Judas Priest, Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail and More Announced for 2026 Bloodstock Open Air

As the 2025 Bloodstock Open Air festival wraps up, organizers have revealed the lineup for next year’s milestone 25th anniversary edition. Set to take place from August 6th to 9th, 2026 at Catton Park in Derbyshire, UK, the festival promises a powerhouse roster across its two main stages.

The Ronnie James Dio Stage will feature legendary metal acts including:

• Judas Priest
• Lamb Of God
• Slaughter To Prevail
• Sepultura
• Bleed From Within
• Orbit Culture
• Biohazard
• Municipal Waste
• Of Mice & Men
• Northlane
• Death Angel
• Vended
• Life Of Agony
• Imperial Age
• The Scratch

Meanwhile, The Sophie Lancaster Stage lineup boasts:

• Cryptopsy
• Wednesday 13
• Leprous
• Carpenter Brut
• Nevermore
• 200 Stab Wounds
• Shining
• The Hell
• Heavysaurus
• Black Spiders

Early bird tickets will go on sale starting August 11th at 9:00 AM local time via seetickets.com.

Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for what’s shaping up to be a memorable 25th anniversary celebration of one of the UK’s premier metal festivals.

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