Metal festivals France summer 2026

36Festivals
6+Sub-genres
6+Cities

Summer 2026 is a major season for Metal festivals in the France: 36 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months across France. July peaks with 17 Metal festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 13 Metal festivals, July 2026 17, and August 2026 6. That density makes Summer 2026 the ideal window to explore the Metal scene in all its forms.

Among the must-see events of Summer 2026 in Metal, you'll find HELLFEST (France, 203 artists), HEAVY WEEKEND FESTIVAL (France, 12 artists), Xtreme Fest (France, 34 artists), Sylak Open Air (France, 25 artists), PLANE R FEST (France, 17 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

The busiest cities for Metal festivals in Summer 2026 are Amphithéâtre plein air (1), Asques (1), Belfort (1), CHAMPS DE FOIRE A COLOMBIER SAUGNIEU (1). Broad national coverage makes it easy to combine travel and live music throughout the season.

By sub-genre, the most active scenes in Metal this summer are Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Metalcore, Progressive Metal. For an overview of the full season, visit the France summer 2026 festival hub.

Top Metal festivals France summer 2026

#1HELLFEST
18 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2026Hellfest203 artists
#2HEAVY WEEKEND FESTIVAL
5 Jun 2026 — 7 Jun 2026Amphithéâtre plein air12 artists
#3Xtreme Fest
30 Jul 2026 — 1 Aug 2026Cap'Découverte34 artists
#4Sylak Open Air
31 Jul 2026 — 2 Aug 2026Stade Regis Perrin25 artists
#5PLANE R FEST
3 Jul 2026 — 4 Jul 2026CHAMPS DE FOIRE A COLOMBIER SAUGNIEU17 artists
#6NIMES
11 Jun 2026 — 26 Jul 2026ARENES DE NIMES52 artists
#7BARB'N'ROCK
26 Jun 2026 — 27 Jun 2026STADE MUNICIPAL DE CREVECOEUR LE GRAND11 artists
#8LIVE IS LIVE
27 Jun 2026 — 29 Jun 2026DE MIDDENVIJVER A ANVERS15 artists
#9Mozhell Open Air
24 Jul 2026 — 26 Jul 2026Insming8 artists
#10Festival Cabaret Vert
20 Aug 2026 — 23 Aug 2026SQUARE BAYARD A CHARLEVILLE MEZIERES76 artists

By month

13June 202617July 20266August 2026

Metal sub-genres

Heavy Metal38Death Metal19Metalcore18Progressive Metal14Alternative Metal13Grindcore12

By city

Amphithéâtre plein air1Asques1Belfort1CHAMPS DE FOIRE A COLOMBIER SAUGNIEU1CHATEAU D'APREMONT1ARENES DE NIMES1

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Frequently asked questions

How many Metal festivals take place in the France in Summer 2026?▼
36 Metal festivals are scheduled in the France in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (17 festivals).
What are the biggest Metal festivals in the France of Summer 2026?▼
The Metal festivals with the largest lineups in the France in Summer 2026 are: HELLFEST (France), HEAVY WEEKEND FESTIVAL (France), Xtreme Fest (France), Sylak Open Air (France), PLANE R FEST (France).
Which cities in the France have the most Metal festivals this summer?▼
The cities with the most Metal festivals in the France in Summer 2026 are Amphithéâtre plein air (1), Asques (1), Belfort (1), CHAMPS DE FOIRE A COLOMBIER SAUGNIEU (1), CHATEAU D'APREMONT (1).
Which month is best for a Metal festival in the France in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 17 Metal festivals. You can also browse June, July or August depending on availability.
Which Metal sub-genres are most represented in festivals?▼
The most active Metal sub-genres in Summer 2026 festivals are Heavy Metal (38), Death Metal (19), Metalcore (18), Progressive Metal (14), Alternative Metal (13).
How can I find more Metal festivals?▼
Visit the Metal festivals page (year-round), the France page, or the France summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres.