The wait is over — the first names for the 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting have arrived, and the lineup already promises to shake Dessel to its foundations. On Thursday, June 18, the festival arena will erupt as Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, and Within Temptation take command of the stages in what’s shaping up to be one of the most electrifying openings in GMM history.
Limp Bizkit will headline the North Stage, bringing their chaotic nu-metal energy back to Dessel for another roof-raising spectacle. Expect a crowd-surfing frenzy filled with anthems like Break Stuff and My Generation, as Fred Durst and company transform the arena into a full-blown nostalgia-fueled party. Meanwhile, Within Temptation will enchant the South Stage with their powerful symphonic metal anthems. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, the Dutch icons — led by Sharon den Adel — return for their tenth GMM appearance, armed with tracks from their 2023 album Bleed Out.
Adding thrash legend to the mix, Megadeth join the North Stage lineup, bringing both legacy and finality. With Dave Mustaine leading the charge, the band gears up for their farewell tour and the release of their 17th and final studio album on January 3. Fans can expect a hard-hitting set packed with classics and new material as one of the Big Four makes a historic stop at GMM.
Tickets for Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 go on sale Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. via
Ticketmaster. Mastercard holders can access presale tickets from Thursday, November 6 at 10 a.m. until Saturday, November 8 at 9 a.m. [festival and VIP tickets only] — full details available at
priceless.com/music.
From June 18–21, the quiet town of Dessel will once again transform into the beating heart of the global metal scene. With five stages, colossal mosh pits, and an unbeatable mix of legends and rising stars, Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 is set to be nothing short of monumental — be there or be square.
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