Hellfest Festival 2026

From June 18 to 21, 2026, the town of Clisson, just 30 km southeast of Nantes, will pulsate to the rhythm of Hellfest, the largest extreme music festival in France and one of the most renowned in the world.

Every year, more than 280,000 spectators gather there for four days of intense concerts, in a unique atmosphere that brings together an international community of passionate fans.

Much more than a festival, Hellfest has become a veritable theme park dedicated to rock and metal culture.

Hellfest Festival: an exceptional 2026 lineup

For this 2026 edition, 183 artists are expected on the festival's various stages.

True to its DNA, Hellfest continues to highlight the vitality of extreme music, with 85 bands performing for the first time, as well as the genre's leading figures.

The headliners promise some unforgettable moments:

• Bring Me The Horizon, spearheading a new generation, will open the festival with a highly anticipated performance.
• Iron Maiden will celebrate their 50-year career with a special tour focused on their early albums.
• Limp Bizkit will make their grand return with an explosive show.
• The Offspring will close the festival with a day dedicated to punk rock.

Also worth checking out during Hellfest 2026:

• Genre pioneers, with legends like Deep Purple and Alice Cooper
• New sensations, brought to you by Bad Omens, Blood Incantation, and the emerging scene
• Rarely seen live acts, such as Breaking Benjamin and A Perfect Circle
• Tributes to metal icons, with Megadeth and Sepultura
• French pride, embodied by Ultra Vomit and Igorrr
• Highly anticipated reunions, including Acid Bath and The Dillinger Escape Plan

Stay at the Hotel Novella in Nantes during Hellfest

To fully enjoy Hellfest while benefiting from a more peaceful setting to relax, Nantes is an ideal base, less than an hour from Clisson.

Our Hotel Novella in Nantes welcomes you to a pleasant environment, with comfortable rooms suited to your stay.

Book your hotel in Nantes for Hellfest 2026 now!