Tons of Rock Line up 2026 Announced

September 24, 2025 rocknews

Festival’s Biggest Lineup Reveal Ever Includes Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, Mayhem & More for 150,000-Capacity Oslo Spectacle

Tons of Rock 2026, Norway’s premier rock festival, has dropped its biggest lineup announcement yet, confirming 15 acts including heavy metal legends Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, and Limp Bizkit as headliners for the June 25-28, 2026 event at Ekebergsletta, Oslo. This 2026 lineup spans generations, from Alice Cooper and Twisted Sister to Mayhem and Anthrax, celebrating rock’s evolution with over 100 acts expected. Following 2025’s record 150,000 attendees and sold-out early birds, tickets go on sale soon—mark your calendar for a historic clash of eras!

Headliners: Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon & Limp Bizkit Lead the Charge

Iron Maiden, the kings of heavy metal with over 100 million albums sold, return to headline, delivering classics like “The Number of the Beast” and “Run to the Hills” in a show festival director Jarle Kvåle calls “one of the greatest moments in Tons history.” Bring Me the Horizon, Grammy-nominated and BRIT Award winners with 1 billion YouTube views, bring their explosive metal-electronica-alternative fusion for their biggest Norwegian gig ever. Limp Bizkit, nu metal icons marking their first Norway performance since the ‘90s, will blast “Break Stuff” and “Rollin’”, redefining the era they shaped.

Full First Wave Lineup: Legends, Icons, and Innovators

The 2026 lineup unites rock’s past and future:

Alice Cooper: Shock rock godfather with guillotines and “School’s Out”.
Twisted Sister: Glam metal rebels shouting “We’re Not Gonna Take It”.
Mayhem: Black metal pioneers, uncompromising after 40 years.
Anthrax: Thrash “Big Four” with Metallica-level fury.
Dumdum Boys and Raga Rockers: Norwegian rock institutions.
The Carburetors: Homegrown rockers.
Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Bathory: Exclusive homage by Watain, Enslaved, Mayhem, and Emperor members.
Kublai Khan TX: Uncompromising hardcore.
Die Spitz: Punk upstarts.
Queensrÿche: Progressive metal masters.
Blood Incantation: Cosmic death metal.

More acts to be announced, with 125+ bands total expected.

Festival Highlights and 2025 Success

Tons of Rock 2026 follows 2025’s triumph, drawing 150,000 fans and boosting Oslo’s economy. Expect generational clashes—Iron Maiden’s epic sets alongside Bring Me the Horizon’s innovation. Kvåle says, “This lineup unites rock’s breakthrough years and future forces—proof rock’s never been stronger.”

Tickets and Visit Oslo Tie-In

Tickets on sale soon via tonsofrock.com—early birds sold out fast, so act quickly. For Oslo inspiration, check Visit Oslo. Follow @tonsofrock for updates. This 2026 festival is unmissable—rock’s full spectrum awaits!