SFINKS MUNDIAL
Thursday May 14 2026
Discover Sfinks Mundial, the (not-so-little-anymore) sibling of Sfinks Mixed! This free festival offers a diverse lineup of local music with worldwide influences. Enjoy delicious meals served from the most beautiful food trucks and be amazed by top musicians on stage. Explore the festival market and discover unique projects and wonderful products. For children, there’s an amazing kids’ village where they can play and have fun to their heart’s content! Don’t miss out on this experience—come and enjoy Sfinks Mundial together!
LINE-UP
Scaletta Kids – Sing-along fun!
Kunde – Soulful hip-hop
King Sillah & Heartwash – Roots reggae
El Niño – Latin from ‘t Scheld
Sindicato Sonico – Mestizo funk ’n roll
Dj Kisa – Hip-hop, dancehall & more
Papa Mojito – Cargo bike beats
El Gran Fugaris – Afro-Caribbean Picó sound system
Reutel – Cheerful party brass band
PRACTICAL INFO
Sfinks Mundial will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (Ascension Day), at the Molenveld on the border of Boechout and Mortsel. Doors open at 12:00 PM. The festival is free and easily accessible by bike, public transportation, and car.
Opening hours
The doors open at 12 pm, entry is until midnight and closing time is 1 am.
House rules
To make Sfinks Mundial as enjoyable as possible for everyone, we have a few house rules.
- Dogs and other animals, spray cans (including deodorant), glass, cans, weapons, sharp objects, motorcylcle helmets, bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not allowed. This also applies to any other item deemed dangerous by the organisation.
- Free bicycle parking is available.
- The organisation does not keep items in custody.
- Photography is permitted for personal use, and we love seeing your photos appear on social media. Professional sound and film equipment is not allowed on the festival grounds, unless prior permission has been obtained by emailing [email protected].
- Access control is systematically carried out on everyone entering the festival grounds.
- Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed. Sfinks Mundial is a free festival, and we can only keep organising it with sufficient catering revenue. Anyone who brings their own food, drinks, coolers, picnic baskets, etc., will not be allowed to take them onto the festival grounds. You can bring an empty water bottle, which you can fill with free drinking water on site!
- Backpacks and bags are allowed, but please only bring what you need — this makes the job of our security staff easier.
- Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the festival grounds.
- Free wristbands are available at the Kidz Village and the information desk for children, where parents can write their phone number. Our staff at the information desk will help parents find their lost child.
- Flyering is not allowed. Posters may be displayed in designated areas on the festival grounds; please contact us in advance at [email protected].
- Sfinks cups and plates must remain on the grounds and may not be taken home.
Urinating in public is prohibited. - No beer for those under 16, no cocktails/strong drinks for those under 18. Proof of age may be requested.
- Smoking (including vaping) is only allowed in designated zones.
- Sfinks Mundial is a festival that is open and tolerant towards the world. We welcome everyone and aim to create a gentle, warm celebration. This is possible if everyone helps ensure we treat each other with respect. We have drawn up a charter that applies to everyone taking part in the festival (visitors, staff, stallholders, guests, press, artists…). Download it here.
Getting there
Sfinks Mixed is located on the border of Boechout and Mortsel in Antwerp and is easily accessible, whether you come by bike, bus, tram, train or car.
Location
The festival site is located on the Molenveld , between the Welvaartstraat and Oude Steenweg, in Boechout. The entrances can be found on Welvaartstraat.
Route description
More information about public transport on the websites of De Lijn ( www.delijn.be ) and the NMBS ( www.nmbs.be ).
Below is a brief overview of the different travel methods:
By bicycle
If you live in or around Antwerp, the bicycle is the ideal means of transport. From the city of Antwerp you can reach Boechout by bike in just over half an hour. From Deurne airport you take the F11 and you are at the festival site within 15 minutes. We provide free bicycle parking for cyclists right next to the entrance to the festival site in Fruithoflaan.
