Smoke On Trent V 2026: Stoner and Doom Metal at The Rigger

Smoke On Trent V returns on April 4, 2026, to The Rigger, United Kingdom, for its fifth edition dedicated to stoner rock and doom metal. This underground event celebrates heavy riffs, hypnotic tempos, and psychedelic sounds that define the British stoner scene. The festival attracts passionate audiences seeking bands that cultivate the legacy of Black Sabbath and Sleep in an intimate, smoky setting.

The 2026 lineup features Sergeant Thunderhoof, a stoner formation with powerful grooves, alongside Space Witch and Space Pistol, two bands exploring cosmic territories of space rock and psychedelic rock. The lineup also includes Doomsday Sun, bringing apocalyptic doom tonalities. This selection embodies the DIY spirit and sonic intensity of the festival.

Musically, Smoke On Trent explores different facets of heavy music: stoner rock for fuzzed riffs and mesmerizing grooves, doom metal for oppressive and melancholic atmospheres, groove metal and alternative metal for more modern structures, death metal for brutal passages, hard rock and classic rock for seventies roots, plus psychedelic and instrumental explorations. This diversity celebrates the richness of contemporary heavy metal.

Join us on April 4, 2026, at The Rigger for an evening of massive riffs and liberating decibels. Smoke On Trent V is the temple of British stoner.