So, the pumpkins are already grinning, skeletons are coming to life, ghosts are stepping out of the shadows, cemeteries are lit up with thousands of lights and graves are covered with flowers…you know what does it mean? Exactly! The end of October, and in addition to all the traditional props of this period, there is the end of the summer festival ticket prices as well! For METALFEST OPEN AIR (5. – 7. 6. 2026, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN), MASTERS OF ROCK (16. – 19. 7. 2026, R. Jelínek distillery, VIZOVICE) and ROCK CASTLE (13. – 15. 8. 2026, castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV). If you are int...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5th –7th of June 2026

Lucki Maurer is best known as a TV chef, author and Wagyu breeder. However, it should also be widely known that this very busy man is also the frontman of the band SEASONS IN BLACK.

Founded in 1996 deep in the Bavarian Forest, this band can look back on three decades of metal madness, from small clubs to large festival stages. For the first time ever, they will also be performing on the attractive stage of the Lochotín Amphitheatre in PILSEN, at the 15th edition of the metal festival METALFES...

...with the new album!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PLZEŇ – 5–7 June 2026

German BEYOND THE BLACK, led by the beautiful Jennifer Haben, is one of the most interesting bands in the ranks of modern symphonic metal. Since their debut “Songs Of love And Death” (2015), they have come a long way, which is constantly going up. And BEYOND THE BLACK is still going strong, they are not slowing down, and they are even adding to their impressiveness! Each of their shows is literally breathtaking and stunning, which they have already demonstrated all over the w...

After a great performance at Ozzy’s farewell concert in Birmingham, ANTHRAX are announcing their return to European stages! You will see them at the Pilsen´s METALFEST!????

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN – 5.–7. 6. 2026

ANTHRAX are responsible for the fromation of speed and thrash metal. According to Rolling Stone, ANTHRAX were one of the few heavy metal bands that received praise in the 80s and managed to redefine the genre. Their musical style is unmistakable. Fast, aggressive, thunderous. They managed to use many different musical directions in th...

... a new lyric video!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5.–7. 6. 2026The legendary GOTTHARD continue their quest to reach the top of the charts! They recently released an electrifying new single “Ride The Wave”, which will appear on their upcoming mini album “More Stereo Crush”. The band brings you a great anthem, driven by rough guitar riffs and strong vocals from Nico Maeder, to make you even more excited for June’s Pilsen METALFEST, where this famous band will perform live!

“Ride The Wave” follows the success of t...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PLZEŇ – 5.–7. 6. 2026

More great news for June 2026! The 15th edition of international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR, taking place from 5. – 7. 6. 2026 at the Lochotín Amphitheatre in PILSEN, confirms another sensational band to its program! Heavy-rockers ECLIPSE!

ECLIPSE have been making big waves on the European and American rock scene in recent years. With streams in the hundreds of millions and tours from South America to Australia and Japan, these guys are a force to be reckoned with. Their massively catchy musica...

...and MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 end next week on Tuesday!

The end of September is in sight, friends, and with it the end of the most advantageous introductory prices for festival tickets for Pilsen's METALFEST OPEN AIR (5. – 7. 6. 2026, Lochotín Amphitheater) and MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 (16. – 19. 7. 2026, R. Jelínek distillery, VIZOVICE). Take advantage of the last days and order your festival ticket as cheaply as possible! Next week, on Wednesday, 1. 10., prices will increase!

METALFEST 2026, with the famous metal opera AVANTASIA, with the last festival performance of the metal i...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN – 5–7. 6. 2026

The uncompromising, modern Swedish progressive metal band SOEN is coming to the international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR in PILSEN for the first time in June 2026, to present their new, seventh album “Reliance” (out in January 2026), completely without scruples and with clear determination.

SOEN have managed to build an unique identity and are among the world elite of modern metal. Their sound is complex, deeply human, interwoven with complex rhythms, nuanced melodies and lyrical depth that req...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5. – 7. 6. 2026

Havířov metal star SOLAR SYSTEM is working hard on a new album so that next summer, specifically at the beginning of June 2026, they can pleasantly surprise you at the 15th edition of the METALFEST and cheer you up with their honest, distinctive work. Expect strong melodies, lyrics in Czech, progressive keyboards and sharp guitar riffs. SOLAR SYSTEM regularly enrich their show at a number of Czech summer festivals. Next year, they will arrive with brand new material at the very first one, at METALFEST OPEN A...

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5.–7. 6. 2026

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 is once again expanding its already very promising list of confirmed bands! Symphonic-power metal MOONLIGHT HAZE from Italy will also come to the Pilsen Lochotín Amphitheatre for the 15th edition of the festival!

The band was founded in 2018 by Chiara Tricarico and Giulio Capone (vocals and drums/keyboards). The line-up also includes Alessandro Jacobi (also bassist Elvenking), Alberto Melinato and Marco Falanga (guitars). This May, the band released a new album “Beyond”,

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PLZEŇ – June 5–7, 2026

The American formation KAMELOT, an icon of modern symphonic metal and one of the most influential bands of the genre, confirm their appearance at the jubilee 15th edition of METALFEST in Plzeň!

KAMELOT will bring to Plzeň their unique mix of monumental orchestrations, captivating melodies and dark atmosphere that will engulf fans from the very first note. Their show is always an overwhelming experience, full of emotion, energy and a stunning visual spectacle – and in the Lochotín Amphitheatre i...

The first edition of tickets for the 15th edition of METALFEST OPEN AIR in Plzeň sold out in record time!

