Tons of Rock 2027, Quick facts
| 🎸 Tons of Rock 2027, At a glance | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 June 2027 |
| 📍 Venue | Ekebergsletta, Oslo |
| 🎶 Stages | 4 stages in 2026: Scream Stage, The Storm Stage, Vampire Stage, Moonlight Stage (plus The Swamp area). 2027 stage layout not published |
| ⏳ Opening hours | 12:00-00:00 all days in 2026 · Bars and food closed 23:30 · Ticket booths at the main entrance close 22:30 · 2027 hours not published |
| 🎮 Tickets | Festival pass on sale since 24 Sept 2026 · Ticketmaster · NOK 4,499 incl. fees · Early Bird sold out |
| 👤 Age limit | Festival: from age 3 · Children 3-9: free in 2026 with pre-registration, 2027 deadline not published · Camping: 18+ |
| 🌿 Eco | Miljøfyrtårn certified · Green Producers Club member |
| 🌐 Official site | tonsofrock.no |
The first 17 names for 2027
The organiser announced the first 17 acts on 22 September 2026, led by Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Turnstile, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Helloween. Headliners per day, the day-by-day split and set times have not been published. In 2026 the festival ended up with more than 60 bands, so further announcements are expected.
Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Turnstile, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Helloween top the announcement. Two of them have headlined Tons of Rock before: Judas Priest in the record year 2024 at Ekebergsletta, and Helloween at the final Halden edition in 2018. Which night each of them plays in 2027 is not published.
Satyricon, OnklP & De Fjerne Slektningene, Seigmen and Gåte are the Norwegian names in the first round, spanning black metal, hip hop, alternative rock and folk rock.
Amon Amarth, Kreator, Motionless in White, I Prevail, Watain, GWAR, Blue Medusa and Neckbreakker complete the list. None of them has been given a day or a stage yet.
Mötley Crüe • Judas Priest • Turnstile • Lynyrd Skynyrd • Helloween • Amon Amarth • Satyricon • Kreator • Motionless in White • I Prevail • OnklP & De Fjerne Slektningene • Seigmen • Watain • Gåte • GWAR • Blue Medusa • Neckbreakker
The four stages
Tons of Rock 2026 ran four stages simultaneously across the Ekebergsletta grounds, plus The Swamp, a new 2026 area with an unannounced pop-up stage and no fixed schedule. The 2027 stage layout has not been published. Download the official app for the stage-by-stage schedule when it drops.
The main stage. In 2026 all four headliners performed here: Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Limp Bizkit. The VIP stands have a view of this stage, and The Sun accessibility area is by the ramp next to it.
A stage in a hangar, launched in 2025 as the festival's fourth stage. Used for interviews, standup comedy and concerts with new acts, and there is seating inside the tent.
The second big stage. In 2026 Alice Cooper, A Perfect Circle, BABYMETAL and The Offspring played here, according to the published set times.
The tent stage. The exit next to Moonlight Stage is also the way down to the city on foot, along a lit path through the woods to Gamlebyen.
New for 2026 and separated from the main grounds by a portal built from shipping containers. The area had the Tons of Art tent, tattoo booths, vinyl stalls and a skate ramp. On top of the portal sat a surprise stage whose line-up was announced shortly before each set, not a fixed programme of concerts.
Day-by-day lineup 2027: not released
The organiser has not said which day each band plays, and has not named headliners per night. The table below is filled in as soon as the split is announced. Set times usually arrive a few weeks before the festival.
| Day | Headliner | Other acts |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23 June 2027 | Not published | Not published |
| Thursday 24 June 2027 | Not published | Not published |
| Friday 25 June 2027 | Not published | Not published |
| Saturday 26 June 2027 | Not published | Not published |
Tons of Rock 2026 ran Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 June with more than 60 bands on four stages. Bring Me the Horizon headlined Wednesday, Iron Maiden Thursday, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Friday (after YUNGBLUD cancelled) and Limp Bizkit Saturday. Sepultura played their final Norway show and Dogstar, with Keanu Reeves on bass, played Friday. The complete 2026 set-time grid is on our English schedule page, and the full Norwegian archive at 2026 programme.
