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Parkway Drive 20-Year Anniversary Tour Brussels 2025 — The Ultimate Concert Experience Guide
Sep
Get ready, Belgium! One of the most electrifying bands in modern metalcore is storming into Brussels on October 1, 2025 with an arena show that promises fire—literally. Parkway Drive is bringing their 20-Year Anniversary European Tour to the legendary Forest National (Vorst Nationaal) venue for one unforgettable night.
🔥 Why is this show special?
Because it’s not just another Parkway Drive gig—it’s a celebration of two decades of heavy music, community, and unrelenting energy. Expect massive pyro, deep cuts from early albums, and collaborations you’ll remember for years.
In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through tickets, transport, hotels, food, setlist, fan tips, and everything else you need to have a flawless concert experience.
📅 Quick Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Venue: Forest National (Vorst Nationaal), Brussels, Belgium
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Show Starts: 6:30 PM
Supporting Acts: Thy Art Is Murder, The Amity Affliction
🎟️ Ticket Prices, Availability & Where to Buy
Only 1% of tickets remain as of the latest update. This is a nearly sold-out show, so act fast if you want in.
✅ Official Pricing (Best Value)
- Forest National Box Office: €60.00 – €70.00
- Ticketmaster: €60.00 – €70.00
- No markup, official seating, and guaranteed entry.
🔥 Resale & Secondary Markets (High Demand)
- StubHub: ~€314 per ticket
- Viagogo / Ticombo: Variable pricing — up to 4x markup depending on section and seller
Tip: If you must buy resale, ensure the platform offers a ticket guarantee. Avoid street resellers near the venue.
➡️ Buy Direct:
🪑 Seating Breakdown & Fan Zone Strategy
Forest National offers both general admission floor and tiered seating. Here’s how to choose:
🎤 Want the pit experience?
- Go for GA Floor — up-close, immersive, high energy.
- Expect circle pits, crowd surfing, and little room to breathe (in the best way possible).
👀 Prefer a calmer experience?
- Choose Lower or Upper Bowl seating for a panoramic view of the fire show, visuals, and LED panels.
- Acoustics remain solid across the venue.
Accessible seating: Wheelchair users have designated spaces with priority parking access.
🎶 Setlist & Production Highlights
Based on recent shows, here’s what you can expect from Parkway Drive’s 2025 setlist:
🎵 Anticipated Setlist:
- Carrion
- Prey
- Glitch
- Sacred
- Vice Grip
- Boneyards (feat. The Amity Affliction)
- Horizons
- Cemetery Bloom
- The Void
- Wishing Wells
- KWAS Medley (Gimme a D / Anasasis / Mutiny)
- Sleepwalker
- Wild Eyes
- Idols and Anchors
- Dedicated
“Best show to date.” — The Underground Australia Review
🎇 Stage & Visuals
- Massive pyro setups and synchronized lighting
- Fire jets, screen projections, and circle pit-focused lighting
- Surprise guests expected for anniversary vibe
😤 Setlist Controversies
- Some fans voiced disappointment with less early-era material
- The KWAS medley seems to be Parkway’s nod to long-time fans
🚆 Getting to Forest National: Best Travel Options
✅ STIB Event Pass — FREE Transport
Your concert ticket includes free public transportation via STIB, but you must request the Event Pass here.
🚌 Public Transport Routes
- Tram Line 82 (Zaman stop): Temporarily replaced by shuttle bus due to roadworks until 2026
- Bus Lines:
- 48 (Mystère stop)
- 50, 54, 74 (Forest National stop)
⏱️ Travel Time: ~17–25 minutes from Brussels city center
💡 Use the STIB app to check real-time info.
🚘 Driving & Parking Options
| Parking Lot | Price | Open Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Parking | €10 | 5:00 PM | Close to venue |
| Parking Globe | €15 | VIP Priority | Pre-book if possible |
| CERIA/COOVI Park & Ride | Free | Includes shuttle | Only with STIB Event Pass |
- Street Parking (Event Zone): €5/hour (6 PM–midnight)
- Disabled Access: 7 EU-card spaces on Avenue Victor Rousseau
- Low Emission Zone: Check your car’s eligibility on LEZ Brussels
🏨 Hotel Options Near Forest National
🛎️ Luxury
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi — 8-min drive, ideal for executive stays
- Pentahotel Brussels City Centre — great for couples or VIPs
🛏️ Mid-Range
- MEININGER Hotel Gare Du Midi — great transit connections
- Hotel Catalonia Brussels, Radisson, Hilton Garden Inn — 1.9 mi from venue
💸 Budget-Friendly
- Ibis Centre Gare Midi — affordable, across the train station
- Hotel Neufchatel — clean and quiet
- Hotel de Fierlant — 1.1 miles from venue, solid choice for short stay
💡 Book early — shows like this spike demand
Many options include breakfast and free cancellation. Use TripAdvisor or Hotels.com to compare.
