Luppolo in Rock returns in 2026 with another strong edition dedicated to rock and metal fans. The Italian festival will take place from 17 to 19 July 2026 at Parco delle Colonie Padane in Cremona, bringing three days of heavy music, open-air atmosphere and a lineup that covers several sides of the rock and metal spectrum.
Known as a festival made by fans for fans, Luppolo in Rock has built its identity around a focused hard and heavy program, combining international names, Italian acts and a summer festival setting that keeps the spirit of classic open-air events alive.
A complete metal weekend in Cremona
The 2026 edition will be led by Death SS, Dirkschneider and Venom, with each day bringing a different side of the genre. From heavy metal and power metal to thrash, gothic rock and more extreme sounds, this year’s lineup gives the festival a wide but still clearly defined musical character.
Friday, 17 July, will be headed by Death SS, joined by The 69 Eyes, Deathless Legacy, Sick N’ Beautiful, Evilizers, Dosgamos, My Darkest Red and Jolly Rox.
Saturday, 18 July, brings Dirkschneider, Stratovarius, Crimson Glory, Pino Scotto, Mayfire, La Menade, Expiatoria, Septem and Bölthorn.
Sunday, 19 July, will close the festival with Venom, Overkill, Marduk, Rotting Christ, Darkhold, Cripple Bastards, Infection Code, Crisalide and Bid Zogo.
From classic heavy metal to extreme sounds
One of the strongest points of Luppolo in Rock 2026 is the way the lineup moves through different generations and styles of heavy music. Venom bring one of the most influential names connected to the roots of extreme metal, while Dirkschneider represents a classic heavy metal legacy that remains essential for European audiences.
With Stratovarius, the festival adds a strong power metal element, while Overkill bring thrash metal energy to the final day. Marduk and Rotting Christ give the Sunday program a darker and more extreme edge, while The 69 Eyes add their recognizable gothic rock atmosphere to the opening day.
Tickets for Luppolo in Rock 2026 are on sale
Tickets for Luppolo in Rock 2026 are already available, with both single-day tickets and three-day passes on sale. According to the current ticket information, single-day tickets are priced at 69 euros plus fees, while the three-day pass is priced at 179 euros plus fees.
With its 2026 lineup now complete, Luppolo in Rock once again positions Cremona as one of the interesting summer destinations for rock and metal fans looking for a focused festival experience, strong names and three days of loud music in an open-air setting.
For more info visit Luppolo in Rock website.
More concerts, festivals and 2026 tour dates can be found in our Concert Guide for 2026.
Author: Rockography Magazine
Publication date: 3 May 2026