Tons of Rock 2027 tickets
Tons of Rock tickets are sold through official channels only. Festival passes for 2027 went on sale in two steps: a presale for subscribers to the organiser’s newsletter on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 10:00 CEST, and general sale on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 10:00 CEST. Only festival passes are released in this round. The 4-day pass costs NOK 4,499 including fees, the same as the launch price in the presale, and the organiser says prices will rise; the festival site also reports Early Bird as sold out. According to the organiser, the 2026 festival passes sold out before New Year.
Valid Wednesday to Saturday. On sale since 24 September 2026 via Ticketmaster, after a newsletter presale on 23 September. Personal, cannot be split into day passes. NOK 4,499 including NOK 89 in fees.
Not released for 2027. In 2026 day passes covered all stages for one day and could not be changed to another day. Day passes do not include camping.
Not released for 2027. VIP is an upgrade per day on top of an ordinary ticket, with stands and seating facing Scream Stage, own bars, own food, own toilets and fast-track entry. The stands have steps and are not wheelchair accessible.
The organiser names no resale channel of its own, but says it is fine if the ticket carries another name than yours, as ID at the gate is only used to give you the right wristband for your age. Tickets are refunded only if the whole festival is cancelled for reasons other than force majeure, not if one or more artists cancel.
Official channels: Ticketmaster.no (festival pass 2027) · Live Nation · tonsofrock.no/tickets.
How to get to Tons of Rock
Ekebergsletta is well connected to Oslo city centre by public transport. The festival strongly discourages driving. There is no public parking for festival visitors on site.
The shuttle bus 91 «Tons of Rock» leaves from track 19 at Oslo S and runs direct to Ekebergsletta from 11:00 on all festival days (Wednesday to Saturday). Going home, it leaves from the main entrance. Requires a Ruter ticket for zone 1.
Tram 13 or 19 to Sportsplassen, then about a 10-minute signposted walk to the main entrance. From the centre, tram 13 stops at Dronningens gate and Bjørvika, and tram 19 at Jernbanetorget and Bjørvika.
Metro line 1 or 4 to Brattlikollen, then about 20 minutes on foot. Going home, the organiser points to line 4 from Ryen, where there is also a taxi rank.
Take Flytoget or a regional train to Oslo S; Flytoget leaves every 10 minutes and takes 19 minutes, according to Flytoget. From Oslo S, take the shuttle bus from track 19 or tram 19 from Jernbanetorget.
All Oslo public transport uses Ruter tickets, and the organiser notes that one Ruter ticket is all it takes to get up to Ekebergsletta. Buy it in the Ruter app. There is no parking for festival visitors, and in the evenings the police often close the road up to Ekeberg for taxis; the nearest taxi rank is at Ryen.
Festival map & venue
Tons of Rock takes place at Ekebergsletta in Oslo, unchanged for 2027. The ground is mostly grass without big differences in slope, but it can get muddy after heavy rain. The organiser publishes the festival map and a separate accessibility map before each festival, and the map is in the official Tons of Rock app. We do not reproduce it here, as it is the organiser's.
- Three info desks: just inside the main entrance, in the VIP area and outside at the main gate, open 12:00-00:00
- Medic at the main entrance
- Water stations at the main gate, by the toilets near Scream Stage, in The Swamp, by the food area near Vampire Stage and in and around the VIP area
- Accessible toilets at the main gate, at The Sun and by Moonlight Stage
- Lost property is handled at the info desks
Download the official Tons of Rock app (iOS and Android) before you arrive for the map, the programme and news from the organiser. Agree on a meeting point with your friends; the organiser suggests the info desk.
The festival campsite is fenced off from the festival grounds but lies wall to wall with them, and the personal camp ticket gives access to a dedicated gate between the camp and the festival.
Camping at Festivalcamp Ekeberg
During the festival, Ekeberg Camping becomes Festivalcamp Ekeberg, from Tuesday afternoon to Sunday morning. It has an 18+ age limit. Everyone staying there needs a personal camp ticket, bought in advance from Ticketmaster, plus one pitch ticket per tent, motorhome, caravan or bus. The festival itself requires its own ticket.
Toilets, showers, washing facilities, laundry, phone charging and a kiosk, plus a waste disposal station for motorhomes. A tent pitch is 3.5 × 3.5 m and cannot be exceeded.
Grills, camping stoves (primus), outdoor kitchens and any other open fire are not allowed. Fixed gas installations in caravans and motorhomes may be used for cooking. Security can remove guests who do not respect other guests' sleep.
