Knotfest has confirmed it will not be staged in Australia in 2026. After three consecutive years that brought the biggest names in metal to local stages, the festival will take a pause before returning in 2027.
In a statement shared by Knotfest, Destroy All Lines and TEG, organisers thanked fans and promised the next instalment will be the biggest yet.
Full announcement:
After three incredible years-made unforgettable by the fans and the artists that shared the stage across each lineup-we’ll be taking a short break in 2026. This time off will allow us to come back in 2027 with the best Knotfest Australia yet.
Thank you for your passion, patience, and loyalty. We can’t wait to share what’s next and to make 2027 a truly unmissable experience.
Knotfest, Destroy All Lines & TEG
Official post:
Knotfest Australia Line-ups
2023
Slipknot, Parkway Drive, Megadeth, Trivium, Northlane, Amon Amarth, In Flames, Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, Story of the Year, Alpha Wolf, Void of Vision, Bad Omens*, Malevolence
* Bad Omens pulled out of the Melbourne show on 24 March after vocalist Noah Sebastian lost his voice.
2024
Pantera, Lamb of God, The Hu, Wage War, Escape the Fate, Speed, Brand of Sacrifice, Disturbed, Halestorm, Asking Alexandria, Thy Art Is Murder, Skindred, Windwaker, King Parrot
2025
Slipknot, Babymetal, Slaughter to Prevail, Enter Shikari, In Hearts Wake, Miss May I, Sunami, A Day to Remember, Polaris, Within Temptation, Hatebreed, Health, Vended, Drain
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