Alter Bridge to stage an exceptional music festival, this time inside a castle in Wales, as a way to compensate for missed opportunities.
Alter Bridge Announces Blackbird Festival and European Tour
Rock band Alter Bridge has announced a special event for their fans in Wales – the Blackbird Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Cardiff Castle. The festival is a significant milestone for the band, marking their return to Wales after over seven years and celebrating over 20 years of their music career[1][2].
The headliner for the Blackbird Festival is none other than Alter Bridge themselves. The confirmed supporting bands include Welsh acts Skindred, known for blending metal, reggae, punk, and more, Florence Black, and Cardinal Black[1][2][3][5]. More acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the Blackbird Festival will go on sale at 9:30am on Friday, August 22, 2025, via blackbirdfest.com and Ticketmaster. A presale will also be available starting from 9:30am on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, via depotlive.co.uk/blackbirdfestival2026[1][2][3][4].
The Blackbird Festival is part of the broader "TK Maxx presents Depot Live events" at Cardiff Castle[1][2][3][4].
In addition to the Blackbird Festival, Alter Bridge will embark on a European tour early next year, featuring stops in Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, the UK, and Luxembourg[4]. The tour will include support from Daughtry and Sevendust[4]. The European tour will begin on January 15, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany, and will end on March 5, 2026, in London, UK[4].
Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy stated that the festival commemorates 20-plus years of the band and shows appreciation for the fans in Wales[1]. The band has not played in Wales for over seven years[1].
| Festival | Date | Venue | Headliner | Supporting Bands | Ticket Sale Dates | |------------------|-------------------|---------------|--------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------| | Blackbird Festival | June 27, 2026 | Cardiff Castle | Alter Bridge | Skindred, Florence Black, Cardinal Black (more TBA) | Presale Aug 19, 2025; General Sale Aug 22, 2025 |
[1] Alter Bridge Official Website [2] Depot Live Official Website [3] TK Maxx Official Website [4] Alter Bridge Press Release [5] Skindred Official Website
- Alter Bridge, a renowned rock band, is set to release an EP named 'Blackbird' alongside announcing a special festival of the same name.
- The Blackbird Festival will be held on June 27, 2026, at Cardiff Castle, marking Alter Bridge's return to Wales after seven years.
- In addition to Alter Bridge, the festival will also feature Welsh bands Skindred, Florence Black, and Cardinal Black, with more acts to be announced.
- The release of 'Blackbird' EP and the tour will be part of Alter Bridge's celebration of over 20 years in the music industry.
- The European tour will kick off on January 15, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany, featuring support from Daughtry and Sevendust.
- The upcoming album by Alter Bridge promises to be a blend of hard rock and classic rock sounds, echoing their roots in metal music.
- Fans of rock music are eager to attend both the festival and the tour, anticipating another portion of quality entertainment from the band.
