About this Event
Hellfest, also known as Hellfest Summer Open Air, is one of the largest and most famous heavy metal festivals in the world. Born from Fury Fest, held from 2002 to 2005 in Pays de la Loire, Hellfest took over in 2006 in Clisson and has grown from around 22,000 attendees at its first edition to around 60,000 people per day. The 2027 edition marks the festival’s 20th anniversary, with a record expansion planned, and will welcome 240,000 Hellbangers over four days in Clisson, Rock City.
Date & Time
The festival takes place over four days, from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 June 2027, in Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France.
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Venue & Location
Hellfest takes place on its dedicated festival site in the small and pretty village of Clisson, in western France. The venue address is Rue du Champ Louet, 44190 Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
Full lineup
According to the official Hellfest website, the 2027 artist lineup has not yet been announced.
For official information, please visit the Hellfest official website (https://hellfest.fr/).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When is Hellfest 2027?
Hellfest 2027 takes place from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 June 2027, in Clisson, France. It is the 20th anniversary edition of the festival, following the 19th edition in 2026. The festival lasts for four full days, with concerts across multiple stages, camping, and events throughout the site.
Where is Hellfest held?
Hellfest is held in Clisson, a small and pretty village in Loire-Atlantique, in western France, with a normal population of around 8,000 people. For four days every summer, that number is swelled by at least 60,000 people a day. The festival site sits on about 50 acres, the size of 50 football pitches, and its address is Rue du Champ Louet, 44190 Clisson, France.
How many bands play at Hellfest 2027, and what styles of music can I expect?
For 2027, organisers have announced plans for more than 300 acts, up from around 183 in 2026, spread across 10 stages. The music is primarily hard rock and heavy metal, with dedicated stages for black metal, death metal, doom metal, stoner metal, and other extreme and alternative styles. The full lineup, band by band and stage by stage, is still to be announced, so fans should follow the official Hellfest website and social channels for the poster reveal.
Are Hellfest 2027 tickets sold out?
The 4-day pass for Hellfest 2027, priced at 389€, is already shown as sold out on the official festival site. Single-day passes are still to come, and the official resale is open on tickets.hellfest.fr, which is the only safe way to buy or resell tickets and to avoid the black market. Fans should never buy Hellfest tickets from unofficial sellers, as fake tickets are common for sold-out editions.
Is Hellfest suitable for first-time metal festival-goers?
Yes, if you love heavy music and are ready for four intense days. Hellfest is known for its welcoming community of Hellbangers, its well-organised site, its huge variety of stages and food, and its spectacular stage designs and atmosphere. First-timers should book accommodation or camping early, bring ear protection, stay hydrated, plan their stage schedule in advance, and allow time to explore the whole site, from the main stages to the smaller, more extreme stages.
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