Judas Priest to Headline Bloodstock 2026 in Monumental 25th Anniversary Year
Heavy metal titans Judas Priest have been confirmed as headliners for Bloodstock Festival 2026, marking a monumental celebration of the festival’s 25th anniversary. The British metal gods will take to the main stage at Catton Hall, Derbyshire, delivering what promises to be an unforgettable set spanning their legendary five-decade career.
Joining them at the top of the bill are Virginian groove metal powerhouses *Lamb of God*, returning to the UK with their signature blend of aggression and precision, and Russia’s brutal deathcore juggernauts *Slaughter To Prevail*, making their Bloodstock headline debut with a performance sure to shake the very foundations of the festival grounds.
Bloodstock’s 2026 edition is shaping up to be a landmark event, with the festival pulling out all the stops to honour a quarter-century of pure metal mayhem. Fans can expect a stacked lineup across multiple stages, exclusive anniversary merch, and surprises to mark this special occasion in the UK metal calendar.
In a unique twist for 2026, the renowned charity cycling group *Heavy Metal Truants* will switch their traditional London-to-Download Festival route in favour of Bloodstock. The group, known for raising funds for children’s charities through their epic cycling efforts, will now pedal their way to Catton Hall. The new route marks a symbolic gesture aligning with Bloodstock’s 25th milestone and promises to generate even greater support and visibility for the cause.
With legendary headliners, a historic celebration, and charitable efforts woven into the fabric of the event, Bloodstock 2026 is already cementing its status as a must-attend festival for metalheads across the globe. Tickets are expected to sell fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of metal history.
