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Sölvesborg, Sweden — Sweden Rock Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most spectacular lineups in the festival’s history.
Headlining the announcement are Iron Maiden, Volbeat, Savatage, Black Label Society, Twisted Sister, Foreigner, Babymetal, Bring Me The Horizon, and The Offspring — a powerhouse mix of classic heroes and modern icons that bridges generations of hard rock and metal fans.
Joining them are a wide range of acts representing the diversity of the heavy music spectrum: Blood Incantation, The Gathering, Hällas, Thrown, Forbidden, Roy Khan, Hard-Ons with Jerry A, Gehennah, Seven Spires, Tailgunner, and Only Human.
Festival organizers describe this year’s first announcement as a tribute to both the roots and the future of heavy music.
The 2026 festival will once again take place in Sölvesborg, Sweden, in 3-6 2026. Ticket sales are expected to open soon via swedenrock.com.