Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
The lineup for Kaaos Festival, taking place in Vaskiluoto, Vaasa, Finland on July 24th–25th, 2026, is now complete with the announcement of the festival’s final artist addition. At the same time, the festival has also revealed its day-by-day schedules.
The final act added to the bill is the three-piece modern death/groove metal band Inborn Tendency, who emerged victorious from the festival’s band competition featuring more than 200 participating bands. The group will open Saturday’s program at the festival.
Friday’s lineup offers a mix of international rarities and Finnish metal favorites. The festival will feature the first-ever Finnish performance by Japanese metal act Ryujin, while Swedish pop metal giants Dead By April will play their only Finnish show of the summer. Fans will also get to witness the rapidly rising melodic death metal powerhouse The Halo Effect, featuring former members of In Flames.
Also appearing on Friday are melodic death metal heavyweights Insomnium, who are set to release a new album this fall, as well as the rarely performing Finnish metal act Nicole, originally formed in Teuva.
Saturday’s program, meanwhile, delivers several unique special performances for metal fans. Swedish death/thrash veterans The Crown will play the final Finnish show of their long career, while Japanese artist Ryoji Shinomoto will perform a unique tribute to his biggest inspiration, Alexi Laiho.
Local grindcore pride Rotten Sound will appear with a rare “Murderworks & Exit” special set, while Anette Olzon will perform material from Nightwish albums “Dark Passion Play” and “Imaginaerum” in Finland for the first time in more than a decade.
In addition, Vaasa-based metal pioneers Misantropia will make a historic return to the stage after more than 30 years away from live performances. The band features current Nightwish / Wintersun drummer Kai Hahto on their ranks.
Doors: 16:00
17:00–17:30 Diabolisher
17:40–18:25 Ryujin
18:35–19:05 What Lies Beneath
19:15–20:15 Dead By April
20:25–20:55 Thyrargo
21:05–22:05 Insomnium
22:15–23:15 Nicole
23:25–00:40 The Halo Effect
Doors: 14:00
15:00–15:30 Inborn Tendency
15:40–16:25 Machinae Supremacy
16:35–17:20 Misantropia
17:30–18:15 The Crown
18:25–19:10 Ryoji Shinomoto Samurai Metal Tribute To Alexi Laiho
19:20–20:20 Warmen
20:30–21:15 Illdisposed
21:25–22:25 Anette Olzon singing Nightwish from albums “Dark Passion Play” & “Imaginaerum”
22:35–23:20 Rotten Sound “Murderworks + Exit” Set
23:30–00:45 Beast In Black
Festival tickets are available at current prices until June 5th, 2026, after which ticket prices will increase.
1-day regular ticket: €84
1-day VIP ticket: €164
2-day regular ticket: €124
2-day VIP ticket: €239
Kaaos Festival will take place in Vaskiluoto, Vaasa on July 24th–25th, 2026. More information about the festival as well as tickets can be found on the festival’s official website at kaaosfestival.fi
