Heavy Metal Music Festivals

Browse 6 upcoming heavy metal festivals for 2026.

6 Upcoming Heavy Metal Festivals

Hellfest Heavy Metal festival

Hellfest

Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France, France
All Time Low, Papa Roach, Deep Purple + 205 more
Wacken Open Air Heavy Metal festival

Wacken Open Air

Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026 Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Germany
Judas Priest, Powerwolf, Def Leppard + 110 more
Radar Festival Heavy Metal festival

Radar Festival

Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026 Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Animals as Leaders, Skindred, Thy Art Is Murder + 33 more
Bloodstock Open Air 2026 Heavy 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 Heavy 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 Heavy Metal festival

Damnation Festival 2026

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

Past Heavy Metal Festivals

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

PastDesertfest London Heavy Metal festival

Desertfest London

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026 London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom