The Sun and Thunder festival

Name: The Sun and Thunder festival
Start: 2026-08-27
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Fuengirola

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
Location: Fuengirola

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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

Returning to the Marenostrum Fuengirola venue, the Sun and Thunder festival has established itself as a significant heavy metal gathering in Spain. The event takes place within the scenic grounds of Sohail Castle, offering a unique coastal backdrop for a diverse range of metal and rock performances.

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

Location described by the source: Sohail castle; www.surinenglish.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Fuengirola

Before attending

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