Tons of Rock 2026: A meeting ground between generations

Tons of Rock are proud and humble to be able to share our greatest artist release ever.
The festival will in 2026 gather legends we have all grown up with, the biggest stars of our time - and the new, uncompromising voices showing us where the rock is headed.

At the top of our poster this far we find Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon and Limp Bizkit. Three bands that have formed generations in their own ways, and now they are meeting at Ekebergsletta.
We believe that together with icons like Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, Mayhem and Anthrax this will be a festival where all specters of rock music will be celebrated - from the roots to the future.

Iron Maiden – the kings of heavy metal

Iron Maiden has been the definition of heavy metal for five decades. Their choice to stop by Oslo again makes us both proud and touched - and we know that when Bruce Dickinson screams "Scream for me Oslo!", all of Ekebergsletta will explode into one of the greatest moments of the festivals history.

Bring Me the Horizon – a modern giant

A band that has grown in record speed now has become one of de greatest live attractions in the world. With their groundbreaking mix of metal, electronics and alternative rock, Bring Me the Horizon will deliver their greatest concert ever in Norway at Tons of Rock 2026.

Limp Bizkit – finally in Norway

For the first time ever we will find Limp Bizkit on Norwegian soil. The Nu metal-icons defined an entire era and are now coming to Oslo to give us a show that will both evoke memories and ignite a spak in new generations. The band has gained an awakening and play huge stadium concerts all over the world, and now it's our turn!

The legends we never let go of

Alice Cooper returns with his unique rock theater - a mixture of theatre, shock and timeless classics, a perfect start to the summer vacation with School's out. At the same time we will finally get to scream "We're Not Gonna Take It" with Twisted Sister who are making a great comeback in their fiftieth as a band.

Norwegian rock, at home with us

We are also so incredibly happy to highlight some of the greatest names in Norwegian rock history. Dumdum Boys, Raga Rockers and The Carburetors are all bands that have made themselves counting in our common musical heritage - and now are sharing the stage with the worlds greatest. This is the frontline of the Norwegian rock fauna.

Darkness, power and homage

Mayhem and Anthrax bring uncompromising energy, while a unique homage to Bathory - performed by members from Watain, Enslaved, Mayhem and Emperor - will be a historical moment at Ekebergsletta. Mayhem better than ever. This is so much more than just a concert. This will be a unique time travel through the history of the band and the genre. 

Kublai Khan TX, Die Spitz, Queensrÿche and Blood Incantation show that the rock and metal are still alive and well

More than a festival

In 2026 150 000 audience members made Tons of Rock to a festival of dimensions. The Early Bird tickets for 2026 sold out in record times, this makes us both humble and thankful. We know the place our festival holds in the hearts of many people out there, we promise to give it all back.

This is just the first bouquet of artists for 2026, we have so much more to offer throughout the fall. But now we're off, the rock train is rolling towards 2026.

Tons of Rock 2026 will be a meeting ground between generations - a festival where we can celebrate both the legacy and the future together.

Pre-sale for subscribers to our newsletter:
Wednesday 24th of September at 10:00
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Tickets on sale for everyone:
Thursday 25th of September at 10:00 via Ticketmaster.