SHOPPING  |  CONTACT  |  NEWS  |  SUBSCRIBE ENG   ITA   ESP ENG   ITA   ESP Graspop Festival 2026, 18 – 21 June in Belgium. Best metal events Graspop 2026 WHERE: Dessel, BelgiumWHEN: from 18th to 21st June 2026 Reference point of heavy metal and hard rock, the Graspop Meeting Metal (GMM) offers a rich music program, since 1996.Particularly loved by spectators, it has come to welcome more than 160,000 visitors in its latest edition.Many international stars who walked the stage. Above all, the Iron Maiden, protagonists of 9th editions and, by now, at home in these parts! The Graspop takes place in June, in Dessel, a small Belgian town in the province of Antwerp.Excellent lineup, and almost perfect organization, were the fundamental reasons that made the festival successful. Four dates, for 4 different musical paths, divided into as many areas. The two Main Stages (North and South), welcome the most important international stars. At the Marquee tent, death metal, trash and black metal bands perform. Metal dome, gathers bands in a more intimate atmosphere. Finally, Jupiler Stage is a small area dedicated to metalcore and hardcore music. A festival for all tastes. An extraordinary musical event to listen to your favorite artists. One of the most important hard rock events of the musical summer 2026, ready to celebrate the 29th anniversary this year! Photo, Thibault Trillet PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET For international visitors, the plane is the best solution to reach the small town of Dessel and the Festivalpark Stenehei, home of the Festival. On 18th and 19th June 2 to 3 daily connections with the Shuttle Bus are guaranteed from the 3 main Dutch international airports. The return will be exclusively on June 23rd. Here is the detail with times and ticket prices: From Eindhoven Airport to the festivalpark, on 17/06, at 12.30, 17:30 and 21:30. On 18/06, at 12.30 and 17:30. From Festivalkpark to Eindhoven Airport, on 22/06, at 06:00, 10:00 and 13:00. The journey time is approximately 60′ and the ticket costs €20. From Charleroi Airport to the festivalpark, on 17/06, at 12:30 and 20:00. From Festivalkpark to Charleroi Airport, on 22/06, at 02:00 and 09:00. The journey time is approximately 180′ and the ticket costs €35. From Brussels Airport to the festivalpark, on 17/06, at 12:30, 17:30 and 21:30. From Festivalkpark to Brussels Airport, on 22/06, at 02:00 and 09:00. The journey time is approximately 90′ and the ticket costs €28. From Belgium, from 18th June a Shuttle leaves from Geraardsbergen and reaches the festival venue passing through the main destinations of the country, including Brussels, Leuven, Liège. The price varies depending on the distance, from a minimum of €37 to a maximum of €49 per person for a return trip. LINEUP 2026 Photo ©, Quintin Soloviev The XXIX edition includes top names from the Hard Rock and Metal scene from all over the world. Here is the list of artists who will perform in the two main areas of the Graspop Meeting Metal 2026: THURSDAY 18th. South Stage: Accept • A Day to Remember • Danko Jones • Ego Kill Talent • The Offspring • Within Temptation. North Stage: Limp Bizkit • Megadeth • Static-X • Tom Morello • Wind Rose. FRIDAY 19th. South Stage: Alter Bridge • Bush • Cavalera “Chaos A.D.” • Quicksand • Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter • Volbeat. North Stage: Breaking Benjamin • Drowning Pool • Mammoth • Trivium • Twisted Sisters. SATURDAY 20th. South Stage: Bring Me the Horizon • Architects • Fleddy Melculy • Hollywood Undead • Ice Nine Kills • Malevolence. North Stage: Babymetal • Bad Omens • P.O.D. • Sepultura • The Pretty Wild • Three Days Grace. SUNDAY 21st. South Stage: Battle Beast • Black Label Society • Electric Callboy • Extreme • Life of Agony • Sabaton. North Stage: Alice Cooper • Def Leppard • Europe • Foreigner. GRASPOP FESTIVAL TICKETS 2026 The ticket to attend a single day of Graspop 2026 costs 135€ per person. Includes access to the festival for the selected day, free parking, entrance to Boneyard campsite and free access to the shuttle to/from Mol station.The ticket in the VIP version for a single day costs 235€ per person. It offers access to exclusive areas, including a. Free privileged parking. Limited availability. The Combi Festival Ticket costs 319€ and offers access for the duration of the festival. Includes the benefits of a single day ticket. The subscription is also available in the VIP TICKET COMBI version at the price of 519€. Tickets are non-refundable. Always buy them through the official channels. Please note that inside, drinks, products and items are paid for in tokens, which can be purchased at the entrance. You can choose between two different packages: the €60 one for 20 tokens, and the €120 one for 40 tokens and an official GMM 2026 gadget. Photo ©, dr_zoidberg WHAT TO DO Throughout the day, and the weekend, the Graspop never sleeps. Almost.In case of hunger or thirst attack, you can take a trip to the Food Truck. If you want to meet your favorite band, perhaps for an autograph, be sure to go to the Signing Session.And, again, a fair and a market to buy items including vinyls, and a real boulevard… metal WHERE TO SLEEP Boneyard is the campsite in the immediate vicinity of the arena, where you can pitch your tent. Or, rent one directly on the spot.Alternatively, you can opt for Skullotel and Metal Town, a few chumoletri walk from the festival. The latter are solutions whose availability runs out in a short time. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. 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