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Bloodstock Open Air

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Bloodstock Open Air

Walton-on-Trent, East Midlands

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Fest TimelineUpdated: 2 Apr 2026

Today

8 Aug 2025

Early bird on sale

Early bird on sale

Early bird tickets on sale at on-site box office

8 Aug 2025

8 Aug 2025

1st wave announced

1st wave announced

First 25 bands announced on site during Bloodstock 2025

8 Aug 2025

10 Aug 2025

1st wave announced

1st wave announced

First wave of 25 bands announced at BOA 2025 (25th anniversary reveal)

10 Aug 2025

11 Aug 2025

Early bird on sale

Early bird on sale

Early bird tickets on sale online (with booking fee)

11 Aug 2025

13 Aug 2025

VIP tickets on sale

VIP tickets on sale

VIP and campervan tickets on sale online

13 Aug 2025

16 Sept 2025

2nd wave announced

2nd wave announced

Second wave of 27 bands announced

16 Sept 2025

7 Oct 2025

3rd wave announced

3rd wave announced

Third wave of bands announced, including Body Count and Black Label Society

7 Oct 2025

12 Oct 2025

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

Testament and further acts added to lineup

12 Oct 2025

29 Oct 2025, 9am

Day tickets on sale

Day tickets on sale

Kyrr campsite weekend tickets, additional campervan tickets, and day tickets on sale (9am)

29 Oct 2025, 9am

6–9 Aug

Bloodstock Open Air 🎉

Bloodstock Open Air 🎉

6–9 Aug

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Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's largest independent heavy metal festival, running over four days each August at Catton Park in Derbyshire. It draws around 20,000 attendees across four stages, mixing established international acts with underground and…

Website

bloodstock.uk.com

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Genres

MetalRock

Date

6 - 9 August, 2026

Location

Walton-on-Trent, East Midlands

Size

Large · 20,000

Established

2001, Running 25 years

Vibe

It's a proper heavy weekend where circle pits and crowd surfers are constant, the site is compact enough to move between stages without a trek, and there's a loose, boozy camaraderie where chatting to strangers in the campsite feels completely normal.

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farmmiddle of nowhereone big crowdmusic nerdswellies and waterproofsfancy dresslots of food optionsspace to dance

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Village-feel despite sold-out crowds”

“Zero judgement, total acceptance”

“Emotional Ozzy tribute throughout”

“Pits and crowd surfing non-stop”

“Sold out before the year ended”

TicketsUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

ADMIT ONE

Standard

Adult Weekend + Camping (Kyrr)

£210

ADMIT ONE

Standard

Child Weekend + Camping (Kyrr, aged 4-11)

£69

ADMIT ONE

Adult Weekend Ticket

?

Sold Out

ADMIT ONE

Early Bird

Child Weekend Early Bird (aged 4-11)

£50

Sold Out

Day Tickets

ADMIT ONE

Adult Thursday Day TicketThu 6 Aug

£59

LineupUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Judas Priest

Judas Priest

Lamb of God

Lamb of God

Slaughter to Prevail

Slaughter to Prevail

Saxon

Saxon

Cryptopsy

Cryptopsy

None So Vile 30-year anniversary set

Wednesday 13

Wednesday 13

Leprous

Leprous

Carpenter Brut

Carpenter Brut

Sepultura

Sepultura

Municipal Waste

Municipal Waste

Bleed From Within

Bleed From Within

Northlane

Northlane

Death Angel

Death Angel

Life of Agony

Life of Agony

Body Count

Body Count

Black Label Society

Black Label Society

Testament

Testament

Nevermore

Nevermore

Kittie

Kittie

Fit For An Autopsy

Fit For An Autopsy

Of Mice & MenVended200 Stab WoundsEvil ScarecrowMushroomheadSKYNDImperial AgeThe ScratchShiningThe HellBlack SpidersCastle RatDream StateGraphic NatureInhuman Nature

Recent NewsUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Final News Round-Up From BLOODSTOCK + How/When To Get Tix ...

BLOODSTOCK 2026 will take place 6th – 9th August, 2025.

rocknloadmag.com·1 week ago

Imperial Age Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air

Symphonic metal band Imperial Age has been confirmed for the main stage of Bloodstock Open Air.

xsnoize.com·4 weeks ago

Now available for streaming Mastodon’s complete show at Bloodstock Open Air 2025

The professionally recorded live video of Mastodon's performance at the "Bloodstock Open Air" in Walton-on-Trent, UK is now available.

chaoszine.net·1 month ago

Watch: Mastodon's pro-shot "Blood and Thunder" performance from Bloodstock Open

Mastodon's performance of "Blood and Thunder" from this past year's Bloodstock Open Air is now available online.

lambgoat.com·1 month ago

Bloodstock Open Air adds Testament and Thrown Into Exile to 2026 Line-Up

Testament joins Bloodstock Open Air 2026 alongside Thrown Into Exile, celebrating the festival's 25th anniversary at Catton Park,...

v13.net·6 months ago

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