Azkena Rock Festival reveals the first names on the lineup for its next edition, which will be held on June 18, 19 and 20, 2026 in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Alice Cooper, who will return to Azkena after 17 years, is the big draw confirmed today, while the Californian punk-rock pioneers Social Distortion also stand out among the first confirmations.
The exclusive pre-sale for attendees of other editions of ARF starts tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29, while the general sale will begin on Tuesday, November 4 at 10 a.m.
The first batch of names also includes prominent artists such as Imelda May, who will review her rock ‘n’ roll repertoire with guitarist Darrel Highman; Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit or the indispensable Sleaford Mods.
Completing this batch are interesting confirmations such as Old Crow Medicine Show, SUGAR, The Adicts, Evaristo, Circle Jerks, Corrosion of Conformity, Therapy?, The Damn Truth, The Del Fuegos, Discharge, Split Dogs, Starbenders, Tropical Fuck Storm, Voivod, Rodeo and Nhil.
The festival will once again feature organized bus trips with a stop next to the entrance to the venue and from nearby towns such as Bilbao, Pamplona, Donostia/San Sebastián, Zarautz, Arrasate and Alsasua.
