Bludfest Goes International
After two years of building a community-driven spectacle on home soil, Yungblud is taking Bludfest beyond British borders. Year 3 of the singer’s curated festival will land in Hradec Králové, Czechia, on June 27, 2026, marking the first chapter of what he’s calling a global takeover.
Set at Park 360, a sprawling multifunctional site roughly 100 km east of Prague, Bludfest remains a one-day event but expands its footprint with camping and glamping options for the night before and the night of the festival. The move signals ambition, but also intent: this isn’t just a touring brand exercise. It’s an export of culture.
“We have such an incredible fanbase in Czechia,” Yungblud said. “They are one of the best audiences in the world.”
He added that the explosive reaction to a teased announcement during a previous show in the country sealed the deal. “It kind of cemented that it would be the first international Bludfest. It’s going to be an incredible show.”
A Lineup Built for Chaos and Communion
Bludfest Year 3 doesn’t skimp on scale. Joining Yungblud at the top of the bill are Scottish rock titans Biffy Clyro and psychedelic trailblazers Primal Scream, adding generational weight to a lineup that thrives on cross-pollination.
Elsewhere, the bill swerves between indie-pop shimmer and art-rock theatrics with Pale Waves and Palaye Royale, while Atlanta’s Destroy Lonely injects trap’s left-field edge.
Irish “Ouija Pop” breakout Bambie Thug joins the fray alongside London risers Leap. Fresh from a collaboration with Lil Yachty, Jesse Jo Stark adds her noir-pop mystique, with rising talents Nieve Ella and Pam Rabbit rounding out a bill that refuses to sit still.
It’s a multi-genre sprawl that mirrors Yungblud’s own shapeshifting catalogue, most recently expanded by the release of Idols II.
More Than Just a Stage
Bludfest’s identity has always been rooted in community as much as volume. The Make A Friend Tent returns for solo festival-goers, alongside the now-signature giant ferris wheel and the Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized pop-up. Bludbeer will once again flow on site, and Gibson returns as sponsor with a newly introduced third stage.
The message is clear: Bludfest isn’t just scaling up. It’s doubling down on inclusivity, access and shared experience.
“It feels so crazy to have planted a seed two years ago in Milton Keynes that has now grown roots and expanded all the way to Czechia,” Yungblud reflected. “It cemented the idea that anything is possible when you never take no for an answer and you have a community that will follow you anywhere. I’m really lucky.”
Grammy Milestone and Momentum
The Czech expansion follows a landmark year. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Yungblud took home Best Rock Performance for his rendition of “Changes” at Villa Park during Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert. With three nominations across the rock categories, he became the first British artist to achieve that feat in a single year.
From Yorkshire upstart to Grammy-winning arena force, his rise has been both rapid and resolute. Now, Bludfest’s move into mainland Europe suggests the next phase won’t be quieter.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Bludfest Year 3 go on general sale at 10:00 am GMT (11:00 am CET) on Friday, February 27, preceded by a 24-hour pre-sale window opening Thursday, February 26, at 9:00 am GMT (10:00 am CET). Tickets can be found at bludfest.com.
