One week to go. Are you ready?

One Week

The countdown is officially underway. In just a few days, hundreds of dedicated rock fans will roll into Lincolnshire Showground for Call of the Wild Festival 2026, the UK’s fiercest celebration of rising talent, cult favourites, and the loud, loyal community that makes this festival unlike any other.

This year’s line‑up is stacked with heavy hitters, underground heroes, and future headliners ready to make their mark.

The Bands Ready to Ignite the Weekend - Florence Black - Friday’s Firestarter- Explosive riffs, massive choruses, and a live show that hits like a freight train. Florence Black top Friday’s Kilmister Stage with the kind of set that turns casual listeners into lifelong fans.

 Onslaught - Thrash Titans Take Saturday- A legendary name in British metal, Onslaught bring pure adrenaline to Saturday night. Expect speed, precision, and a masterclass in how to command a festival crowd.

 Von Hertzen Brothers - Sunday’s Sonic Journey- Closing out the Kilmister Stage with progressive flair, Von Hertzen Brothers deliver musicianship on another level. Atmospheric, powerful, and unforgettable.

 Across the Stages: The Ones You Can’t Miss

 Southhall Lawless Stage Highlights- Myke Gray- melodic mastery and arena‑ready guitar heroics- Wolfsbane- Saturday’s wild card, unpredictable and unmissable- Sisters Doll - glam‑rock energy with a modern punch

 

Trailblazer Stage Standouts- Thieves of Liberty - high‑octane hooks and youthful fire- Soho Dukes - swagger, groove, and big‑stage charisma- Marc Valentine - Sunday’s dose of polished, feel‑good rock

 Thursday Welcome Party

 The weekend kicks off early with The Needful Things, Takeaway Thieves and This House We Built, setting the tone for four days of riffs, camaraderie, and festival family vibes. And don’t forget we continue the party vibes, late night and into the early hours with DJ sets, all weekend from the Sisters of Spin.

 What Festival‑Goers Can Expect This Year

  •  A tight‑knit atmosphere where fans and bands mingle freely
  • Three stages of non‑stop music, each with its own identity
  • Late‑night afterparties for those who refuse to call it a night
  • Independent traders, great food, and proper festival brews
  • A community‑driven ethos, supporting emerging artists and young industry talent

Call of the Wild isn’t just a festival, it’s a home for rock fans who want something real, something raw, something built from passion.

The stages are being prepped. The bands are gearing up. The crew is locking in the final details. And the fans, hundreds of them, are counting down the days until the gates open.

Call of the Wild Festival 2026 is shaping up to be its most electrifying edition yet. A weekend where new favourites are discovered, underground legends rise, and memories are made in the arena and the roar of the amps.

 

The Wild is calling. Are you ready?

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