With tickets to the festivals 25th anniversary next year already selling like proverbial hotcakes. Last week, Bloodstock announced 27 new artists joining the impressive roster for 2026’s event. As well as confirming the festivals first ever Thursday headliner, British heavy metal institutions, Saxon!
Among the plethora of names taking their places on the bill alongside the likes of Lamb of God, Judas Priest and Sepultura. This year’s line-up will also include performances from returning fan favourites, Evil Scarecrow. A dose of slamming Scottish death metal from Party Cannon. Alt rock royalty Kittie, making their Bloodstock debut. As well as nu-metal stalwarts Mushroomhead, tech metal masters, Urne and many more. With a full list of all the new additions available to check out on the updated line-up below.
This month, Bloodstock were also proud to announce the incredible fund raising achievements from 2025’s event. Where festival goers raised over £30,000 through the ever populat t-shirt amnesty, as well as numerous raffles and events across the weekend. Which is to be split between Metal For Good and The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Who have been mainstays at Bloodstock for many years.
With an extra day of live music now on offer, next years Bloodstock is poised to be the festivals biggest year yet. According to recent updates, over 95% of tickets for the festivals 25th anniversary event are sold out already. So, if you’d like to make Bloodstock part of your summer next year, we recommend heading over to the official website and securing your place now. If you want to stay up to date on any forthcoming announcements, you can head over to social media and give them a follow too.
