frank Hopper
- Jessie Lee
- Beth Harth
- Dave Reniers
- Connolly Haeys
- Eddy Smith
- Jovin Webb
- Luther Dickinson
- JD Simo
- Sergi Estella
- René Magritte
Institutions
- Roots & Roses Festival
- Blues Award
- Belgium Blues Awards
- North Mississippi Allstars
Locations
- Lessines
- Belgium
- Flanders
- Lille
- France
- Brussels
- England
- Catalonia