NADA Festival 2026 - Metal Festival in Beja
NADA Festival returns to Beja from June 19-21, 2026, transforming the Fair and Exhibition Park into an epicenter of national and international underground metal. With bands like Bloodbath, Trouble, Nargaroth and Inquisition, the festival celebrates the soul of Alentejo through heaviness, intimacy and community spirit.
The NADA Festival has established itself as one of the most important celebrations of underground metal in Portugal, returning to Beja from June 19-21, 2026. Organized by the CulturMais Youth Association, the festival maintains a very particular identity that has made it a cult event for extreme metal lovers.
Held at the Beja Fair and Exhibition Park, in the heart of Alentejo, the festival adopts the motto "NA ALMA DO ALENTEJO" (In the Soul of Alentejo), combining sonic heaviness, intimacy between artists and audience, and a strong community spirit that distinguishes NADA from larger festivals.
2026 Lineup
The 2026 edition presents a stellar lineup for fans of the genre, with international headliners such as Bloodbath (Sweden), Trouble (USA), Nargaroth (Germany), Inquisition, Agent Steel, Artillery and Dead Congregation. The lineup also includes Convulse, Hail Spirit Noir, Game Over, VXPXOXAXAXWXAXMXC, and national representatives such as Simbiose, Irae, Balmog, Dawnrider, Jade, Pestifer, Wanderer, Crucifucked and Ladon Heads NonServant.
Musical Styles
The festival embraces all the diversity of extreme metal: death metal, black metal, doom, thrash, grindcore and hardcore coexist throughout the three days, offering an intense and varied musical experience for genre enthusiasts.
A Unique Alentejo Experience
Beyond the music, NADA Festival offers a unique opportunity to discover the city of Beja and the Baixo Alentejo region. Visitors can take advantage of their stay to explore the city's historical heritage, taste Alentejo gastronomy and discover the unique beauty of this Portuguese region.
Tickets and Information
Ticket sales are handled by the Culturmais platform, the festival's official partner. For detailed information on accommodation, schedules and partners, visit the official website at nadafest.pt.
