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Okkult Session 2026: Doom and Metal Festival in Barcelona

Sep 27, 2026 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain 5 Views

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Welcome to Okkult Session 2026 in Barcelona

On September 27, 2026, La Carpa at Poble Espanyol in Barcelona becomes a stage for atmospheric and extreme metal. The fifth edition of Okkult Session brings doom, gothic metal and funeral doom together in a single evening, making it one of the most atmospheric concert events of this scene in Spain.

Highlights and Attractions at Okkult Session in Barcelona

  • Paradise Lost headlining, one of the most influential bands in gothic doom metal
  • Tiamat from Sweden bringing their signature blend of darkness and atmosphere
  • Evoken, legends of American funeral doom
  • Catalan band Sotabosc with atmospheric black metal and post rock
  • Hela contributing melancholic, ceremonial doom from the local scene
  • A distinctive setting at the historic Poble Espanyol grounds, with a covered tent area and an outdoor picnic zone

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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The festival runs across a single day, with five bands performing on one stage inside the covered tent area. Exact doors and stage times for each band will be published by the organizers closer to the date. According to the organizers, leaving and re entering the tent area with the festival wristband is possible after 20:00, though leaving and re entering the wider Poble Espanyol grounds is not permitted.

Tickets and Admission for Okkult Session 2026

Tickets are currently priced at 65 euros plus booking fees and are sold exclusively through the official platform Madness Live. Children aged 0 to 12 get free entry with a separate ticket, and minors additionally need a completed authorization form from a parent or legal guardian. The organizers explicitly warn that tickets bought outside Madness Live may not be valid.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Barcelona

  • Poble Espanyol sits on Montjuïc hill and is easily reached by metro or bus
  • Late September usually still brings warm weather to Barcelona, so light clothing is generally enough
  • Since re entering the overall venue grounds is not allowed once you leave, it helps to arrive prepared for the whole evening
  • Accommodation in Barcelona should be booked well in advance given the city's high tourist demand

Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →

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