Euroblast Festival 2026

09/25/2026 – 09/27/2026Essigfabrik, Köln

Progressive MetalMetalRockDoom MetalDeath Metal

Euroblast Festival is Europe's central address for progressive metal and djent — Cologne-based since 2008, at the Essigfabrik since 2013, celebrating its 20th edition in 2026. Three days, two stages and an international bill topped by Haken, The Dear Hunter, Vildhjarta, Swallow the Sun and Einar Solberg.

Festival days

Saturday, September 26

Full lineup

Playlist on Spotify· 45 songs13 artists

Lineup and set times are subject to change — please verify on the official festival website.

Anciients

Progressive Metal, Doom Metal

Playing on 09/25, 09/26

Anciients is a Canadian progressive metal band formed in 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The group combines...

Alkera

Metal, Progressive Metal

Playing on 09/25, 09/26

Alkera is a progressive metal band from Istanbul, Turkey, formed in 2015. Known for their intricate compositions...

The Dear Hunter

Rock

Playing on 09/25, 09/27

The Dear Hunter is an American rock band originating from Providence, Rhode Island. The project began as a side project...

Haken

Metal, Progressive Metal

Playing on 09/25

Haken are an English progressive metal band formed in 2007. Led by multi-instrumentalist Richard Henshall, they blend...

Vildhjarta

Metal, Progressive Metal

Playing on 09/25, 09/26

Vildhjarta is a Swedish progressive metal band from Hudiksvall, formed in 2005. Employing a Meshuggah-influenced djent...

Swallow the Sun

Death Metal, Doom Metal

Playing on 09/25

Swallow the Sun is a Finnish death-doom metal band founded in 2000 by guitarist Juha Raivio. Blending crushing...

Agent Fresco

Rock

Playing on 09/25

Agent Fresco is an Icelandic progressive rock band known for their dynamic, genre-blending sound. Combining elements of...

Iotunn

Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Death Metal

Playing on 09/25

Iotunn is a Danish/Faroese progressive death metal band from Copenhagen, formed around 2009 by guitarist Jesper Gräs....

Ancients

Metal, Rock

Playing on 09/25

Ancients is a transatlantic post-rock and atmospheric metal quintet featuring members of Rinoa, *shels, Mahumodo, and...

Reflections

Metalcore

Playing on 09/25

Reflections is an American progressive metalcore band formed in the Twin Cities, Minnesota in 2010. Their logo features...

Einar Solberg

Metal, Rock, Progressive Metal

Playing on 09/25

Leprous is a Norwegian progressive metal/rock band formed in the early 2000s and fronted by vocalist and keyboardist...

Fractal Sun

Metal, Progressive Metal

Playing on 09/25

Fractal Sun is a progressive metal band from Costa Rica, formed in 2016. Blending djent, symphonic elements, and sci-fi...

Textures

Metal, Metalcore, Progressive Metal

Playing on 09/26

Textures was a progressive metalcore band formed in 2001 in Tilburg, Netherlands. Their sound incorporated elements of...