A new 16th edition of Hellfest ! From Thursday June 15 to Sunday June 18, 2023, the legendary festival of extreme music returns to Clisson for 4 days of explosive, powerful concerts. On the program? A rich program featuring legendary bands such as Kiss, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Slipknot and Def Leppard. In all, over 180 bands have been announced for this year.
Hellfest 2024: line-up by stage and concert times
Hellfest announces its return in 2024 with four new days of concerts dedicated to extreme music. Mark your calendars! Hellfest awaits metalheads from Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024. The line-up includes Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Megadeth, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, Bruce Dickinson, Kvelertak, Machine Head, Corey Taylor, Mass Hysteria, The Prodigy, Suicidal Tendencies, Rival Sons, Saxon, Tom Morello, Kerry King from Slayer.... Here's the line-up by stage and concert times! [Read more]
So, if you're planning to get to the Hellfest site, here's some practical information you might find useful. What time does the concert and merchandising site open? How do I get to the festival by public transport? What items are prohibited? What's new for 2023? Which bands are not to be missed, and what are the concert times by stage and day? Here's everything you need to know about this new, 16th edition of Hellfest in Clisson !
Car, carpool, shuttle, bus or train... there are many ways to get to the Hellfest site. If you're planning to come by car, then you should know that the festival provides two official parking lots free of charge for festival-goers :
" Parking outside the official parking zones will not be tolerated, and police will punish offenders on the public highway (fines and removal of the vehicle by the impound lot) ", explains Hellfest on its website, adding that " water and electricity are not available in the parking lot ".
If you prefer the bus, please note that the festival provides a shuttle service from Clisson train station or Nantes airport to the festival site.
Please note that for journeys to and from Gare de Nantes, SNCF trains are now the only alternative.
If you're planning to come to the Hellfest site by train from Nantes and leave by train to Nantes as well, you should know that the Pays de la Loire Region is introducing night trains from June 15 to June 19. They run in the Clisson - Nantes direction every night (30 min journey to Nantes, with stops at Gorges / Le Pallet / La Haie Fouassière / Vertou / St Sebastien Frêne Rond & Pas Enchantés).
Before reaching the Hellfest site, you'll need to sort out your belongings, as a number of items are forbidden in the concert area, including barbecues, metal cans, bulky bags larger than 10 liters, glass and plastic bottles (with cork and flask), camping chairs and inflatable chairs, motorcycle helmets, alcohol, selfie poles and professional cameras (SLR, camcorder). See the full list on the official website.
At what time can I pick up my wristband? What time does the concert and merchandising site open? When can festival-goers enter Hell City Square? Here are the different times you need to know before heading to the Hellfest site.
See the site map here !
Please note that the creation and use of a Cashless account is essential on the Hellfest site."To consume in the bars, catering areas or at the Merch Officiel and Artiste, you must use (and therefore load) your Hellfest Cashless bracelet before or during the festival", explains the festival. Find out more here.
Hellfest 2023: 10 must-see bands on the Mainstages
Ready to return to the festival from hell this summer? Hellfest awaits metalheads from June 15 to 18, 2023 in Clisson for a new, 16th 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 must-see bands on the Mainstages during the 4-day festival! [Read more]
Hellfest 2023: 5 bands not to be missed this Thursday, June 15
For its return to Clisson, Hellfest is planning to pull out all the stops, with a four-day extravaganza from June 15 to 18, 2023. The festivities kick off this Thursday, June 15, with a host of talented artists. So, who are the must-see performers on Thursday? Here are the 5 bands you won't want to miss at the 16th Hellfest in Clisson on June 15, 2023. [Read more]
Hellfest 2023: 5 bands not to be missed this Friday, June 16
Hellfest returns to Clisson from Thursday June 15 to Sunday June 18, 2023, for its 16th edition. As always, the extreme-music festival has pulled out all the stops, with a host of talented artists on hand to get festival-goers bopping and slamming. So, who are the must-see performers on Friday? Here are the 5 bands you won't want to miss this Friday, June 16, 2023 in Clisson for the 16th edition of Hellfest. [Read more]
Hellfest 2023: 5 bands not to be missed this Saturday, June 17
Hellfest returns to Clisson from Thursday June 15 to Sunday June 18, 2023 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 bopping and slamming. So, who are the must-see acts on stage this Saturday? Here are the 5 bands you won't want to miss this Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Clisson for the 16th edition of Hellfest. [Read more]
Hellfest 2023: 5 bands not to be missed on Sunday, June 18, the last day of the festival
Hellfest is back in Clisson until Sunday June 18, 2023. As always, the extreme music festival has pulled out all the stops, with a host of talented artists to get festival-goers bopping and slamming. So, who are the must-see performers on Sunday? Here are the 5 bands you won't want to miss this Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Clisson for the 16th edition of Hellfest. [Read more]
Hellfest 2023: 5 offbeat bands not to be missed
Ready to get back to Hellfest? Hellfest is back in Clisson, this time with 4 days of festivities dedicated to extreme music. While many of the headliners are eagerly awaited by festival-goers, other artists are well worth the detour. So, for more originality, here are 5 offbeat bands not to be missed this summer at Hellfest! [Read more]
The Sanctuary, a new location for the Valley stage, Charon's wheel... here are just a few of the new installations and events not to be missed at this year's Hellfest!
Hellfest 2023: 6 must-see events and installations on site
Of course, Hellfest is all about explosive concerts on 6 different stages. But the festival, dedicated to extreme music, also offers festival-goers a host of activities, installations and works of art to keep their eyes on the action throughout the festival. Charon's wheel, pyramid of fire, Lemmy Kilmister tribute statue, Ferris wheel... here are 6 animations and installations not to be missed at this year's Hellfest. [Read more]
Hellfest 2023: The Sanctuary, moving the Valley stage... here are this year's novelties
This summer, the Hellfest awaits metalheads in Clisson for four days of extreme music! And the mythical metal festival has some new things in store for the regulars. New space dedicated to merchandising, moving the Valley stage... We tell you everything. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From June 15th, 2023 to June 18th, 2023
Location
Hellfest website
Rue du Champ Louet
44190 Clisson
Official website
www.hellfest.fr
Hellfest 2024: line-up by stage and concert times
