Hellfest

Hellfest 2025: complete program and concert times

Hellfest returns with four new days of concerts dedicated to extreme music. This year, Hellfest awaits metalheads from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025. On the program for this new edition? Americans Linkin Park, Brits Muse, Germans Scorpions, as well as Korn, Judas Priest, Till Lindemann, The Hu, Dream Theater, Within Temptation, Electric Callboy, Heilung and Abbath... Discover the complete program by day and by stage, as well as concert times!

Fortnite: ARTE Riff Mountain, the world of Hellfest becomes a video game experience in 2026

ARTE unveils ARTE Riff Mountain, its first creation on Fortnite, in partnership with Hellfest. An immersive musical experience awaits from June 18 to 21, 2026, combining video games, metal culture, and collective exploration.

Les Foudres: the winners and the prize list of the ceremony dedicated to French metal

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Bataclan in Paris played host to Les Foudres, the very first ceremony dedicated to French metal. So, who was lucky enough to walk away with a trophy? Who won the award? Find out more about the winners and the full list of honorees at Les Foudres, 2025 edition.

Hellfest: festival-goers' wishes and predictions for the 2026 line-up

Who will rock the 2026 edition of Hellfest? For the time being, the suspense remains, and all hopes are justified. While we wait to find out the line-up for the next edition, Internet users were invited to share their wishes and predictions for the 2026 line-up. So, which bands and artists are most frequently mentioned? Find out what metalheads would like to hear and expect to see at Clisson next summer.

Hellfest 2026: 4-day passes go on sale this Tuesday, July 8

After a very successful 2025 edition, Hellfest will return to Clisson from June 18 to 21, 2026. And the festival organizers have already announced that all 4-day passes for this 2026 edition will go on sale. Mark your calendars: tickets for this 19th edition go on sale this Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1pm on the festival's official website.

Paris: Hellfest Corner bar closes for good

Bad news for metalheads who used to meet up at Hellfest Corner in Paris. The famous bar, which opened in the Les Halles district in 2019, has announced its definitive closure.

Did you love them at Hellfest 2025? See these bands live in Paris soon

The Hellfest 2025 edition has closed its doors after 4 explosive days and evenings dedicated to metal music. For nostalgic fans, there's good news: several of the artists programmed this year in Clisson have announced that they will be coming to the capital over the coming months. Discover the bands you adored at last year's Hellfest in concert in Paris.

Hellfest 2025: images from Sunday, June 22

We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands to discover over 4 days, less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris got away from the capital for a few days to bring you the 18th edition of Hellfest as if you were there. Here are 10 highlights from Sunday June 22, 2025, the final day of the festival.

Hellfest 2025: images from Saturday, June 21

We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands to discover over 4 days and less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris leaves the capital for a few days, and brings you the 18th edition of Hellfest as if you were there. Here's a look back at 10 selected moments from Saturday June 21, 2025, the day of the Fête de la musique.

Hellfest 2025: images from Friday, June 20

We couldn't miss France's biggest metal festival, with over 180 bands on the bill, to be discovered over 4 days and less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris is leaving the capital for a while to bring you the 18th edition of Hellfest as if you were there! Here's a look back at 10 selected moments from Friday, June 20, 2025.

Hellfest 2025: images from Thursday, June 19

Once again this year, France's biggest metal festival, featuring over 180 bands over 4 days, could not be missed, and is less than 3 hours by train from Paris! So Sortir à Paris leaves the capital for a while, and brings you the 18th edition of Hellfest as if you were there! Thursday marked the first day of this 2025 edition of the extreme music festival. Here's a look back at 10 selected moments from June 19, 2025.

Hellfest 2025: 5 not-to-be-missed bands on the Warzone

Hellfest returns to Clisson, a few kilometers from Nantes, from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025, for a new and 18th edition. Once again this year, festival-goers are set to set the metal festival alight with a jam-packed line-up. While many festival-goers plan to squat in front of the Mainstages, others prefer to venture out onto the other stages. So, if you're a punk and hardcore fan, head for the Warzone, where a host of talented artists are scheduled to perform. Sex Pistols & Frank Carter, The Damned, Turnstile... Here's our selection of 5 bands not to be missed this summer on the Warzone at Hellfest!

Hellfest 2025: 5 bands not to be missed in the Valley

Eagerly awaited by many metalheads, Hellfest takes place from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025, to once again rock the town of Clisson. As every year, many festival-goers flock to the Mainstages. But if you're a lover of doom, stoner or sludge, then head for the Valley stage, where a host of artists are scheduled to perform! Pentagram, Jerry Cantrell, Kylesa... Here's our selection of 5 bands not to be missed this summer on the Valley stage at Hellfest!

Hellfest 2025: 5 bands not to be missed at the Temple

Attention metalheads! Hellfest returns to the vineyards of Nantes, to Clisson to be precise, for a new and 18th edition to be experienced from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025. On the program? A host of headliners to be discovered on the Mainstages. But if you're a lover of black metal or folk metal, then head for the Temple stage, where a host of artists are expected. Abbath, Eisbrecher, Alcest... Here are 5 bands not to be missed this summer on the Temple stage at Hellfest!

Hellfest 2025: here's the list of concerts to watch live or replay on Arte Concert

Not going to Hellfest this year? Don't panic, Hellfest is coming to you - in your living room, to be precise. Once again this year, Arte Concert is broadcasting some forty concerts for you to follow in livestream or replay. Here's the program!

Hellfest 2025: 5 not-to-be-missed bands on the Altar stage

Good news for lovers of extreme music, as Hellfest returns to Clisson from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025. During this great mass dedicated to metal music, many festival-goers flock to the Mainstages. But if you're a lover of death metal or progressive metal, then head for the Altar stage, where a host of talented artists are scheduled to perform. Jinjer, Leprous, Nervosa... Here's our selection of 5 bands not to be missed this summer on the Altar at Hellfest.

Hellfest 2025: everything you need to know about the metal festival

4 days of festivities dedicated to extreme music! This is what awaits Hellfest festival-goers from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025. If you're one of the regulars and you're planning to visit Clisson this week, then the following information should be of interest to you. Site opening times, concert schedules, bands not to be missed, items not allowed on site and transport to and from the festival... Here's everything you need to know about Hellfest 2025!

Hellfest 2025: 10 not-to-be-missed bands on the Mainstages

Are you ready to return to the Hellfest festival this summer? Hellfest awaits metalheads from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025 in Clisson for a new, 18th edition that's sure to leave a lasting impression. So, for those who can't wait to get away from Hellfest's two biggest stages, here are 10 bands not to be missed on the Mainstages during these 4 days of metal festivities!

Hellfest 2025: 5 bands not to be missed this Sunday, June 22

Hellfest returns to Clisson from June 19 to 22, 2025. As ever, the extreme music festival has pulled out all the stops, inviting a host of talented artists to help festival-goers let off steam. So, who are the must-see acts on stage this Sunday? Here are 5 bands not to be missed on Sunday June 22 in Clisson, for the fourth and final day of the Hellfest 2025 edition.

Hellfest 2025: 5 bands not to be missed this Saturday, June 21

Hellfest returns to Clisson from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, 2025 with another explosive edition. As always, the extreme music festival has pulled out all the stops, with a host of talented artists to keep festival-goers hopping and hollering. So, who are the must-see acts on stage this Saturday? Judas Priest, Abbath, Savatage... Here are 5 bands not to be missed this Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the 18th edition of Hellfest in Clisson.