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Bully On Rocks 2026 in Bully-les-Mines

The Bully On Rocks festival returns to Espace François Mitterrand in Bully-les-Mines on May 29-30, 2026 for a weekend dedicated to classic rock and British hard rock. This Northern festival offers a program highlighting the new English and European rock scene in a friendly atmosphere. For two days, this former mining town welcomes electric guitar lovers to celebrate the legacy of Anglo-Saxon rock.

The 2026 program brings together bands perpetuating the traditions of 1970s-80s British rock. Praying Mantis, legends of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, promise a concert filled with NWOBHM classics. Black Paisley, Heartline and Stocks embody the renewal of British melodic hard rock with modern compositions rooted in the genre's great traditions.

The festival also welcomes original formations like Fargo, JAYLER and The LadyBoys, bands bringing their personal vision of energetic rock and powerful riffs. These artists promise intense stage performances and moments of authentic rock communion.

In the former mining town of Bully-les-Mines, territory charged with working-class history, Bully On Rocks offers a unique rock experience where classic hard rock enthusiasts and fans of new formations meet. This spring festival proves that the spirit of British rock remains alive and continues to inspire new generations of musicians attached to values of authenticity and raw energy.