Judas Priest Headlines Bloodstock Festival Closing Day in Derbyshire

British heavy‑metal legends Judas Priest will close the Bloodstock Open Air festival on Sunday, 9 August 2026, headlining the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Catton Park near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The performance is part of the band’s Faithkeepers tour and follows a weekend that also features Body Count, Black Label Society, Testament and other acts. Full‑weekend tickets have sold out, and organisers advise attendees to check ticket availability before arranging travel or accommodation.

The festival has also released its 2027 lineup, unveiling 27 bands across multiple stages. Headliners include MADBALL on the Sophie Lancaster stage, GAEREA on Friday, KANONENFIEBER on Saturday and DETHKLOK as the final act. Additional performers such as ACID BATH, GREEN LUNG, CHILDREN OF BODOM, DEVILDRIVER, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and many others will appear on the Ronnie James Dio stage, offering a broad showcase of metal sub‑genres for fans.