The organisers of Rockstadt Extreme Fest have set out the day-by-day structure for the 2026 edition, tracing a clear path from Monday’s opening sets through to Friday’s closing moments. Spread across multiple stages, the programme of the festival confirms it will take place between 27 and 31 July 2026 in Ghimbav, Romania, fixing into place consecutive days of performances, each with its own rhythm.
Official announcement poster
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Between Stages and Hours
The newly uncovered schedule allows attendees to begin mapping their time with precision or leave space for instinct to intervene. Movement between stages becomes part of the design itself, with overlapping sets, shifting crowds, and the quiet calculation of how long one remains before moving on. Each day has its own internal logic, shaped as much by choice as by timing, according to the organisers. By their own words:
“Now you can see how it all unfolds, from the first riffs on Monday to the final moments on Friday. Different stages, different energies, but the same constant: five days built to be experienced all the way through. Whether you’re planning everything in advance or just following instinct once you’re in, this is where it starts to take shape. Who you don’t miss, where you end up, how long you stay in front of a stage before moving to the next one.”
Official announcement poster
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A Running Order Still in Motion
Organisers confirm that the current version is not final. Additional names are expected in the coming weeks, with further announcements set to expand the existing framework. What stands now is a working structure, one that will continue to shift before reaching its completed form.
Names Already Drawn in Blood and Sound
The festival has already confirmed major acts, spanning decades and genres. According to the organisers, the bill for this edition includes Sabaton, The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, In Flames, Helloween, Carcass, Soulfly, Left to Die, Vader, Satyricon, Arch Enemy alongside further names yet to be revealed.
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