You may bring your own food and sealed alcohol to the campsite, but not into the festival area. The camp has a kiosk.
Motorhome pitches cover vehicles up to 10 metres, and longer vehicles need a bus pitch. Both include one 16 A power socket, and you must bring a 25-metre extension cable. With a caravan, your car can stand next to it but must stay put for the whole stay.
Tent • Sleeping bag • Sleeping mat • Rain poncho or jacket • Warm layers • Food that needs no cooking • Headlamp or torch • Powerbank for phone • Earplugs for sleeping • Waste bags • Padlock for tent or locker • Flip flops for showers • Sunscreen and sunglasses
Camping tickets and more information: tonsofrock.no/overnatting
Practical information
- Earplugs (strongly recommended)
- Small backpack, A4 size (checked at the entrance)
- Empty water pouch (bottles are not allowed)
- Small bottle of hand sanitiser
- Rainwear / poncho
- Layers, t-shirt, hoodie, waterproof jacket
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Medication in its original packaging, with a photo of the prescription
- All food, drink and bottles (sunscreen excepted)
- Umbrellas
- Camping chairs and similar
- Flammable items such as disposable grills and fireworks
- Banners and posters
- Animals
- Selfie sticks
- Cameras with interchangeable lenses
- Prams and pushchairs
- Studs longer than 1 cm
- Anything prohibited by Norwegian law
Minimum age: 3 years.
Ages 3-9: Free entry when pre-registered via the organiser's accreditation form before the deadline; the 2027 deadline is not published.
Under 18: A separate wristband showing the guest is a minor. The organiser recommends that everyone under 18 is with friends or a guardian throughout.
Camping: Strictly 18+.
Prams and pushchairs are not allowed on the festival grounds. The organiser asks for hearing protection for adults and children alike.
Wheelchair ramps at every stage, and The Sun by the ramp at Scream Stage with accessible toilets, seating, shade and wheelchair charging. A companion with a valid official companion card enters free when registered in advance: for 2027 the form opens 20 January and the deadline is 1 April. Contact: [email protected]
The organiser asks everyone to protect themselves from loud sound and to move away from the speakers if it gets too loud. Ear defenders are available at The Sun by Scream Stage.
Food and drinks at Tons of Rock
The organiser offers vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options, and all food stalls and dishes are meant to be labelled with allergens. Bars and food stalls close at 23:30.
Bring medication you depend on in its original packaging and a photo of the prescription. If you need to bring your own food for medical reasons, contact [email protected] in advance.
- Ringnes pils 0.4 L: NOK 112
- Ringnes lite 0.5 L: NOK 139
- Sommersby pear cider 0.4 L: NOK 129
- Saga Hard Seltzer 0.33 L: NOK 129
- White or red wine (glass): NOK 129
- Frydelund alcohol-free beer 0.5 L: NOK 82
- Soft drinks (Coke, Fanta, Sprite): NOK 49
- Water: NOK 49 · Monster Energy 0.5 L: NOK 75
- Glass deposit (first use): NOK 20
Alcohol served until 23:30. The NOK 20 cup fee is waived on your next drink if you return the cup. Bring an empty water pouch; there are water stations around the site.
Tons of Rock is certified by Miljøfyrtårn (Norway’s national eco-certification scheme) and is a member of Green Producers Club. The festival uses biodegradable packaging, sorts all waste by hand at its own station, and runs a deposit scheme for plastic cups with Infinitum.
History of Tons of Rock
From about 12,000 visitors at Fredriksten fortress in Halden in 2014 to 150,000 at Ekebergsletta in 2024, and Norway's largest festival since 2023.
