Mystic Festival 2026 announces first bands – featuring Black Label Society, The Gathering, Septicflesh and more

Mystic Festival has unveiled the first wave of its lineup for next summer’s edition, set to take place in Gdańsk, Poland, on June 3–6, 2026. Once again, the festival is proving why it has become one of the most important heavy music gatherings in Central Europe.

The 2026 edition already promises an impressive variety of metal. Among the highlights are Down, the sludge metal legends formed by Pantera members Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown. The band is renowned for their crushing riffs and doom-soaked atmosphere, and their appearance at Mystic will be a true event for fans of heavy southern grooves.

Also announced is Black Label Society, fronted by guitar hero Zakk Wylde, whose combination of classic heavy metal, groove and southern rock elements has made the band a global force since the late 1990s. Fans can also look forward to Marduk, one of Sweden’s most infamous and enduring black metal acts, known for their uncompromising speed and blasphemous themes.

On a different side of the spectrum, Dutch pioneers The Gathering will bring their gothic and alternative metal sound to Poland as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations. Meanwhile, Ice Nine Kills will unleash their theatrical, horror-driven brand of metalcore, delivering a show that combines catchy hooks with blood-soaked storytelling.

Bands confirmed so far for Mystic Festival 2026

• Black Label Society
• Blood Incantation
• The Gathering
• Six Feet Under
• Septicflesh
• Master Boot Record
• Embryonic Autopsy
• Marduk
• Bölzer
• Disharmonic Orchestra
• Knife Bride
• Down
• Ice Nine Kills
• Evergrey
• Martyrdöd
• Kublai Khan TX
• Scour
• Acid King
• Winterfylleth

One of Central Europe’s biggest metal festivals

Mystic Festival draws thousands of fans from across Europe every summer. Taking place at the historic Gdańsk shipyard, the festival combines world-class performances with an industrial backdrop that creates a unique and unforgettable atmosphere.

Tickets for Mystic Festival 2026 are available now via the official website.