🍽️ Where to Eat Before or After the Show
Whether you’re planning a pre-show meal or post-show bite, here’s what’s near Forest National:
🍴 Fine Dining
- Le Schievelavabo – Belgian cuisine with terrace views
- Meat Mozart – 4.4★ steakhouse, French-inspired menu
🍲 Casual Eats
- Au vieux Spijtigen Duivel – Belgian pub classics
- Le Concerto – Local hotspot
- La Table du Domaine – Cozy brasserie just 0.1 mi from venue
🍕 Quick Bites
- Monte Carlo – Pizza
- Tutta Panna – Gelato and desserts
🛒 Need supplies? There’s a Colruyt supermarket nearby.
🔥 Bonus: Food stands and BBQ stalls line Avenue de Globe during events.
🏟️ Forest National Venue Guide
Address: Avenue Victor Rousseau 208, 1190 Brussels
Capacity: Large indoor arena (7,000+ capacity)
Accessibility: Wheelchair ramps, priority seating, accessible restrooms
On-Site Perks:
- Bars with drinks/snacks
- Merchandise stands
- VIP lounges (if package booked)
✅ Known for great acoustics and professional security
“It’s like an opera house, but with fire and breakdowns.” – Fan review
💎 VIP & Anniversary Specials
Looking for more than GA?
🎫 Be-At VIP Experience Includes:
- VIP entry
- Parking Globe access
- Exclusive lounge perks
- Merchandise bundle
VIP packages can be booked via Official-VIP.com or Live Nation Belgium
🌧️ Brussels in October: What to Bring
- Weather: 10–15°C (50–59°F), with a chance of rain
- Wear layered clothing
- Bring a rain jacket, even if it looks dry
- Comfortable shoes — you’ll be standing or moshing!
🎒 Essentials:
- Valid photo ID
- Concert ticket + STIB Event Pass
- Cash for food & merch
- Portable charger
- Ear protection (the band’s loud)
- Reusable water bottle (check venue rules)
🚖 Getting Back After the Show
🚍 Public Transport:
- Noctis buses run until 3:00 AM on Fri/Sat nights — not applicable on Wednesday
- Check STIB’s website for your route back
🚕 Taxi/Uber:
- Expect surge pricing post-show
- Estimate: €19–€23 to Brussels city center
Tip: Share a ride with other fans to save costs. Or pre-book a cab to avoid long queues.
🎉 After-Parties & Nightlife
- Nearby bars in Forest often stay open later during concert nights
- For a deeper party, hop back to city center for iconic Brussels nightlife
- Explore bars near Place Sainte-Catherine or Rue du Marché au Charbon
🧍♂️ Fan Vibes, Reviews & Setlist Talk
“PERFECT setlist.”
“Best visuals I’ve ever seen in 20 years of concerts.”
“So much fire, I thought my eyebrows were gone.”
Fans are raving about this tour for its blend of:
- Visual spectacle
- Musicianship
- Nostalgia
- AND chaos (in the pit)
Some loyal fans did note that early albums didn’t get much attention—but the KWAS medley (Killing with a Smile-era songs) balances things out.
🛡️ Safety & Security at the Show
- Bag checks at entry — pack light
- Medical staff on site
- Clearly marked emergency exits
- Crowd control barriers for GA areas
- Security trained for large metal events
This is a family-friendly venue, but the crowd is adult and intense. If you’re new to metal shows, observe the pit before joining in.
👕 Want the Perfect Merch for This Show?
Wearing tour merch is a right of passage at Parkway Drive gigs. While official merch sells out fast, you can gear up early with this:
👉 Parkway Drive 20-Year Anniversary European Tour 2025 Brussels T-Shirt (Unisex)
A great commemorative piece whether you’re attending or gifting to a fan.
✅ Final Checklist Before You Head Out
- Ticket & ID ready
- Event Pass requested
- Outfit layers + rain jacket
- Battery full
- Hotel booked (if staying overnight)
- Merch bought or cash for merch
- Plan to arrive early — doors at 6:00 PM
🎤 Don’t Miss This Milestone Show
The Parkway Drive 20 Year Anniversary European Tour Brussels is shaping up to be the metalcore event of the year. With only a handful of tickets left, it’s a must-see for long-time fans and new initiates alike.
Lock in your plans, prep smart, and prepare to be engulfed in flames, breakdowns, and singalongs at one of Belgium’s finest venues.
See you in the pit. 👊
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Disclaimer: Ticket prices, transport options, and availability are accurate as of the time of writing. Check official sources for last-minute changes.