By tram
From Merksem, tram A3 runs via Antwerp to Boechout. Tram stop ‘Mortsel Savelkoul’ is 100 meters from the festival site.
By bus
Bus 51, 52, 53, 90 all stop within walking distance of the festival site:
– with line 90 you get off at the stop ‘Hof Savelkoul’, 100 meters from the festival
– with lines 51, 52, 53 step get off at the stop ‘Wouwstraat’ at 900 meters from the festival.
By train
Boechout train station is a 10-minute walk from the festival site. There are direct trains to Antwerp, Lier and Leuven. Check nmbs.be for your route. Keep in mind that the last trains are around 11 pm.
By car
If you come by car, you can use the paid car park Lauwers (10 euro/day) – entrance Nijverheidsstraat 17, 2530 in Boechout.
Route:
- From the south via the E19 (Brussels …): Take exit 7 – Kontich. Follow the signs to Edegem, from there to Hove, and continue on to Boechout.
- From the west via the E17 (Ghent …): Take the E313-E34, then take exit 18 – Wommelgem. Head towards Mortsel first. At the Carrefour, turn left into Borsbeek, then turn right at the first traffic lights. This will bring you directly to Boechout.
- From the north via the E19 (Breda …): Take exit 18 – Wommelgem. Head towards Mortsel first. At the Carrefour, turn left into Borsbeek, then turn right at the first traffic lights. This will bring you directly to Boechout.
- From the east via the E313 or E34 (Hasselt …): Take exit 18 – Wommelgem. Head towards Mortsel first. At the Carrefour, turn left into Borsbeek, then turn right at the first traffic lights. This will bring you directly to Boechout.
Food and drinks
During Sfinks Mundial, you can enjoy the tastiest drinks and indulge in the most delicious meals. Food and drink from every corner of the world can be found at the food trucks and Sfinks food stalls on the grounds. Payment is cashless. That means you can easily pay with your own bank card or app on our site. No more waiting in line for vouchers!
All food and drink is served in reusable materials, for which you pay a €0.50 deposit. We ask that you return these cups and plates so they can be washed and reused. Use your cup as a payment method for new orders. At the end of the day, you can exchange your cup again for fifty euro cents. (Or donate it to Sfinks.)
You can also bring your own cup to make the festival even more sustainable and waste-free!
Accessibility
To make Sfinks Mundial a festival where everyone feels at home, we work every edition to make it as accessible as possible. That is why we seek out facilities for people with disabilities and try to expand these further with each edition.
What we currently provide:
– The festival grounds are as accessible as possible.
– There are adapted toilets, located near the general sanitary facilities.
– There is a reserved zone next to the stage for wheelchair users.
– There are reserved parking spaces at the Fruithoflaan parking lot.
– Assistance dogs are welcome.
– Earplugs and hearing protection for children are available at the information desk.
Volunteers are happy to welcome you. You can always approach them at the reception and ask them for help during your visit. They also ensure that the provided facilities remain in good order.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like assistance upon arrival or have other questions/suggestions:
Email: [email protected]
Overnight
At Sfinks Mundial, there is no camping available (though there is at Sfinks Mixed at the end of July).
But there are some nice alternatives if you want to spend the night as close by as possible.
Some suggestions at www.antwerpen.be
Via the Antwerp tourist information service: +32 (0)3 221 13 33 – [email protected]
Young people can go to Use-it, Tourist office for young people: www.use-it.be – [email protected]
For those arriving on foot, by bike, or by public transport: Welcometomygarden
Staying in Lier: very close by and super cozy: Visitlier
Camping in Antwerp: Tents can go to City Camping and campers to Vogelzang.
Contact Sfinks
Sfinks Animation vzw
Dr. Theo Tutsstraat 20
2530 Boechout
Tel: +32 (0)3 455 69 44
E-mail: [email protected]
VAT: BE 0423 240 692
RPR Antwerp, Antwerp