HELLSEATIC Festival 2026

In the organizer's words:

A HEAVY MUSIC ODYSSEY

The Hellseatic Festival goes into the next round. On May 1 and 2, 2026, the grounds around the Schlachthof Bremen will once again be transformed into a vibrant meeting place for people with attitude, passion and an open ear for heavy sounds beyond the mainstream. Under the motto "A Heavy Music Odyssey", the 2026 festival will once again attempt to deliberately go beyond the scope of a classic metal festival - both in terms of content and atmosphere. The aim is to create a space in which music, aesthetics and attitude resonate with each other and open up new perspectives - for audiences, bands and participants alike.
For the first time, the festival is offering solidarity and participation tickets in order to make access to the festival as affordable as possible.

THE LINE-UP IS SET
Author & Punisher | Aptera | BRUECKEN | Coltaine | Cranial | Crippled Black Phoenix | Ebbe | Hermit | Eyes | Fange | Heretoir | Japanese Combat Audio Games | Kolari | Latex | Laudare | Pales | Pothamus | Psychonaut | Rezzra | Ryr | Shitshow | Sundance | Temple Fang | Tyranex | Ungratefully Free

What was already clear in 2024: Hellseatic is not an off-the-peg festival. It is a project with heart, attitude and artistic aspirations that are reflected not only in the line-up, but also in the design and atmosphere. This is where people come together who not only want to hear, but also feel - loud, intense and with an open mind.

Information about the festival can be found at hellseatic.de