Festival profile6-9 Aug 2026 · Catton Park, Derbyshire

Bloodstock

The UK’s biggest independent metal festival, famous for huge production, legendary lineups and a fiercely dedicated community of metal fans.

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The UK’s biggest independent metal festival, famous for huge production, legendary lineups and a fiercely dedicated community of metal fans.

Bloodstock returns in 2026, running 6-9 Aug at Catton Park, Derbyshire. With a capacity of around 20,000, it sits at the mid-size end of the UK festival calendar.

Expect a metal, massive, camping feel. Metal, Hard Rock fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Judas Priest, Lamb of God, Saxon, Slaughter to Prevail, Sepultura, Testament.

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Details

Capacity20,000
CampingYes

Genres

MetalHard Rock

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Lineup

Judas Priest, Lamb of God, Saxon, Slaughter to Prevail, Sepultura, Testament

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