Event Details
When does Bloodstock Open Air 2027 take place?
Bloodstock Open Air runs from 5 to 8 August 2027. Since 2005, the Derbyshire countryside has turned into a stronghold for heavy and extreme metal fans every summer; 2027 marks the festival's 26th year.
Where does Bloodstock Open Air take place?
The venue is Catton Park in Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, England (DE12 8LN). The site sits centrally between the towns of Lichfield, Burton on Trent and Tamworth and is roughly 20 miles from Birmingham.
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What can visitors expect?
Bloodstock is the UK's biggest independent metal festival, built by and for the metal community; around 20,000 metalheads make the pilgrimage every year. Across several stages, including the Ronnie James Dio Stage and the Sophie Lancaster Stage, more than a hundred bands cover the full spectrum from death, black and thrash to classic heavy metal. For 2027, 27 bands are already confirmed: Danish pioneers Mercyful Fate headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday, Electric Callboy make their festival headline debut on Saturday, and Motionless In White round out the top of the bill. Around a hundred more bands will be announced in the coming months.
How much do tickets cost?
Early bird weekend tickets are available on site at the box office throughout Bloodstock 2026 for 210 British pounds with no booking fee. Once that allocation sells out, the price for general online sale rises to 235 British pounds plus a booking fee. Instalment payment plans, child tickets (free under age four), coach packages and, new for 2027, two separate VIP areas including the new "Serpent's Lair VIP Sanctuary" are also available.
How do you get to the festival?
- By train to Lichfield City, with a shuttle bus running directly to Catton Hall.
- By car via the A38, following signs from the Alrewas/Rugely/Tamworth (A513) turnoff.
- By coach through official travel partner Big Green Coach.
- Camping is available on site and included in the price of many ticket types.
- Book early, as popular ticket allocations regularly sell out.
