🎤Lineup
Going? Plan your trip
🎧Official playlist742 tracks
Log in to discover your scores for this festival.
✈️How to get to GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Planning your trip to GRASPOP METAL MEETING? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Eindhoven Airport (EIN), about 30 km from the venue.
- Allow about 42 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Eindhoven or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Accommodation near the GRASPOP METAL MEETING site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Eindhoven, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Eindhoven.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around GRASPOP METAL MEETING. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Eindhoven and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
Bookings via our travel partners. Prices stay the same for you; festt may earn a commission.
📋About
Graspop Metal Meeting 2026: the four-day metal pilgrimage to Dessel
Founded in 1996 by Peter Van Geel, this Belgian gathering has grown into one of Europe's biggest hard rock and metal events. Having celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025, the festival returns to Festivalpark Stenehei in Dessel from 18 to 21 June 2026 with four days, five stages (South Stage, North Stage, Marquee, Metal Dome and the Classic Rock Cafe) and a bill the official site lists at more than 150 confirmed acts. More than a festival, it has become an institution and a rallying point for riff-hungry fans from across the continent.
The 2026 lineup compresses several generations of heavy music into one weekend. The opening Thursday already stacks Megadeth, the symphonic sweep of Within Temptation, the nu-metal of Limp Bizkit and the punk rock of The Offspring. The following days roll out headliner after headliner, from the rock'n'roll of Volbeat to the metalcore of Bring Me The Horizon on Saturday, all the way to a Sunday crowned by the macabre theatre of Alice Cooper.
That stylistic range is the festival's signature: classic heavy metal, alternative metal and metalcore share the stages across all four days. As the official site notes, weekend passes and Friday day tickets remain available while the other days have sold out, a fitting sign of the devotion that surrounds this summit of European metal.
Edited by the festt.io team — last revised on June 15, 2026
❓FAQ
What are the dates of Graspop Metal Meeting 2026, and how many stages are there?
GMM 2026 takes place over four days, from 18 to 21 June inclusive, in Dessel. The festival runs five stages and bills itself as the biggest and most varied metal festival in the Benelux.
Which edition is this?
2026 is the 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting.
Is on-site camping available, and how much does it cost?
Yes, two campsites can be accessed with a dedicated ticket: Camping Boneyard and Camping The Crypt, at €36.98 per person each. Camper vans are welcomed at a pitch in Metal Town, and you can book a pre-pitched FestiTent at Boneyard. Sleeping in the car parks is not allowed.
How does the cashless system (Skullies) work?
The festival runs on a cashless currency, Skullies: €3.60 each in presale (until 14 June), then €3.90 afterwards. At the bars, food stands and food trucks you can only pay with Skullies loaded onto your wristband or Cashless Card, whereas at merchandise stands, the Festival Fair and the Metal Market you pay by card or in cash. Leftover Skullies can be refunded between 25 June and 23 July (a €3.50 fee applies).
What is the nearest station, and are there shuttles?
The nearest station is Mol, from which free shuttles take you to the site (the round-trip shuttle from Mol is included in every festival ticket). A Kiss & Ride zone is set up at Mol station, and five free Park & Bike car parks let you finish the journey by bike. Note that your festival ticket is not a valid train ticket.
Is entry free for children?
No. There is no free entry and no child discount, and the organisers advise against bringing young children to the festival.
Do companions of people with reduced mobility get a free ticket?
No: companions of people with reduced mobility must also present a valid festival ticket at the entrance.
