Another year, another summer heatwave. Climate change is definitely a thing, but at this point I’m not entirely sure the organisers of Bloodstock Open Air aren’t just getting out and pushing South Derbyshire a few thousand miles closer to the sun.
Welcome to Arrakis 2026.
Bloodstock is delighted to return to Catton Park in August 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary – will you be there to celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone?With 2025’s event fully underway with headliners Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira melting faces this weekend (alongside 120+ more bands), Bloodstock cordially invites you to get excited for 2026 too, by revealing the first 25 bands set to make 2026 the festival’s best year yet. You can snap up tickets immediately at the on site box office at an early bird price, saving yourself the booking fee. Lamb of God, Slaughter To Prevail, Judas Priest, Cryptopsy, Sepultura, Biohazard, Wednesday 13, Death Angel and more are among the first bands announced! More info on all ticket types and on sale dates is further below.