Heavy metal titans Lamb of God, Slaughter to Prevail, and Judas Priest announced as headliners for Bloodstock Festival 2026; Sepultura, Bleed From Within, and around twenty other acts also secured a spot on the lineup.
Bloodstock Open Air 2026: A Metal Feast Awaits
Prepare for an unforgettable metal extravaganza as Bloodstock Open Air 2026 gears up to celebrate its 25th anniversary from August 6 to 9, 2026, at Catton Park in Derbyshire, UK. The festival will welcome an impressive lineup of heavy metal titans, promising a weekend of thunderous music and camaraderie.
The primary headliners for Bloodstock 2026 are US groove metal titans Lamb Of God, Russian-American deathcore mob Slaughter To Prevail, and British heavy metal veterans Judas Priest, who will take over the main Ronnie James Dio stage. Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe is particularly excited about headlining, promising to have his pass on him during the event.
Bloodstock is one of Lamb Of God's favourite festivals, and they're looking forward to returning. British heavy metal veterans Judas Priest are equally thrilled to be part of the celebration, making Bloodstock 2026 a must-attend event for metal enthusiasts.
The main stage will also see performances by Sepultura, who are on their farewell tour, Trivium, who will headline on August 8, 2025, Italian goth metal band Lacuna Coil, and British heavy metal veterans Municipal Waste.
Meanwhile, the secondary Sophie Lancaster Stage will be headlined by Cryptopsy, Wednesday 13, Leprous, and Carpenter Brut. Leprous, known for their progressive metal mastery, and Carpenter Brut, a synthwave maestro, will bring a unique flavour to the stage. Other acts on the Sophie Lancaster Stage include Nevermore, who recently reunited after a 13-year hiatus, and Biohazard.
For those seeking a more exclusive experience, VIP and campervan tickets for Bloodstock 2026 will be available from August 13, 2021. Early-bird tickets for the event will go on sale online from August 11, 2021.
Bloodstock 2025 is currently underway, having started on August 7, 2025. Italian goth metal band Lacuna Coil performed on the main stage during Bloodstock 2025, setting the stage for an exciting lineup of acts in 2026.
Don't miss out on this metal extravaganza! Mark your calendars for August 6 to 9, 2026, and get ready to headbang with the best of them at Bloodstock Open Air 2026.
- Bloodstock Open Air 2026, marking its 25th anniversary, promises a metal feast from August 6 to 9, 2026, at Catton Park.
- Lamb Of God, US groove metal titans, are headlining Bloodstock 2026 and are particularly excited about the event.
- British heavy metal veterans Judas Priest are equally ecstatic about being part of Bloodstock 2026.
- Sepultura, on their farewell tour, and Trivium, headlining on August 8, 2025, will perform at Bloodstock 2026.
- The Sophie Lancaster Stage will be headlined by Cryptopsy, Leprous (known for their progressive metal mastery), and Carpenter Brut (a synthwave maestro) at Bloodstock 2026.
- VIP and campervan tickets for Bloodstock 2026 will be available from August 13, 2021, with early-bird tickets going on sale from August 11, 2021.
- During Bloodstock 2025, Italian goth metal band Lacuna Coil performed on the main stage, setting the stage for an exciting lineup in 2026.
- The month-long metal tour, Prog-lution, featuring progressive metal bands, will make a stop at Bloodstock Open Air 2026.
- In a special tribute to late metal legend Ronnie James Dio, a special EP release and live performance by his band Dio Disciples is scheduled at Bloodstock Open Air 2026, making it an unparalleled entertainment experience for music enthusiasts.
