FestivalRock Imperium Festival 2026

The fifth edition of the Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena promises to be the biggest yet. With Iron Maiden, Sabaton, and Within Temptation headlining, El Batel Park will once again be the epicenter of world heavy metal.

The lineup is rounded out by essential names such as Mastodon, Anthrax, Testament, Trivium, The Gathering, Queensrÿche, H.E.A.T, and Lacuna Coil, among many others. A combination of established legends, highly anticipated returns, and new forces solidify Rock Imperium as an unmissable event for metal fans of all kinds.

For three days, Cartagena will once again vibrate in a unique setting; the countdown has begun, and metal history will be written again at the Rock Imperium Festival 2026.

In 2026, we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of this exciting project called Rock Imperium. Thanks to the support of the Cartagena City Council, the Region of Murcia, Estrella de Levante, our sponsors, an exceptional team, unforgettable bands, and above all, you, the audience that gives meaning to all of this, we're coming back stronger than ever!

This will be a historic year for the festival, with our most ambitious lineup to date.

Thank you for being part of this adventure!

Long live Rock Imperium!