Next year’s Takedown is looking more and more like an event that’s not to be missed, with As It Is, WARGASM, Vower, Saint Agnes, BEX and more joining the bill.
Takedown Festival have revealed even more names for next year’s line-up.
Now confirmed to be appearing at the Portsmouth Guildhall event – which takes place on April 3 – 4, 2026 – are As It Is, WARGASM, Vower, Saint Agnes, BEX, Profiler, Tropic Gold, Gnome, Devere, Gurt and The Fear.
They join already-announced headliners Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons and PRESIDENT, plus The Wildhearts, Graphic Nature, The Hara, Mouth Culture and more.
Previously, festival co-directors Sarah and Kai Harris enthused of Takedown 2026: “This year’s event taps into a powerful moment in metal culture. With younger fans rediscovering the roots of heavy music – especially following the passing of icons like Ozzy Osbourne – we’re honoured to have Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons headline Friday, April 3 with a full Motörhead set. It’s a chance to celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire across generations.
“On Saturday, April 4, we’re handing the reins to PRESIDENT, one of the most talked-about new acts in UK heavy music. Their April ‘Campaign Trail’ tour sold out instantly, and their debut EP King Of Terrors has struck a chord with fans through its cinematic intensity. Their headline set will be a statement, and we’re excited to see them take the Takedown main stage in full force.”
