Bloodstock 2026
About this festival
Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's largest independent heavy metal festival, held annually at Catton Park in Derbyshire. It features over 100 international and underground acts across multiple stages, fostering a dedicated community atmosphere for metal fans.
What Bloodstock offers
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Where it was
Catton Park
Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire, DE12 8LN, United Kingdom
Local Currency: GBP
The local currency is GBP.
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10 August 2026