In Hradec Králové, Park 360 is preparing for the 31st Rock for People festival. Gorillaz and Limp Bizkit will be highlights alongside Iron Maiden and Bring Me The Horizon.
The Rock for People festival in Hradec Králové has announced two more headliners as well as a whole package of new bands. From 10 to 14 June 2026, Park 360 in Hradec Králové will, for the 31st time, become a mecca for rock fans. After nine years, the band Gorillaz, the legendary virtual musicians led by Damon Albarn, are returning to the Czech Republic – as the main act of the opening day. On Thursday, the nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit, fronted by Fred Durst, will take to the stage.
This means that four of the five headliners are already known: Iron Maiden, Bring Me The Horizon, Gorillaz and Limp Bizkit. The final big name is expected to be announced soon. “It’s fantastic to see the line-up taking shape. Being able to present four confirmed headliners already in October is every organiser’s dream,” says festival founder Michal Thomes. “And this is just the beginning – more than 200 acts will perform in Hradec Králové in June.”
With the second wave of announcements, more stars are added: Nothing But Thieves, the Czech audience favourites Three Days Grace, the Japanese trio Babymetal, and rising star Sofian Medjmedj. The organisers point to strong ticket demand – the current edition is already almost sold out.
The band Gorillaz will bring their new ninth studio album, The Mountain, which is set to be released in March 2026. Two singles, The Happy Dictator and The Manifesto, have already been released and are climbing the charts. In addition to the new songs, fans can, of course, also look forward to classics such as Feel Good Inc., Clint Eastwood and DARE.
Limp Bizkit are also celebrating a comeback at the festival – eleven years after their last performance in Hradec Králové. With hits such as Break Stuff and Behind Blue Eyes, the band helped define the sound of a whole generation. After a somewhat quieter period, Fred Durst and co. have returned with full energy, proving that their mix of intensity, irony and groove has lost none of its relevance.
The combination of the four confirmed headliners promises a wide musical spectrum: from the metal veterans Iron Maiden, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary on stage in 2026, to the modern rock heroes Bring Me The Horizon.
Following the success of the 30th anniversary in 2025, the festival will also last five days next year – instead of the originally planned three. A total of 35 artists have been confirmed so far, including Papa Roach, The Pretty Reckless, Electric Callboy and Megadeth. In December, the popular Rock for People Advent calendar will once again provide daily surprises with new band announcements.
Tickets are already on sale: day passes and five-day passes are available. Holders of three-day passes can automatically extend their ticket to four days (10–13 June) and book the Iron Maiden concert on Sunday 14 June at a discounted rate.
Further information and tickets at: www.rockforpeople.cz/en.
