The UK's metal scene runs from Download at Castle Donington, the genre's spiritual home, to Bloodstock in Derbyshire and Manchester's Damnation and Radar. Expect everything from classic metal to the extreme end.

Recent headliners span Architects and Guns N' Roses, with events from June to November. Setline brings the UK's metal festivals together with full lineups, so you can see who's playing, preview the bands, and plan the trip with friends.

6 Upcoming Metal Festivals in the United Kingdom

Download Festival Metal festival in the United Kingdom

Download Festival

Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 Castle Donington, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Architects, Guns N' Roses, Blood Incantation + 107 more
Outbreak Fest Metal festival in the United Kingdom

Outbreak Fest

Jun 27, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026 Stretford, England, United Kingdom
Basement, The Front Bottoms, Alexisonfire + 34 more
Radar Festival Metal festival in the United Kingdom

Radar Festival

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

Bloodstock Open Air 2026

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

Cosmic Void Festival

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

Damnation Festival 2026

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

Past Metal Festivals in the United Kingdom

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