Takedown Festival has announced a whole host of bands for 2026!
Recently announced are Graphic Nature, The Hara, Mason Hill, The Bottom Line, Mould, Waterlines, Slackrr, The Wildhearts, INME, and Kill The Lights!
Also announced are As It Is, Wargasm, Vower, Saint Agnes, Bex, Profiler, Tropic Gold, Gnome, Devere, Gurt, and The Fear!
They join the previously announced headliners President and Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons.
Graphic Nature said: “We’re stoked to announce that we will be headlining the Metal For Good Stage at Takedown Festival 2026. A cause close to our hearts. We are all part of a unique community in the metal world. Our message is always about improving wellbeing within ourselves, something that Metal For Good connects with”
The Hara said: “We are absolutely buzzing to be playing Takedown festival for the first time next year! Our new album THE FALLOUT drops January so we can’t wait to play some new music and open up the pits!!!”
Dave McPherson of INME said: “It’s such a massive honour to be a part of the incredible Takedown Festival again! We’ll be bringing our ‘Butterfly Demons’ show, simultaneously celebrating the 20th anniversary of our album ‘White Butterfly’ and our long awaited new record ‘Demons’, as well as playing all the singalongs! We’re in the best place InMe has ever been and it’s a privilege to join this amazing lineup! Join us together in the name of love, fun and music!”
Ginger from The Wildhearts said: “We could not be more excited to be a part of Takedown Festival 2026! The event is always incredible and we cannot wait to bring our high octane horror show to that awesome stage. As massive Motörhead fans we are also buzzing to see Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons play their killer Motörhead set.”
Organisers Kai and Sarah Harris said: “This year’s event taps into a powerful moment in metal culture. With younger fans rediscovering the roots of heavy music – especially following the passing of icons like Ozzy Osbourne – we’re honoured to have Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons headline Friday 3rd April with a full Motörhead set. It’s a chance to celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire across generations.
“On Saturday 4th April, we’re handing the reins to President, one of the most talked-about new acts in UK heavy music. Their April ‘Campaign Trail’ tour sold out instantly, and their debut EP King of Terrors has struck a chord with fans through its cinematic intensity. Their headline set will be a statement, and we’re excited to see them take the Takedown main stage in full force.
“We’re excited to be able to showcase the evolution of heavy music from (to quote Lemmy) Motorhead’s rock n roll all the way through to cutting edge contemporary alternative metal”
Takedown Festival takes place at Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday, April 3, 2026, and Saturday, April 4, 2026.
