Bloodstock Open Air is pulling out all the stops for its massive 25th anniversary in 2026, and the first wave of band announcements proves this celebration is going to be unforgettable. Set to return to Catton Park, Derbyshire from August 6 through 9, 2026, the UK’s heaviest festival is packing its lineup with legends, fan favorites, and rising stars across the metal spectrum.
Early Bird weekend tickets are already available in person at the festival this weekend, or online starting 9AM on August 11 for £185 — a deal that skips the booking fee. Once these sell out, prices will rise, so don’t sleep on it. Get your tickets here. Here’s what you can expect so far from the lineup:
Ronnie James Dio Main Stage
- Lamb of God (Friday headliner)
- Slaughter To Prevail (Saturday headliner)
- Judas Priest (Sunday headliner)
- Sepultura (Final farewell tour)
- Municipal Waste
- Death Angel
- Northlane
- Bleed From Within
- Vended
- Orbit Culture
- The Scratch
- Imperial Age
- Life Of Agony
- Of Mice & Men
- Biohazard
- Nevermore
Sophie Lancaster Stage
- Cryptopsy (Thursday headliner – None So Vile 30th anniversary set)
- Wednesday 13 (Friday headliner)
- Leprous (Saturday headliner)
- Carpenter Brut (Sunday headliner)
- Heavysaurus
- 200 Stab Wounds
- THE HELL
- Black Spiders
- Shining
“We are thrilled to return to headline Bloodstock in 2026!” said Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe. “The UK is one of our favourite countries in the world to play and Bloodstock is one of our favourite festivals. And to Bloodstock security… I will make sure I have my pass on me at all times. See you next August!”
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