Metal festivals around the world

7 Metal festivals worldwide in 2026, with dates, full lineups and tickets. Find where your favourite Metal artists are playing — free on FestLocator.

• Rock The Mote 2026Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom · Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026
• Rockstadt Extreme FestRasnov, Romania · Jul 27 – Jul 31, 2026
• Rock in RioRio De Janeiro, Brazil · Sep 4 – Sep 13, 2026
• VIOLENT NIGHT - Rebellion (venue change)Manchester, United Kingdom · Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026
• VIOLENT NIGHT - The Bread Shed, ManchesterManchester, United Kingdom · Dec 12 – Dec 13, 2026
• The Rift 2Middlesbrough, United Kingdom · Apr 30 – May 2, 2027
• Nat20:27Kenilworth, United Kingdom · Jul 23 – Jul 26, 2027