| Year | Headliners | Venue & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Volbeat, Slayer, W.A.S.P., Anthrax | Founding year, Fredriksten Festning, Halden. About 12,000 visitors. |
| 2015 | In Flames, Twisted Sister, Opeth, Testament | Fredriksten Festning, Halden. |
| 2016 | Black Sabbath (farewell tour), Alice Cooper, Megadeth | Fredriksten Festning, Halden. About 25,000 visitors, according to NRK. |
| 2017 | Five Finger Death Punch, Slayer, Rob Zombie | Halden. Blink-182 cancelled; a 2018 Oslo District Court ruling let that individual buyer rescind the purchase of their tickets. |
| 2018 | Ozzy Osbourne, Alice in Chains, Helloween | Last year at Fredriksten Festning, Halden. |
| 2019 | Kiss, Volbeat, Def Leppard, Slayer (final Norway show) | Moved to Ekebergsletta, Oslo. Live Nation Norway acquired a 51% stake. |
| 2020-2021 | Cancelled (Covid-19 pandemic). | |
| 2022 | Iron Maiden, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Deep Purple | Festival comeback. Miljøfyrtårn eco-certified. |
| 2023 | Guns N' Roses, Volbeat, Ghost, Pantera | 100,000 visitors, Norway's largest festival. |
| 2024 | Metallica, Tool, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet | 150,000 visitors. Record attendance. |
| 2025 | Muse, Green Day, Kaizers Orchestra, Avenged Sevenfold | Ekebergsletta, Oslo. Expanded from 3 to 4 stages (added Storm Stage). |
| 2026 | Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts | Ekebergsletta, Oslo. Sepultura's final Norway show. Dogstar (Keanu Reeves) on Friday. |
| 2027 | First 17 names: Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Turnstile, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Helloween and more. Headliners per day not announced. | Ekebergsletta, Oslo, 23 to 26 June 2027. |
Frequently asked questions about Tons of Rock
- The first 17 names were announced on 22 September 2026: Mötley Crüe, Judas Priest, Turnstile, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Helloween, Amon Amarth, Satyricon, Kreator, Motionless in White, I Prevail, OnklP & De Fjerne Slektningene, Seigmen, Watain, Gåte, GWAR, Blue Medusa and Neckbreakker. Headliners per day and the day-by-day split have not been published.
- Neither the day-by-day split nor set times for 2027 have been published. Follow the official Tons of Rock app (iOS and Android) for the programme and news from the organiser.
- Yes. Sepultura’s Saturday slot at Tons of Rock 2026 was announced as their final performance in Norway. Sepultura are not among the first 17 names for 2027.
- Yes. Judas Priest headlined Tons of Rock in the record year 2024 at Ekebergsletta, and Helloween headlined the final Halden edition at Fredriksten Festning in 2018.
- Set times for 2027 are not out yet. When they are, the official Tons of Rock app is the place to follow the programme. The complete 2026 grid is on our English schedule page.
- Setlist.fm, where fans log concerts, is the best place to see what bands played at earlier Tons of Rock festivals and on recent tours. The official programme is published in the Tons of Rock app.
- Yes. Official merch is sold on the festival site and in the online store tonsofmerch.no.
- The 4-day festival pass costs NOK 4,499 including NOK 89 in fees in general sale, the same as the launch price in the presale. The organiser says prices will rise. According to the organiser, the 2026 festival passes sold out before New Year.
- Festival passes went on general sale on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 10:00 CEST via Ticketmaster, after a presale for subscribers to the organiser's newsletter the day before. Only festival passes are on sale so far; day passes, VIP and camping passes come later. Early Bird passes are sold out.
- Official channels: Ticketmaster.no, Live Nation (livenation.no) and tonsofrock.no/tickets. Tickets are digital and are found under My account on Ticketmaster.no or in the Ticketmaster app.
- The organiser names no resale channel of its own, but says it is fine if the ticket carries another name than yours, as ID at the gate is only used to give you the right wristband for your age. Avoid unofficial marketplaces such as Viagogo and StubHub.
- Tickets are refunded only if the whole festival is cancelled for reasons other than force majeure, not if one or more artists cancel. In 2018 the Oslo District Court ruled on an individual 2017 case where Blink-182 cancelled: that buyer was allowed to rescind the purchase, but the ruling applied to that buyer only.
- The minimum age is 3. Children aged 3 to 9 get free entry when pre-registered via the organiser's accreditation form before the deadline; the 2027 deadline has not been published, and the organiser lists no other child discount. Under-18s get a separate wristband, and the organiser asks for hearing protection for everyone.
- The shuttle bus 91 «Tons of Rock» runs direct from track 19 at Oslo S from 11:00 on all festival days, the easiest option. Alternatively, take tram 13 or 19 to Sportsplassen (about 10 minutes on foot) or metro line 1 or 4 to Brattlikollen (about 20 minutes on foot). A Ruter ticket for zone 1 covers it.
