Bloodstock near Derby: 120-plus bands across four days
Bloodstock Open Air’s 25th-anniversary edition will run from Thursday 6 August to Sunday 9 August 2026 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. More than 120 bands are scheduled across four days, led on the main stage by Judas Priest, Lamb of God and Slaughter to Prevail.
The festival is aimed at metal music fans. Visit Derby Events provides a “Book Tickets” option, although its listing does not state a price. Readers can therefore confirm the event dates, venue and principal acts before following the booking route for current ticket information.
Three headliners anchor the anniversary line-up
Judas Priest, Lamb of God and Slaughter to Prevail will headline the main stage during the milestone edition. Together, the three bookings place established British heavy metal, American groove metal and a more recent strain of extreme metal at the centre of the announced programme.
Black Label Society, Sepultura and Testament are also included in the confirmed line-up. With more than 120 bands due to appear, these six named acts account for only a small part of the four-day festival programme. The Visit Derby listing does not provide a day-by-day breakdown, so it does not yet show which date each highlighted artist will perform.
What the 25th-anniversary edition includes
Bloodstock 2026 is being presented as a celebration of the festival’s first quarter-century, with the programme framed around heavy metal’s past, present and future. That theme is reflected in a bill spanning veteran acts and newer performers rather than concentrating on one period or branch of metal.
The source also confirms upgraded staging and expanded camping options for the anniversary event. It does not explain what the staging changes involve or give details of the additional camping arrangements. Those points should therefore be treated as confirmed features but not as evidence of any particular facilities, pitch types or campsite services.
Dates and venue at a glance
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Bloodstock 25th Anniversary 2026 |
| Dates | 6–9 August 2026 |
| Venue | Catton Park, Derbyshire |
| Programme | More than 120 bands across four days |
| Main-stage headliners | Judas Priest, Lamb of God and Slaughter to Prevail |
| Tickets | Booking link available; price not stated |
What to verify before making plans
The Visit Derby Events listing does not specify performance times, ticket prices, transport guidance or accessibility arrangements. It also carries a disclaimer explaining that event information is supplied by organisers, advertisers and partners and recommends checking details directly with the event host or facilitator before booking or planning a visit.
Prospective attendees should use the booking or website options on the original event page to confirm the current price, daily schedule and practical arrangements. This is particularly important before committing to tickets, camping or travel based only on the summary listing.
Source: Visit Derby Events
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