Hellfest 2026: Day 1

Electric Callboy unleash their electronicore at Hellfest.

Half a century into their metal career, Judas Priest deliver an epic concert of mighty riffs and pyrotechnics.

Within Temptation's lyrical flights of fancy have once again thrilled the Hellfest crowd.

The legendary punk combo join forces with Frank Carter.

Epica and their astonishing vocal flights once again rock Hellfest.

Apocalyptica's cellos cast a spell at Hellfest.

Mongolian heavy metal band The Hu take to the Hellfest stage!

Ukrainian metal ambassadors Jinjer return to Hellfest.

The rising stars of American deathcore.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

Inspired by 19th century Spain’s cigar makers, Humo pays tribute to these women in dance and song.

Fixer Ignace Ivlev-Yorke reports from a Ukrainian army unit on the frontline.