Prophecy Fest has confirmed the first names for its 2026 edition at the legendary Balve Cave. The three-day event will run from Thursday, 3rd September, through to a final performance shortly before midnight on Saturday, 5th September.
3-Day Passes remain at €149 (plus service fees) and go on sale Sunday, 14th September 2025 at 00:01 CEST via the official Ticket Shop. Guests of this year’s festival will also be able to secure 2026 passes early at the on-site merchandise stand.
The first wave of bands includes:
- The 3rd And The Mortal – performing Sorrow and Tears Laid in Earth with returned original singer Kari Rueslåtten
- Tiamat – full performance of 1994’s Wildhoney
- Empyrium – celebrating 30 years of A Wintersunset… (1996)
- Sun of the Sleepless – a special set from Markus Stock
- Secrets of the Moon – reunion with Thelemnar and Daevas to mark 20 years of Antithesis (2006)
- Camerata Mediolanense – returning to the cave by popular demand
- Dornenreich – fulfilling their cancelled metal show from this year
Festival founder Martin Koller comments:
“We want to offer our loyal guests, some of whom travel from other continents, the opportunity to secure tickets early and plan their trip well in advance. We are also proud to present the first exciting highlights with this announcement. We hope to see you again next year!”
Prophecy Fest promises once again to bring dark, forward-thinking music to one of the world’s most fascinating cultural sites, the natural karst Balve Cave in Germany’s Hönnetal valley.
For more details on tickets, travel, and accommodation visit fest.prophecy.de, or keep an eye on the Facebook event page.
