Viseu Rock Fest 2026: Metal and Rock Festival in Viseu

Welcome to Viseu Rock Fest 2026 in Viseu

For its eleventh edition, the Orfeão de Viseu in the old town of Viseu once again becomes a gathering point for fans of metal, punk and rock. Viseu Rock Fest packs a dense two day program of Portuguese and international bands spanning the heavier end of the music spectrum.

Highlights and Attractions at Viseu Rock Fest in Viseu

• The farewell performance in Portugal of Austrian band Schirenc Plays Pungent Stench
• Swedish death metal legends Vomitory headlining the second night
• Doom and psych metal from Italy's Ufomammut and Greece's Acid Mammoth
• A strong lineup of Portuguese bands from the local and national scene, including Simbiose and Bleeding Display
• A wide range of styles from death metal to doom, stoner, punk and industrial
• An intimate, two night festival atmosphere in a historic venue

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

On the opening night, doors at Orfeão de Viseu open in the mid afternoon, with concerts starting in the early evening. The second day raises the stakes further with international headliners. The festival is organized by Rocha Produções with support from the Municipality of Viseu.

Tickets and Admission for Viseu Rock Fest 2026

Tickets are available in presale from 20 euros, rising to 25 euros at the door. Sales run both online and directly at the venue.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Viseu

• Orfeão de Viseu sits right in the old town and is an easy walk from the city's central squares
• Viseu is well connected to the rest of Portugal via the A25 motorway
• Early October evenings can already turn cool, so a light jacket is worth bringing to the concerts
• Accommodation in Viseu's historic center should be booked early for the festival weekend