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Alcatraz Festival 2026: Four Days of Extreme Metal in Kortrijk

Alcatraz Festival will take place from August 6 to 9, 2026, at Sportcampus Lange Munte in Kortrijk, Belgium. With 36 artists scheduled, this festival dedicated to metal and hardcore has established itself as one of the most intense events on the European scene, offering four days of devastating riffs and brutal breakdowns in an electric atmosphere.

Headliners include Testament, California thrash metal legends, Lamb of God, American groove metal masters, Of Mice & Men, modern metalcore figures, as well as The Ghost Inside, melodic hardcore heroes. This explosive lineup guarantees performances of rare intensity.

The festival explores all facets of extreme metal, from technical death metal to deathcore, passing through post-hardcore and progressive metal. Alcatraz stands out for its total commitment to underground metal culture, offering an uncompromising lineup celebrating the power, authenticity, and raw energy of extreme music.

Set in a modern sports complex, the festival offers infrastructure adapted to enraged metal crowds, with multiple stages, activities, and a unique community atmosphere. It's the essential gathering for all lovers of saturated guitars, double bass drums, and devastating mosh pits in Belgium.