Hells Bells Festival has unveiled the running order and stage times for its inaugural edition on 26-27 June 2026. Heavy music fans can now plan their weekend as 31 international and domestic acts prepare to descend upon Plac Gryfitów on Szczecin’s historic Łasztownia island.
Concerts will run across three distinct areas. The Main Stage and Frozen Stage will dominate the outdoor waterfront, while the Illusion Stage will find its home indoors within the atmospheric walls of the CKE Stara Rzeźnia cultural centre.
The event also has a great visual identity, with Rafał “Too Many Skulls” Wechterowicz responsible for the design and logo.
The Szczecin festival is located on Łasztownia, specifically at Plac Gryfitów—a square best known for its Paprykarz monument. This waterfront area is accessible via beautiful boulevards, and visitors will also have easy access to the Holiday Park amusement park and the beach on Grodzka Island. The festival grounds will feature a restaurant with a substantial menu (including pork chops and paprykarz) as well as food trucks. There will be plenty of additional attractions, such as a tattoo zone and a merch market.
VIP tickets are still available, which, in addition to gifts, provide access to the VIP area with a separate bar and VIP restrooms. It’s also worth noting the family pass option and discounted tickets for minors.
For more details and more weekend and day ticket options, visit:
https://hellsbells.pl/en/tickets/
Hells Bells Fest boasts a line-up that covers heavy metal, punk, rock and extreme metal. Across three stages, the festival will deliver everything from the traditional heavy metal of Dirkschneider and Grave Digger to the extreme of Possessed, Vader, NunSlaughter, and Dead Congregation. The thrash metal contingent is bolstered by the technical assault of Gama Bomb and the legendary Frank Blackfire, while the fuzz-drenched riffage of Belzebong provides a stoner-doom counterpoint.
The punk and hardcore legacy of Discharge, UK Subs, Cockney Rejects, The Last Resort, and local icons The Analogs and Dezerter stands alongside the horrorcore energy of Słoń and the avant-garde darkness of Furia and Dola. Furthermore, the festival remains a vital platform for the new generation, showcasing the rising power of The Materia, The Stubs, Owls Woods Graves, Hamulec, My Own Abyss, Seks W Czasach Wojny, Pretensje, Drowned In Silver and Diving Stove.
HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL
26-27 June 2026
Plac Gryfitów, Łasztownia
Dirkschneider (“Balls To The Wall” special set)
Grave Digger
Pro-Pain (35th anniversary)
Cockney Rejects
UK Subs
Vader
Possessed (“Seven Churches” 40th anniversary)
Discharge
NunSlaughter
Gama Bomb
Furia
Frank Blackfire (Best of Sodom & Kreator set)
The Analogs (old-school set)
Dead Congregation
Last Resort
Dezerter
Słoń
Owls Woods Graves
The Materia
Belzebong
The Stubs
Dola
Hamulec
My Own Abyss
Seks W Czasach Wojny
Pretensje
Detection
Demeted
Shell-Shocked
Tickets: https://hellsbells.pl/
Notes To Editors
Hells Bells online
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellsbellsfestival
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellsbellsfestival
Official teaser: https://youtu.be/TybhrrUbNF4?si=s5V9NNRZ4t1JV499
About Szczecin and the Venue
Hells Bells Festival takes place at Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia, a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic "Craneosaurs" (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River. Pundits will have access to local food vendors, bars and the vibrant atmosphere of Szczecin’s waterfront.
International Travel
Szczecin is one of Poland's most accessible cities for international travellers, particularly those from the DACH and Nordic regions: Located just 150km from Berlin, the city is easily reached via direct trains (approx. 2 hours) or buses. Direct ferry links from Ystad and Trelleborg to nearby Świnoujście provide easy access for Swedish and Danish fans. Poland remains a highly cost-effective destination for international fans, with local prices for food, drink, and accommodation significantly lower than in many Western European festival hubs.
Accommodation
As a major regional centre, Szczecin offers a wide range of accommodation, from boutique hotels and family-run B&Bs to budget-friendly hostels and Airbnbs, all within easy reach of the festival site.