MASTERS OF ROCK is starting to write its next chapter right now!
The 22nd edition of the international metal festival, held in the grounds of the R. Jelínek distillery in VIZOVICE, reveals its first confirmed bands and launches the sale of the very first, limited-edition festival passes at the best introductory price! At the same time, VIP tickets and reserved seating on the three grandstands – PLATINUM, GOLD, and SILVER – with comfortable seats and a range of extra benefits are also going on sale.
MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – July 16–19, 2026, VIZOVICE, R. Jelínek Distillery area
Masters of Rock is not just another festival anymore – for fans from all over the world, it’s like a summer ritual, a tradition, a holiday full of unforgettable experiences that you won’t find anywhere else! The 22nd edition of “Masters” takes place on July 16–19, 2026, and these bands have already confirmed their participation:
HELLOWEEN – 40 Years Anniversary
The German power metal icon HELLOWEEN sold out their October birthday concert in Prague in a flash, so they accepted an invitation to come to VIZOVICE this summer – ready to unleash their unstoppable metal energy and passion on even more fans! Whole generations have grown up on Helloween’s music, with their songs considered cult classics. On their latest, sixteenth album “HELLOWEEN,” this legendary band returned in a seven-member line-up and caused nothing short of a global metal frenzy. HELLOWEEN’s fabulous 40th anniversary celebration continues at MASTERS OF ROCK 2026 – will there be more tears of joy and excitement?
MARILYN MANSON - has garnered numerous awards and nominations in metal magazines and MTV polls. He has released a total of 12 studio albums, the last one "One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1" in 2024. His fascination with the glitz and darkness of America and the musical rendition of his visions is powerfully provocative, unforgettable. MARILYN MANSON is clearly irreplaceable. It's a living, legend whose live shows have a terribly special atmosphere. There is chaos, but also control. It will be crazy, it will be terribly crazy, it will definitely be another iconic moment, a metal ritual that you will experience in VIZOVICE!
ARCH ENEMY - It has been an incredible 30 years since ARCH ENEMY has been on the world metal scene and in that time they have become one of the greatest legends of the genre! This metal force, founded in 1995 by Swedish guitar hero Michael Amott, has survived three decades without compromise and is still growing in strength and popularity. Their latest, magnificent virtuoso brutality “Blood Dynasty” will sound in the R. Jelínek distillery on the main Ronnie James Dio Stage! ARCH ENEMY thus adds a new, fresh energetic bomb full of perfect fury, powerful dynamics and super hardness to the festival program!
IN FLAMES
The cult Swedish melodic death metal stars are the perfect example of why it’s so important to stay true to your vision in today’s music world full of countless subgenres and fleeting trends. Since their founding in 1990 in Gothenburg, this legendary band has repeatedly stunned and set crowds in motion, while influencing many of today’s biggest metal acts. An icon, an inspiration, a legend – their music has always been and will continue to be full of power, emotions, and important messages delivered hard, but with respect! IN FLAMES will make their very first appearance in VIZOVICE at MASTERS OF ROCK!
THE RASMUS
One of the most famous Finnish rock bands is already looking forward to seeing you in VIZOVICE! Their shows are famously exciting and always full of surprises. This highly creative band will bring you their unique musical mix of heavy guitars, electronics, and pop-influenced melodies wrapped in a darker mood – and they definitely won’t let you stand still. They’re arriving with a fresh music catalog full of songs to choose from!
DIRKSCHNEIDER – 40th Anniversary “Balls To The Wall”
“Masters” wouldn’t be complete without legendary metal icon Udo Dirkschneider and his band DIRKSCHNEIDER, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of ACCEPT’s most famous and best-selling album, Balls To The Wall! Anyone who saw them recently at the ROCK CASTLE festival in Moravský Krumlov can testify: what happened on stage was nothing short of a perfect metal massacre. Udo and co. delivered hit after hit with absolute ease. Don’t miss this spectacular show on the massive Ronnie James Dio Stage at “Masters”!
Next July in Vizovice, many more major rock and metal stars are coming your way. These acts are already confirmed: CAVAERA CONSPIRACY - Chaos A.D., KISSIN’ DYNAMITE, FEUERSCHWANZ, LORDI – – The Arockalypse 20th anniversary - Horror Castle Show,, PRIMAL FEAR, ORDEN OGAN, THE GATHERING - Mandylion - 30th Anniversary show, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS with the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra, VOIVOD, BROTHERS OF METAL, MIRACLE OF SOUND, AD INFINITUM, ELVENKING, EX DEO, ANGUS McSIX, BRAINSTORM, CRUCIFIED BARBARA, CURSE OF CAIN, ENEMY INSIDE, ARCTIS, HAMMER KING, NECKBREAKER, ART NATION, SELF DECEPTION.
And in the autumn, we will also announce the remaining 3 headliners for each festival day – so stay tuned!
MASTERS OF ROCK is coming back for the 22nd time next July! Mark your calendars for July 16–19, 2026 and look forward to another sensational four days packed with metal and joy from meeting friends.
Festival passes at the most advantageous introductory price (valid until the end of September or until this edition sells out), as well as VIP tickets and reserved seating in the PLATINUM, GOLD, or SILVER grandstands, are on sale right now – exclusively at www.mastersofrock.cz
or at the box office of the Masters of Rock Café in Zlín.
