The Sun and Thunder festival
The Sun and Thunder festival is a three-day heavy metal music event held at the historic Sohail Castle in Fuengirola, Spain. Scheduled for late August 2026, the festival features approximately 20 national and international bands performing at the Marenostrum Fuengirola stage.
- Date
- Aug 27-29, 2026
Event summary
Highlights
- Headlining rock opera performance by German supergroup Avantasia
- Appearances by international acts including Lordi and Primal Fear
- Held at the coastal grounds of Sohail Castle in Fuengirola
- Lineup featuring approximately 20 national and international metal bands
The 2026 edition is headlined by Avantasia, a German symphonic metal project led by Tobias Sammet, which presents a theatrical rock opera experience. The lineup also features prominent acts such as the German metal pioneers Primal Fear and the masked Finnish rock band Lordi, known for their Eurovision Song Contest victory.
Additional international performers scheduled for the event include the British-based band Calva Louise, Austrian group Harakiri for the Sky, and the American thrash-metal supergroup Nefarious. The festival serves as a key platform for both established legends and emerging voices in the global metal scene.
Practical details
- Area for browsing nearby events
- Fuengirola
Before attending
Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.
Sources and further information
Check these references for event announcements and updates before attending.
- Marenostrum Fuengirola stage to rumble during heavy metal festival www.surinenglish.com
Location map
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