Tons of Rock Line Up 2027: Motley Crue, Faith No More, Scorpions and Judas Priest Head to Oslo

The Tons of Rock line up for 2027 is here, and it is one of the strongest bills in Europe next summer. Mötley Crüe, Faith No More, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Turnstile, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators lead the charge at Norway’s biggest rock festival, which returns to Ekebergsletta in Oslo from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 June 2027.

• Dates: Wednesday 23 – Saturday 26 June 2027
• Venue: Ekebergsletta, Oslo, Norway
• Festival pass: NOK 4,499 including fees (four days), on sale now via Ticketmaster
• Day passes: presale Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10:00 Norwegian time (9am UK), general sale Friday 23 October
• Official site: tonsofrock.no

What is the full Tons of Rock line up for 2027?

Every act announced so far has now been given a day, which makes planning a lot easier whether you are going for all four days or picking a single day pass. Here is the full Tons of Rock line up, day by day.

Wednesday 23 June 2027

Mötley Crüe, Satyricon, Simple Plan, Overkill, Gate, Wage War, Speed

Thursday 24 June 2027

Turnstile, Helloween, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Amon Amarth, Motionless In White, I Prevail, Clawfinger, Mur

Friday 25 June 2027

Faith No More, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Pierce The Veil, OnklP & De Fjerne Slektningene, Seigmen, Soen, Borknagar, GWAR

Saturday 26 June 2027

Scorpions, Judas Priest, Kreator, Oslo Ess, Watain, Blue Medusa, Green Lung, Neckbreakker, plus many more still to be announced

Stage times have not been published yet. The festival has made clear there are more names to come, so expect the Saturday bill in particular to grow over the coming months.

Who are the headliners at Tons of Rock 2027?

Wednesday belongs to Mötley Crüe. Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and John 5 have spent the last few years proving the glam metal machine still has plenty of fuel, and an outdoor festival slot in the Norwegian summer evening light is exactly where songs like Kickstart My Heart and Dr. Feelgood belong. If you want a taste of what to expect, read our review of Mötley Crüe’s surprise-packed night at Hellfest, or brush up on the band’s history with our definitive guide to the glam metal legends. Norwegian black metal heavyweights Satyricon bring a very different kind of darkness to the same day, with Simple Plan and thrash veterans Overkill adding plenty of variety.

Thursday is arguably the most eclectic day of the week. Turnstile, the Baltimore band who have taken hardcore to arenas, sit alongside German power metal giants Helloween and Southern rock royalty Lynyrd Skynyrd. Amon Amarth’s Viking spectacle is almost tailor-made for a Scandinavian crowd, while Motionless In White and I Prevail fly the flag for modern metalcore. Swedish rap-metal favourites Clawfinger complete a day that covers almost every corner of heavy music.

Friday sees Faith No More top the bill, a huge coup for the festival and a first Tons of Rock appearance for Mike Patton and co. Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators bring the riffs and the hits, Pierce The Veil add a younger edge, and Norwegian favourites OnklP & De Fjerne Slektningene and Seigmen will guarantee huge home crowd singalongs. GWAR on the same bill means anyone standing near the front should probably not wear anything they love.

Saturday closes the festival with a double dose of classic heavy metal. Scorpions and Judas Priest on the same day is a proper bucket-list pairing: Rock You Like a Hurricane and Breaking the Law in one evening. German thrash legends Kreator, Swedish black metal outfit Watain, Oslo’s own Oslo Ess and stoner-doom heroes Green Lung round out a heavyweight finale.

How much are Tons of Rock 2027 tickets?

The four-day festival pass costs NOK 4,499 including an NOK 89 fee, which works out at roughly £320-£330 depending on the exchange rate. The early bird allocation has already sold out, and the festival has warned that prices will rise over time and that festival passes are limited. For context, passes for the 2026 edition sold out before New Year.

Day passes for each of the four days go on presale for newsletter subscribers on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10:00 Norwegian time (9am UK), with general sale from Friday 23 October. Day pass prices have not been confirmed yet; in 2026 they started from NOK 1,499. VIP tickets and camping passes will follow at a later date. Camping is sold separately and does not include festival entry, and the campsite is 18+.

Where should you buy Tons of Rock tickets safely?

Only buy through the official channels: Ticketmaster Norway (ticketmaster.no), Live Nation Norway (livenation.no) and the festival’s own tickets page, which links straight through to Ticketmaster. Tickets are digital and live in your Ticketmaster account or app.

Be wary of social media sellers and unofficial resale sites, especially once the festival pass sells out. Fake tickets for big European festivals are common, and tickets are only refunded if the whole festival is cancelled, not if individual bands pull out. The festival does say it is fine if the name on a ticket differs from yours, as ID at the gate is used to issue the right wristband for your age.

How do you get to Tons of Rock from the UK?

Oslo is one of the easiest European festival trips from the UK. There are direct flights to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, plus Manchester, Edinburgh and several other regional airports, with flight times of around two hours. Book early, as late June is peak season.

From Gardermoen, the Flytoget airport express train and the cheaper regional trains reach Oslo Central Station in around 20-25 minutes. Ekebergsletta sits on the hill just south-east of the city centre, and the Ekeberg trams run from the centre in about ten minutes, or you can walk it in roughly half an hour. Staying in the city centre and heading up each day is a popular option for UK fans who would rather skip camping.

A word on budget: Oslo is expensive, so factor in food, drink and accommodation costs. Hotels fill fast around festival week, and the long Nordic summer evenings mean it barely gets dark, which is all part of the magic.

How does Tons of Rock compare with UK festivals?

Tons of Rock runs a couple of weeks after Download, so it makes a great second festival for anyone who wants more. You can compare the bills with our Download line up 2027 coverage. Ekebergsletta has a reputation for being compact, easy to get around and close to a capital city, which is very different from a muddy weekend at Donington.

Tons of Rock line up FAQ

When is Tons of Rock 2027?

Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 June 2027.

Where is Tons of Rock held?

Ekebergsletta, a large green space on the hill overlooking central Oslo, Norway.

Who is headlining Tons of Rock 2027?

Mötley Crüe (Wednesday), Turnstile (Thursday), Faith No More (Friday) and Scorpions with Judas Priest (Saturday) top the four days.

How much is a Tons of Rock festival pass?

NOK 4,499 including fees for all four days. Prices are set to rise.

When do Tons of Rock day tickets go on sale?

Presale on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10:00 Norwegian time (9am UK), general sale on Friday 23 October.