Bloodstock Open Air celebrates 25th anniversary at Catton Park

Bloodstock Open Air celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2026, drawing approximately 20,000 fans to Catton Park for a four-day heavy metal festival. The event featured a diverse lineup spanning various subgenres, including black metal, death metal, hardcore, thrash, and industrial metal.

The festival's final day included performances across the Main Stage and the Sophie Lancaster Stage. Notable acts included Bootyard Bandits, who opened the Main Stage with a high-energy, riff-driven set. The milestone event was characterized by its focus on both underground talent and established metal legends, maintaining its reputation as a significant fixture in the British metal music scene.