Black metal festivals are an intense, atmospheric corner of the metal world, with the UK's Bloodstock and Damnation, France's Hellfest and London's Cosmic Void among the places to find it.

The genre sits alongside the wider extreme-metal scene, with events mostly in summer and autumn. Setline gathers black metal festivals in one place, so you can see who's playing, preview the bands, and plan the trip with friends.

Upcoming festivals

Hellfest Black Metal festival

Hellfest

Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France, France
All Time Low, Papa Roach, Deep Purple + 321 more
Bloodstock Open Air 2026 Black Metal festival

Bloodstock Open Air 2026

Aug 6, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026 East Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Saxon, Rotting Christ, Judas Priest + 82 more
Cosmic Void Festival Black Metal festival

Cosmic Void Festival

Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026 London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Hellhammer, Moonspell, Triumph of Death + 41 more
Damnation Festival 2026 Black Metal festival

Damnation Festival 2026

Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026 Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
29 artists

Past Black Metal Festivals

Previous editions whose next year hasn't been announced. Their lineups stay live for reference.