Hammerdown Festival 2026 crashes into The Factory Live in Worthing from 24’26 July 2026, marking a decade of headbanging bliss as one of the South East’s most ferocious rock and metal showcases returns bigger than ever. Across three days and 24 thunderous bands, this anniversary edition promises towering riffs, pit-worthy grooves, and raw live energy that’ll shake the festival grounds and your very soul.

Hammerdown FestivalWhether you’re a seasoned metalhead or a newcomer ready to feel the thrill of live guitar mayhem, Hammerdown is your electrifying summer destination. The lineup blends veterans and rising stars from across the rock and metal spectrum, delivering everything from classic heavy tones to contemporary fierceness across multiple stages.

Visit BrightonConfirmed acts (announced so far):Acid Reign, A New Tomorrow, Black Lakes, Buried In Bermuda, Catalysis, Crooked Shapes, King Kraken, Night Thieves, Praying Mantis, Seething Akira, Premier Jester, Stone Angels, Wrex, Breed 77 Visit Brighton+1Keep an eye out for further lineup drops as the summer approaches’Hammerdown’s full bill will fill out the roster with even more bone-crunching performances for 2026.