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Sun and Thunder Metal Beach Festival 2026: the metal festival in Fuengirola

Sun and Thunder Metal Beach Festival takes place at Marenostrum in Fuengirola, on Spain's Costa del Sol, from August 27 to 29, 2026. This three-day festival combines metal and Mediterranean beach, offering a diverse lineup ranging from classic heavy metal to atmospheric blackgaze.

The 2026 edition brings together 15 artists, headlined by Twisted Sister, American glam metal legends, Avantasia in rock opera and symphonic metal, and Lordi, Finnish hard rock monsters. Other bands include Destruction in thrash metal and Primal Fear.

The lineup explores every shade of contemporary metal: power metal, progressive metal, atmospheric black metal, and post-metal. Artists like Gaerea, Harakiri for the Sky, and All for Metal share the bill with Faroese singer Eivør and her folk influences, creating a rich and varied musical experience.

From August 27 to 29, 2026, Fuengirola vibrates to metal rhythms facing the Mediterranean. Book your tickets for this unique summer festival.