Hellfest 2026: Day 1

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

Metalcore meets violin repertoire.

The legendary punk combo join forces with Frank Carter.

Pagan folk group Faun bring their mystical medieval sound to Hellfest.

Mongolian heavy folk metal sensation The Hu bring the power of the plains to Hellfest.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

With ecstatic dancing and rare soul records, the Northern Soul subculture is experiencing a resurgence.

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

Hellfest kicks off now! Day one of France's most famous heavy metal festival includes sets from Shelter and The Plot In You.

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

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

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

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

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

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.