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Hellfest
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Hellfest Summer Open Air is a major rock festival held annually in June in Clisson, France, focusing on heavy metal and hard rock music. It is one of Europe's largest metal festivals and the biggest in France, known for its impressive stage productions set against a gothic village backdrop. Visitors can expect a diverse range of extreme metal performances from numerous musicians. Tickets often sell out before the lineup is announced, so early booking is essential.
- Date
- 2026-06-18 ~ 2026-06-21
- City
- Clisson
- Country
- 🇫🇷 France
- Audience
- Metal fans
- Hotels (per night)
- $100–240
- Venue
- Val de Moine, Clisson
Typical 16–25°C · ~43% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport Nantes Atlantique (NTE)
- Local access ~30-min train from Nantes to Clisson, then walk
- Where to base On-site camping, or stay in Nantes and commute
⭐ Community & Reviews
- “How's Hellfest for everyone this year? Been seeing a lot of videos all day and it seems a lot better than last year. 2025 was cool but it was insanely”
- “For me it was overcrowded bar queues that get in the way of peoples way that just try to get to stages. Water lines near main stages were terrible too. Most of”
- “HELLFEST COMPLETELY DESTROYED US (2026) The DRUNKEST festival of the year! THIS FESTIVAL BRINGS THE U.S.A. VIBE TO ENGLAND”
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FAQ
When is Hellfest 2026?
It runs 2026-06-18 ~ 2026-06-21.
Where is Hellfest held?
In Clisson, France, at Val de Moine, Clisson.
How do I get tickets?
Buy from the official ticket page. Popular festivals sell out early, so check on-sale dates in advance.
Where should I stay?
On-site camping, or stay in Nantes and commute
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect 16–25°C with roughly a 43% chance of rain on any given day.