There is an annual rock festival in the village, Rock Herk. There is a balanced mix of techno, drum 'n bass, electronica, alternative rock, post-rock, punk-rock, hardcore punk, metal, stoner, rock 'n roll, and related genres. Bands that played in the past include
Stretch Arm Strong,
Isis,
Explosions in the Sky,
New Wet Kojak,
Karate,
Add N to (X),
Thin White Rope,
Swervedriver,
Spiritualized,
Cosmic Psychos,
Slapshot,
Southern Culture on the Skids,
Barkmarket, and
Godflesh. ==Notable people==