Hard Karpaty Fest 2026 unveils its line-up: Venom, Dark Funeral, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, and Decapitated heading to Slavičín

The second edition of the Hard Karpaty Fest metal festival will take place on the first weekend of June 2026 at the Army Park Slavičín venue in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. This year, the festival confirms a strong international line-up that connects the underground with icons of the global metal scene.

Among the headliners are the legendary Venom, pioneers of extreme metal, Swedish black metal elite Dark Funeral, British band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons led by the former Motörhead guitarist, and Polish death metal titans Decapitated.

Hard Karpaty Fest positions itself as a festival dedicated to metal in all its forms, from classic roots to the contemporary modern heavy music scene. The dramaturgy is built on a combination of world-renowned acts and a strong Czech line-up.

After a successful first year, the festival returns to Army Park Slavičín, a unique venue with an industrial atmosphere that naturally fits heavy music. The organizers promise to maintain a more intimate yet intense format, where the focus remains on music, sound, and an authentic festival experience without unnecessary compromises.

More information and ticket details will be announced gradually through the festival's official channels.