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YUNGBLUD, The Offspring and more join Tons Of Rock 2026

Next year’s Tons Of Rock is getting even bigger, with YUNGBLUD, The Offspring, A Perfect Circle, Tom Morello and BABYMETAL all set to venture to Norway in the summer.

YUNGBLUD, The Offspring and more join Tons Of Rock 2026
Words:
Emily Garner
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Jenn Five

Following on from last month’s incredible first announcement – which featured the likes of BMTH, Iron Maiden and Limp Bizkit – a new wave of acts have been revealed for Tons Of Rock 2026.

The Norway fest will host headliners YUNGBLUD and The Offspring, while elsewhere they’ll be joined by A Perfect Circle, Tom Morello and BABYMETAL.

“Getting YUNGBLUD to Tons Of Rock is beyond incredible,” enthuses the fest’s general manager Jarle Kvåle. “He’ll play only a few European festivals next year, and we’re proud to be one of them.

“Alongside names like The Offspring, A Perfect Circle, Tom Morello and BABYMETAL, this line-up shows the international position Tons Of Rock has achieved. 2026 will be a historic year for the festival and for Norwegian rock.”

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