Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering unveils 2026 lineup
Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering returns this December!
Following its debut last year, the festival will return on Saturday 5th December 2026, once again taking over KK’s Steelmill in Wolverhampton for a full day of indoor festive heaviness. The one‑day event brings the spirit of the UK’s premier metal festival indoors for another stacked celebration of riffs, community, and chaos.
Located just a 20‑minute walk from Wolverhampton station and surrounded by low‑cost parking, KK’s Steelmill will host two stages of wall‑to‑wall metal from 3pm – 11pm, with doors opening at 2pm. Food stalls, a fully stocked bar (cash, card, and contactless accepted), and a cloakroom will be available throughout the day.
Headlining the main stage are Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST, joined by Ukrainian blackened death metal outfit 1914, Leeds crossover thrashers PEST CONTROL, slam specialists PARTY CANNON, neoclassical fantasy pirates RED RUM, and classic doom trio WITCHSORROW. Opening the day are punk‑infused prog newcomers SQUARE WILD.
On the second stage, UK thrash powerhouse SHRAPNEL headline, supported by doom/death unit THE CRAWLING, epic metal act MOON REAPER, and Staffs‑based punk bruisers HEAD DENT. The day also features a live Bloodstock Festival Management Q&A, offering fans a chance to speak directly with the team behind the festival.
Speaking about this year’s event, festival co‑director Vicky Hungerford comments, “last year’s Winter Gathering was honestly such a blast — it reminded us exactly why Bloodstock began as an indoor event in the first place. The atmosphere was so intimate and felt just like those early days. We’ve got loads of fun things planned for 2026 and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible. It’s basically our Bloodstock Christmas party!”
Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering is set to take place on Saturday, December 5th 2026 at KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton. Tickets are available now and can be purchased here.
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