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Heavy metal music events in Europe

Overview

In mid-October 2026, several heavy metal festivals were scheduled in the border regions of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Events included Desertfest Belgium in Seraing and the Nordhorn Deathfest, which featured the English band Benediction with a temporary vocalist and the Dutch band Pentacle on their farewell tour.

By late October, the focus shifted to performances in Hamburg, Germany. Concerts at the Georg Elser Halle included the ‘In League With Satan – Evropa 2026 Tour’ featuring Dark Funeral and Behemoth. Additionally, Amon Amarth performed at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle alongside Orbit Culture and Soilwork.

Entities

Pentacle · Dark Funeral · Apex Ten · Nordhorn Deathfest · Desertfest Belgium

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Metal concerts held in Hamburg venues

    Heavy metal bands including Behemoth, Dark Funeral, Amon Amarth, Orbit Culture, and Soilwork performed at various venues in Hamburg, Germany, in late October 2026.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Heavy metal festivals scheduled in Belgium and Germany

    Heavy metal festivals Desertfest Belgium and Nordhorn Deathfest are set to feature various international death metal and stoner psych acts this October.

Sources

markusheavymusicblog.org · metal-hammer.de