Hellfest Open Air announces new wave of bands

As the organizers of next year’s Hellfest Open Air in Clisson, France unveiled the always-long list of artists that will play in June, it looks like they are going to hit quite good. There will be just over 180 bands performing over the four days. Headliners Korn, Muse, Scorpions, and Linkin Park will be the most prominent of those acts. Till Lindemann, The Hu, Refused, Within Temptation, and many more are scheduled to perform at Hellfest next year. It would be an understatement to suggest that this festival is worth the money.

Hellbangers, the wait is finally over—the lineup for Hellfest’s 18th edition has been unveiled! This year, 184 bands and artists will storm the six stages of Hellfest, with one last very special guest yet to be announced. Among them, 106 will make their debut in Clisson, a testament to how alive and dynamic the ‘extreme music’ scene remains. We’re thrilled to welcome Linkin Park back to Hellfest for only the second time in the festival’s history, celebrating their remarkable comeback. Alongside them, hard rock legends Scorpions and nu-metal pioneers Korn will take the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend. And for the first time ever, British powerhouse Muse will grace Clisson with their stadium-filling rock, a bold choice that’s sure to win over even the doubters. On Friday, Mainstage 2 will shine a spotlight on women in music, with a lineup featuring female-led or all-female bands like Within Temptation, Heilung, Epica, Spiritbox, Kittie, Future Palace, Amira Elfeky, Charlotte Wessels, and Sun. With more than 42 bands including female musicians, this year’s Hellfest promises to champion diversity like never before. This edition also highlights the rise of a new generation of headliners, the emergence of groundbreaking phenomena, legendary reunions, all while paying tribute to the pioneers of the genre who continue to uphold the legacy of our music. Discover the full lineup and start planning your Hellfest experience—we’ll see you in 193 days at CLISSON ROCK CITY!