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Hellfest 2026 : a photo recap of the Thursday, June 18

Cette année encore, vous ne pouviez pas manquer le plus grand festival de metal de France, qui réunit plus de 180 groupes sur quatre jours et s’atteint en moins de trois heures de train depuis Paris ! Sortir à Paris vous emmène loin de la capitale pour vous faire vivre la 19e édition du Hellfest comme si vous y étiez. Ce jeudi ouvrait la première journée de cette édition 2026 du festival de musiques extrêmes. Retour en images sur 10 moments choisis de ce 18 juin 2026.

Hellfest 2026: Five bands you can't miss this Friday, June 19

Hellfest is back in Clisson from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, for another edition—the 19th. As always, the extreme-music festival has pulled out all the stops with a lineup of talented artists that will have festival-goers pogoing and slam-dancing. So, which acts are must-sees on stage this Friday? Iron Maiden, Mastodon, Sinsaenum... Here are five bands not to miss on Friday, June 19, 2026 in Clisson for this new Hellfest edition.

Hellfest 2026: the full lineup and concert schedules

Hellfest makes its comeback with four new days of extreme-music concerts. This time, the festival welcomes metalheads from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026. What’s on the menu for this edition? A slate of talented francophone and international acts, including Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Limp Bizkit, The Offspring, Deep Purple, Anthrax, Cavalera, Megadeth, Papa Roach, Bad Omens, Mastodon, Napalm Death and Behemoth... Here is the full day-by-day, stage-by-stage lineup for Hellfest 2026. Also check out the concert times.

Hellfest 2026: 5 bands you can't miss on the Temple stage

Attention metalheads! Hellfest is returning to the Loire Valley’s wine country, in Clisson, for its 19th edition to be lived from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026. What’s on the menu? A lineup of big-name acts to discover, especially on the Main Stages. But if you’re into black metal or folk metal, head to the Temple stage, where a slew of artists are lined up. Rotting Christ, Gaerea, The Gathering… Here are five bands not to miss this summer on the Temple stage 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!

Hérouval Park: a nature-filled, family-friendly day out near Paris

Located in Gisors, less than an hour from Paris, Hérouval Park offers a day of outdoor leisure with games, a beach, a mini-farm, a miniature train, family-friendly attractions and picnic areas.

At Parc Astérix, embrace a Gaulish Summer with longer days stretching into the evening, open until 10 p.m.

Sponsored - Experience Gaulish Summer from July 11 to August 30, 2026, with days extended until 10 p.m. and the big new feature: a nighttime show. Just 35 km north of Paris, Parc Astérix invites kids and adults alike on a true journey of discovery and thrills, featuring 50 rides and performances spread across five realms: Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Vikings. A day out designed to pack in adventures for family or friends, with a varied program to delight visitors of every age.

Hellfest 2026: 5 acts not to miss on the Warzone stage

Hellfest makes its return to Clisson, a few kilometres from Nantes, from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a new 19th edition. This year again, festival-goers are set to ignite the metal festival with a meticulously curated lineup. While many fans plan to stake out in front of the Mainstages, others will venture to the festival’s other stages. And if you’re a lover of punk and hardcore, head to the Warzone where a host of talented artists are on the bill. Buzzcocks, Die Spitz, Hatebreed... Here is our pick of 5 bands not to miss this summer on the Warzone at Hellfest!

Hellfest 2026: Is there a fireworks finale planned this year to cap off the festival?

Hellfest is gearing up for its return from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, with more than 180 acts ready to electrify Clisson. This year, The Offspring will cap off the 19th edition. So, will festival-goers get a fireworks display this year? Here’s the answer.

Hellfest 2026: here are 10 acts you absolutely can't miss on the Main Stages

Are you ready to relive Hellfest this summer? Hellfest welcomes metalheads from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Clisson for a new, 19th edition that’s sure to leave a mark. And for those who won’t tear themselves away from the festival’s two main stages, here are 10 bands to watch and not miss on the Mainstages during these four days of metal‑loved festivities!