- Take Flytoget or a regional train to Oslo S; Flytoget leaves every 10 minutes and takes 19 minutes, according to Flytoget. From Oslo S, the shuttle bus leaves from track 19, or take tram 19 from Jernbanetorget.
- No. The organiser has no parking for festival visitors. The few spaces near the site go to disabled parking, which is bought by emailing [email protected] while spaces last; it is about 160 metres in a straight line from the ticket booths.
- The festival site is open 12:00-00:00 on all festival days. Bars and food stalls close at 23:30. The ticket booths at the main entrance close at 22:30; after that you can still get in, but you must already have swapped your ticket for a wristband.
- Yes. Festivalcamp Ekeberg, right next to the festival site, has an 18+ age limit. Everyone staying there needs a personal camp ticket, plus one pitch ticket per tent, motorhome, caravan or bus. A tent pitch is 3.5 x 3.5 m. Facilities include toilets, showers, laundry, phone charging and a kiosk. Grills, camping stoves and open fire are not allowed. Camping tickets for 2027 have not been released yet.
- Yes. You may bring your own food and sealed alcohol to Festivalcamp Ekeberg. Food, drink and bottles are not allowed inside the festival area, and alcohol is served at the bars to guests aged 18 and over.
- No. Grills, camping stoves (primus), outdoor kitchens and any other open fire are not allowed at the campsite. Fixed gas installations in caravans and motorhomes may be used for cooking.
- Yes. Motorhome pitches cover vehicles up to 10 metres, and longer vehicles need a bus pitch. Both include one 16 A power socket, and you must bring a 25-metre extension cable. With a caravan, your car can stand next to it but must stay put for the whole stay. The 18+ age limit applies throughout.
- The minimum age is 3. Children aged 3 to 9 get free entry when pre-registered via the organiser's accreditation form before the deadline; the 2027 deadline has not been published, and the organiser lists no other child discount. Under-18s get a separate wristband, and the organiser asks for hearing protection for everyone. Camping is strictly 18+.
- No, prams and pushchairs are not allowed on the festival grounds. The organiser asks for hearing protection for adults and children alike, and recommends a babysitter for the children when the evening comes.
- Yes. The ground is mostly grass without big differences in slope, there are wheelchair ramps at every stage, and The Sun by Scream Stage has accessible toilets, seating and wheelchair charging. A companion with a valid official companion card enters free when registered in advance; for 2027 the form opens 20 January and the deadline is 1 April. Contact [email protected] with questions.
- The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower helps people with invisible disabilities signal that they may need extra support. Tons of Rock works with the programme, and Sunflower products are available at The Sun, where accessibility hosts from Aurora Verksted can help.
- Norway is part of the Schengen Area but not the EU. Citizens of EU/EEA countries, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and many other nations do not need a visa for stays under 90 days. Post-Brexit UK citizens do not need a visa for short stays. Check udi.no for your country’s specific requirements.
- Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), and card payment is widespread. When a card terminal offers to charge you in your home currency, choosing NOK usually avoids an extra conversion fee.
- Festivalcamp Ekeberg (18+, personal camp ticket plus pitch ticket) is right next to the festival. For hotels, central Oslo is a short trip by tram or the shuttle bus from Oslo S. Book early, as festival week is busy.
- Late June has very long days and light nights in Oslo, but the weather can change quickly. Dress in layers and bring a rain jacket, as umbrellas are not allowed on the festival site.
- Swap your digital ticket for a wristband at the ticket booths at the main entrance, which close at 22:30. Under-18s get a separate wristband showing they are minors. ID is checked to confirm that guests are over 18, or 20 in the VIP area; valid ID is the BankID ID card, a passport, a bank card with name, photo and date of birth, a national ID card or a physical driving licence. Digital driving licences are not accepted.
- Ruter app: buy Oslo public transport tickets in the free Ruter app. Tipping is not expected in Norway. Emergency numbers: police 112, ambulance 113, fire 110, and the police non-emergency number is 02800.
- Yes. Volunteers work either three shifts during the build-up or two shifts during the festival, and get a four-day festival pass, a volunteer T-shirt, one meal per shift and a reference. The minimum age for volunteers is 18, and applications go through tonsofrock.no/frivillig.