The EVILLIVE Festival has just announced its return to the MEO Arena in 2026, marking a significant transition after the three-day edition held at the Restelo Stadium.
The heavy metal event, which is only scheduled for July 5, 2026, will return to the concentrated format of a single day, promising an experience of “maximum intensity” in Lisbon’s main indoor venue.
Marilyn Manson and Mastodon are the most significant confirmations
EVILLIVE Festival organizers have unveiled the first four names on a line-up that will be made up exclusively of international artists.
Marilyn Manson is the main highlight of this first wave. The American artist returns to Portugal at a particularly interesting moment in his career, having recently sold out Sagres Campo Pequeno, where he reaffirmed his stage magnetism.
Accompanying Manson, Mastodon bring Atlanta to Lisbon. Considered masters of progressive metal, the band is going through one of the most solid creative phases of its career, being recognized for the artistic rigour and emotional depth of its compositions.
Long-awaited comebacks
Another of the biggest surprises in this announcement is the confirmation of the legendary The Gathering. The Dutch band, pioneers of European atmospheric music, will be performing in Lisbon together with iconic vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen. This reunion will allow fans to revisit the catalog that redefined melodic metal in the 90s.
Closing out this first batch of confirmations are the Swedes Imminence. Representing the new generation of European metalcore, the group stands out for its fusion of cinematic melodies with a strong visual aesthetic, and is seen as one of the names at the forefront of the genre’s renewal.
When: July 5, 2026
Where: MEO Arena (Parque das Nações)
Tickets: between 75€ and 79€
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