Thrash metal, deathcore, punk, doom, hardcore, atmospheric black metal and alternative metal... On June 19, 20, 21 and 22, Clisson once again vibrated to the rhythm of the unmissable Hellfest. Once again, there were plenty of musical discoveries and surprises on offer. From the Mainstages and the Valley to the Temple, the Altar and the Warzone, festival-goers experienced some incredible moments that are sure to stay with them forever. Many are already thinking aboutHellfest 2026.
In the meantime, metalheads living in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be able to prolong these musical moments. Over the next few days and months, several of the bands and artists who graced the 2025 edition of Hellfest will be making a stopover in Paris. These include Linkin Park at the Stade de France on July 11, Airbourne live at the Zénith in 2026, and Jinjer at theOlympia on February 2.
Other Hellfest artists due in Paris soon? Scorpions and Jerry Cantrell, both in Paris on June 24. While the German hard rock band will be at theAccor Arena, the famous American musician, composer and singer, founder of Alice in Chains, will be at the Machine du Moulin Rouge.
Between now and the end of the year, you can also catch British band Urne at La Maroquinerie, Conan at Backstage by The Mill, Refused at L'Élysée Montmartre, Witch Club Satan at Petit Bain, Turnstile at Le Zénith, Vestige at Le Trabendo with Klone, Rise of the Northstar at L'Olympia, Last Train at Le Trianon for two dates, and Imminence at Salle Pleyel.
Not forgetting Electric Callboy at Le Zénith on January 18, 2026, Epica with Amaranthe on January 25, 2026, also at Le Zénith de La Villette, Switzerland's Burning Witches on January 28, 2026 at Backstage By The Mill (with Hammer King) and Cachemire on January 31, 2026 at La Cigale.
Keep your eyes peeled for new bands to be added to this great list! And don't forget that this autumn, Paris is to host Les Foudres, the first ceremony dedicated to metal music.
