Azkena Rock Festival returns in 2026 to its longtime home of Mendizabala in Vitoria‑Gasteiz — an event that continues to stand as one of Spain’s most respected and enduring rock celebrations. Since its first edition in 2002, Azkena has built a legacy rooted in rock’s many faces: classic rock, punk, metal, blues, garage, and everything in between.

This year’s edition already looks powerful. The first wave of confirmed acts features true legends and longstanding rock icons. Front and centre are Alice Cooper — bringing his theatrical shock-rock spectacle back to Spain — and Social Distortion, the Californian punk-rock veterans returning to Mendizabala with what promises to be a classic-heavy set.

Alongside these titans, Azkena 2026 embraces breadth and variety, celebrating rock in all its forms. Confirmed names so far include Imelda May (with her guitarist Darrel Higham), Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sleaford Mods, plus punk, hardcore, metal, and underground legends such as Circle Jerks, Corrosion of Conformity, Voivod, Discharge, and many more.

Beyond the main stages, Azkena maintains its spirit of discovery and inclusivity with spaces like Trashville — the festival’s wild, raw, underground-rock zone full of grit, distortion, and visceral energy.

Whether you come for the glam spectacles of Alice Cooper, the raw punk energy of Social Distortion, the gritty riffs of hardcore legends, or the soulful Americana of Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit — Azkena Rock Festival 2026 promises a powerful, multi-generation experience. It’s not just a weekend of shows; it’s a celebration of rock’s history, its underground pulse, and the community that keeps it alive.