Europe, Accept, Magnum, Battle Beast, The Damn Truth: Stonedead Festival 2026 in photos

Over 100 spectacular photos of the Newark Showground extravaganza

Europe's Joey Tempest at Stonedead Festival 2026

Author: Scott ColothanPublished 1st Sep 2026
Last updated 1st Sep 2026

Despite a bit of rain and mud, Stonedead Festival 2026 was an absolute triumph once again.

Headlined by Sweden’s finest Europe, the one-day rock extravaganza also featured sets from Accept, Magnum, Battle Beast, Amored Saint, The Damn Truth, Crobot, Asomvel, and Aethoria.

Former Megadeth stars David Ellefson and Jeff Young headlined the Friday Night Party with their Kings of Thrash bandmates Chaz Leon and Fred Aching, while Kickin’ Valentina and Anti-Nowhere League also played.

See over 100 incredible photos of Stonedead Festival 2026 captured by Planet Rock’s phenomenally talented photographer Lindsay Smith below.

Next year's Stonedead Festival takes place on Saturday 28th August 2027 and tickets are on sale RIGHT HERE.

Stonedead Festival 2026 in photos:

Stonedead Festival 2026

Paul Anthony

Paul Anthony introduces Anti-Nowhere League at Stonedead Festival 2026

Anti-Nowhere League

Anti-Nowhere League play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Anti-Nowhere League

Anti-Nowhere League play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Anti-Nowhere League

Anti-Nowhere League play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Anti-Nowhere League

Anti-Nowhere League play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kickin’ Valentina

Kickin' Valentina play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Kings of Thrash

Kings of Thrash play the Friday Night Party at Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Aethoria

Aethoria play Stonedead Festival 2026

Asomvel

Asomvel play Stonedead Festival 2026

Asomvel

Asomvel play Stonedead Festival 2026

Asomvel

Asomvel play Stonedead Festival 2026

Asomvel

Asomvel play Stonedead Festival 2026

Asomvel

Asomvel play Stonedead Festival 2026

Asomvel

Asomvel play Stonedead Festival 2026

Crobot

Crobot play Stonedead Festival 2026

Crobot

Crobot play Stonedead Festival 2026

Crobot

Crobot play Stonedead Festival 2026

Crobot

Crobot play Stonedead Festival 2026

Crobot

Crobot play Stonedead Festival 2026

Crobot

Crobot play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

The Damn Truth

The Damn Truth play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Armored Saint

Armored Saint play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Battle Beast

Battle Beast play Stonedead Festival 2026

Planet Rock crew

The Planet Rock crew at Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Magnum

Magnum play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026

Accept

Accept play Stonedead Festival 2026