Tuska adds 13 more confirmed names to its 2026 lineup

Tuska continues to build momentum for its 2026 edition with a fresh batch of 13 new artists, further expanding the stylistic diversity of next summer’s bill. These additions join an already strong lineup that includes the previously confirmed headliners Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, and Megadeth, alongside acts such as Trivium, P.O.D., Stam1na, Lost Society, Soilwork, Return To Dust, and more.

Leading the new announcement is Pain, Peter Tägtgren’s long-running industrial metal project known for its blend of heavy grooves and electronic punch. They’re joined by Danish hard-rock veterans D-A-D, whose decades-spanning career and festival-ready anthems have made them a perennial crowd favourite.

From the heavier end comes Arizona death metal unit Gatecreeper, bringing their crushing, old-school-infused sound to Helsinki, while Finnish doom torchbearers Swallow The Sun add their trademark melancholy and atmosphere to the midsummer gathering. The lineup also broadens with acts such as the theatrical US outfit The Funeral Portrait, the Finnish alt-rock group Sara, and the reggae-infused heavy rock outfit aurorawave, all adding different textures to the festival’s already varied program.

Tuska continues to highlight local talent as well: Survivors Zero returns with its melodic death metal assault, while Kallomäki brings a blend of folk-driven heaviness. Kajos, Rukous, Necrotic Ooze, and Hokka bolster the domestic front with a mix of rising names and underground grit.

With these latest confirmations, Tuska 2026 is shaping up to be one of the festival’s most eclectic editions yet, balancing major international acts with key domestic players across metal’s many shades.

Tickets remain available at a lower price until the end of the year at tuska.fi.