Thank you, metalheads, for your massive support – we can already feel that this year’s edition will be unforgettable!  20% of the festival area capacity sold out within the first week!

The 2nd edition of festival passes is now on sale for a super price of 2,800 CZK – only until the end of September or until this batch sells out. Don’t wait and grab your ticket exclusively at  >&g...

... at the best price!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN - 5. – 7. 6.2026

The popular international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR, which starts the summer festival season in PILSEN every year at the beginning of June, reveals the first batch of confirmed bands for its 15th edition, which will take place at the Lochotín Amphitheatre from Friday, June 5th to Sunday, June 7th, 2026!At the same time, the sale of festival season tickets has just started at the best, holiday price, valid only until the end of August or until this first limited is...

Reservations open tomorrow at 10:00 AM together with the start of festival ticket sales and the announcement of the first confirmed bands.

Are you heading to Metalfest Open Air 2026? Get ready – not only for a seriously packed line-up… but also for a place where you can truly relax after the concerts.

For the first time ever, we’re launching CHILL VILLAGE – a secured campsite with fully equipped tents, where everything is ready for you.

You can choose between two sizes – a smaller tent for 2 people (3 m diameter) or a larger one for up to 5 people. Inside, you’ll fi...

...2026 festival and the sale of tickets will start at the summer introductory price!

METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5. 6. – 7. 6. 2026

The festival summer of 2025 is still in full swing, but you, fans of Pilsen METALFEST, can already start looking forward to next summer!

The 15th edition of the international metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR will take place from Friday, June 5th, to Sunday, June 7th, 2026, again in the pleasant and in many ways unique Lochotín Amphitheatre in PILSEN!

You will find out the first confirmed bands ...

Almost a week has passed since this year's METALFEST, but its echoes still resonate in all of us till today. It was a strong year and the fans had a truly incredible time...???? Another great video from fans, has arrived. Who is there this time?Thanks, metalheads, you are awesome!

Metalheads, after three days of joy and merriment from the unbridled rampage at METALFEST in PILSEN, you left some things in the area! There was no money or wives lying there, but we have a cloth wallet, prescription glasses, a purple mobile phone and a watch.

If you are missing any of these and think that they could really be yours, write to the e-mail: mikeskova@pragokoncert.com

Thank you and we are look forward to seeing you in a month, in VIZOVICE, at MASTERS OF ROCK!

Metalheads, an absolutely great aftershow video from this year's METALFEST in PILSEN showed up on Youtube, which fantastically exudes the great, relaxed and friendly atmosphere that you were able to create at the festival. It also proves that METALFEST is not only about music, but also about the cohesion of fans, about unbridled fun and about extraordinary experiences! You had a great time these 3 days despite the weather!

We are glad that you have such clever fans among you who can capture the entire festival with its inimitable atmosphere so naturally, edit it and send it to the...

The 14th edition of the metal festival METALFEST OPEN AIR is behind us and it was very adventurous! NOthing can stop METAL! Check out the perfect photo report that was published yesterday on Seznam,>>HERE<<  and you can start looking forward to the next one, the 15th edition in a row!

yesterday! We have photos for you!

It's done! METALFEST is behind us, but we still have a small photo memory for you of the absolutely extraordinary show that finally closed the 14th edition of this festival last night. KING DIAMOND, a legend and one of the most infamous and recognized personalities of world heavy metal, performed a perfectly dark, yet colorful, almost hypnotic show in the Lochotín Amphitheater! As soon as you got on his wave, his unmistakable voice and mysterious charisma took hold of you and didn't let go. With this fantastically bizarre show, he left another indeli...

As if by magic, this year's 14th edition of the METALFEST OPEN AIR metal festival is coming to an end. You have experienced sun, clouds, wind, rain and rainbows, light and dark, but above all a series of breathtaking concerts, live and close! DEATH ANGEL got the blood pumping in the veins of everyone with their passionately wild show, and STRATOVARIUS didn't let you cool down in any way.

Check out the photos and enjoy the dramatic moments with the lord of darkness, KING DIAMOND, who will write an imaginary, golden dot after this year's METALFEST. However, the memories and experiences ...

There is so much we want to tell and show you, friends. The third festival day is rolling forward faster than we would like and we have almost all of this year's Metalfest shows behind us! Here are the first few pictures from this afternoon, capturing the dynamic and energetic concerts of the bands W.E.B, HUMAN ZOO, AD INFINITUM, MUNICIPAL WASTE and DALRIADA.

We are slowly approaching today's grand finale... soon, KING DIAMOND will show his trump cards, are you ready?

in Europe! Read on…

Metalheads, do you want to meet and take a picture with KING DIAMOND? Then hurry to the festival shop! There are special VIP EXPERIENCE packages on sale there labeled GOLD and SILVER! The numbers of both types of these special experiences are very strictly limited, so definitely don't hesitate!

SILVER VIP EXPERIENCE

Personal meeting with King and Andy after the concert.

Photo on your own phone/camera - approved on the spot

Signature of two personal items.

Commemorative tin KD box with 5 guitar picks, one of which ...

Friends, you are incredible heartthrobs and supporters, even bad weather can´t break you. We appreciate your support and as a small thanks, we are now sending a short video memory of yesterday's very successful all-day metal party.

May the power of metal be with you during today's final festival day, which will end in a spectacular show by the master of horror metal, the legendary KING DIAMOND with his band.

We are here with you and for you.