August 27–29, 2026
Grønnegade Kasernes Kulturcenter, Denmark
32 bands / 3 stages / 3 days

Næstved Metalfest is proud to announce the final four acts for the 2026 edition – and at the same time welcoming back one of the most iconic figures in the Greek metal scene, Sakis Tolis, best known as the frontman of the legends, Rotting Christ.

Rotting Christ delivered one of the most memorable performances in the festival’s history, when they played the Open Air stage in 2022. Now, Sakis Tolis returns to Næstved – this time as a solo artist.

Sakis Tolis will be joined by another strong Greek name, the progressive metal band Mother Of Millions, who’ll be releasing their 5^th album in August.

The final two additions are from Denmark. Both are experienced and highly regarded live acts, making their first appearance at Næstved Metalfest: the album-relevant thrashers, Persecutor and the intense hardcore band, Mite from Odense.

With these announcements, the 2026 line-up is now complete.

Næstved Metalfest 2026 Line-up (32 acts):

THE GATHERING (NL)
BLOODBATH (SE)
MARDUK (SE)
TÝR (FO)
CEMETERY SKYLINE (SE/NO/FI)
MNEMIC (DK)
THE TROOPS OF DOOM (BR)
NERVOSA (BR)
ILLDISPOSED (DK)
SAKIS TOLIS (GR)
AMBUSH (SE)
FIREWIND (GR)
MERCENARY (DK)
RED WARSZAWA (DK)
SUNKEN (DK)
DANEFAE (DK)
CROCELL (DK)
VANSIND (DK)
CROWN THE BEAST (DK)
FRELSER (DK)
MOTHER OF MILLIONS (GR)
PERSECUTOR (DK)
COLD NIGHT FOR ALLIGATORS (DK)
GUTTURAL SLUG (DK)
ONLY HUMAN (DK)
MITE (DK)
EMPIRE DROWNS (DK)
ODDLAND (FI)
HYPERSONIC (IT)
DIABOLISCHES WERK (DE)
LYDEN AF DANSK METAL (Podcast)
STEFFEN JUNGERSEN (DK)

In addition to music and talks, the festival will feature a biergarten, bars, metal market, merch stands, food trucks, DJs and quiz events.

Tickets:
https://billetto.dk/e/naestved-metalfest-2026-billetter-1567336