Festival Essentials
Where and when does Graspop Metal Meeting take place?
Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 takes place from 18 through 21 June in Festival Park Stenehei, Dessel (Belgium).
When do tickets for Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 go on sale?
Tickets for GMM 2026 will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday 8 November through Ticketmaster. Mastercard holders can get their hands on presale tickets between 10 a.m. on Thursday 06 November and 9 a.m. on Saturday 08 November [festival and VIP tickets only]. Go to priceless.com/music for full details.
What types of tickets are available for Graspop Metal Meeting 2026?
There’s a choice of day tickets, combi tickets (4 days) and VIP tickets for #GMM26. Click here for more details.
Can I book a specific spot in advance where my friends and I can pitch our tent?
From now on you can book a Friends Zone at campsite Boneyard. Click here for more details.
Which bands are coming to Graspop Metal Meeting 2026?
Visit our line-up page to check all confirmed acts for #GMM26.
When can I buy Skullies for #GMM26?
In presale, 1 Skully is €3.60. Skullies are on presale from Friday 3 April 2026 until 11.59 pm on Sunday 14 June 2026. As from 15 June 2026 you can still upload Skullies to your account but at €3.90 per Skully. Click here to order your Skullies and view the terms and conditions of the promotion.
My ticket is not yet available on Ticketmaster. Can I already purchase Skullies?
Yes, you can. You can already purchase Skullies during the presale. Linking your cashless account to your festival ticket can be done later, once your ticket is available in the Ticketmaster app. Create an account via this link and purchase your Skullies. Link your ticket to your account as soon as you receive it, so we can connect your purchased Skullies to your tag upon arrival at the festival site.
Keep in mind that every ticket is unique so create an account per ticket, or link just one ticket to your account if you already have an account with Skullies.
How do I get to #GMM26?
You can reach #GMM26 in different ways. Click here for an overview.
When can I buy car park tickets for #GMM26?
Car park tickets will go on sale one month before the festival. VIP ticket holders or guests staying at Metal Town, The Crypt or Inferno will receive a separate email from Ticketmaster with more details.
What can/can’t I bring into the main festival arena?
Click here for an exhaustive list of items you can or can’t bring into the arena. (English version on p. 2)
What types of accommodations are available?
Looking to book your festival accommodations? You can stay at campsite Boneyard, The Crypt, Inferno, Metal Town, Metal Park or Devil’s Lake.
Are the campsites at Graspop Metal Meeting paid?
All campsites at Graspop Metal Meeting are paid. Click here to buy your camping tickets for Boneyard and The Crypt.
I’d like to work at Graspop Metal Meeting. Where can I apply?
Unfortunately GMM has no vacancies for individual volunteers. However, we have been working with a number of associations for many years. Your association can apply here.
Would you like to run a merchandise stand in the Metal Market or the Festival Fair?
Submit your application to Orange Artist Promotion (Dido Smit): tel. 0031 (0)70 3856001 or via info@festivalfair.eu.
Would you like to have your food truck at the festival?
Please send an email to dries@bevers.be to register.