MALEVOLENCE
Malevolence are an English metalcore band from Sheffield, known for fusing beatdown hardcore, metal, and sludge metal elements. Their intense live shows are notable for creating large circle pits, earning them spots at major festivals such as Download and Bloodstock.
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 2 April 2026
Festivals featuring MALEVOLENCE
All confirmed 2026 festivals All confirmed 2026 festival appearances
Slam Dunk Festival
May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Slam Dunk Festival is a premier UK alternative music event specializing in pop-punk, rock, and metal, held annually across sites in Leeds and Hatfield. The festival features multiple stages showcasing international headliners alongside emerging talent during the May bank holiday weekend.
Rock for People
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Rock for People is one of the largest and oldest music festivals in the Czech Republic, held at a unique former military airport. It offers a diverse lineup featuring global rock legends, alternative stars, and emerging indie talents across five high-energy days.
Nova Rock
Jun 11, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Nova Rock is Austria's largest open-air music festival, held annually at the Pannonia Fields in Nickelsdorf since 2005. The multi-day event attracts over 200,000 fans and features a high-energy lineup of world-renowned rock, metal, and alternative acts.
Hellfest
Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Hellfest is one of Europe's largest music festivals dedicated to heavy metal, hard rock, and punk, held annually in Clisson, France. The event features hundreds of world-renowned artists across multiple themed stages and attracts hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe.
Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Graspop Metal Meeting is a premier annual heavy metal festival held in Dessel, Belgium, that has grown into one of Europe's largest music events since its debut in 1996. The festival attracts over 150,000 fans annually, featuring a massive lineup of international headliners and diverse subgenres ranging from hard rock to thrash metal.
Copenhell
Jun 24, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026
Copenhell is Denmark's premier outdoor heavy metal and rock festival, held annually since 2010 at the industrial Refshaleøen site in Copenhagen. The event is celebrated for its intense atmosphere and diverse lineups that feature both legendary international headliners and emerging talent from the global metal scene.
Jera on Air
Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Jera on Air is the largest alternative music festival in the Netherlands, specializing in punk, hardcore, and metalcore genres. Held annually in Ysselsteyn, the event features a diverse lineup of international headliners and emerging talent across multiple stages.
Tuska Metal Festival
Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
Tuska Open Air Metal Festival is Finland’s longest-running heavy metal event, held annually in the Suvilahti district of Helsinki since 1998. The festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year and features a diverse lineup of international headliners and local talent across multiple subgenres of metal.
Fans of MALEVOLENCE also like...
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
Last verified 2 April 2026