Before rushing, ask ourselves: if it fails, what protects us? The idea that local events are a major and always-present component of travel planning can be misleading because fundamental conditions take precedence.
The impact of events is only a secondary factor compared to essential considerations like structural safety or infrastructure viability.
If a region is prone to recurring floods or unforeseen transport strikes, a festival, no matter how grand, will not make travel risk-free.
The risk tolerance threshold must always be evaluated first, especially in Belgium where uncertainties can quickly complicate a stay.
For example, worrying about hotel availability for a concert when access roads are blocked by a centennial flood is reckless.