This year’s editon of the New Jersey Hellfest has been moved once again. The event will now take place at the Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on July 3-5.
The following statement was issued:
“HELLFEST 2026 will now be held at The Performing Arts Center in Carteret, New Jersey.
The planning process for this installment of Hellfest has been in effect for upwards of 18 months. Over the last several weeks, it has become increasingly clear that Hellfest would not be able to move forward in either of our previously announced venues. Despite months of working through the necessary planning and permitting processes, we ultimately have reached a point where circumstances outside of our control have made it apparent that operating this festival could not proceed as intended.
Simply put, we were left with two choices: relocate or cancel. Cancellation was never an option we were willing to accept, so we once again began searching for a solution that would allow us to move forward.
Thankfully, we believe we have found exactly that at The Performing Arts Center in Carteret.
Not only will Hellfest once again be held indoors, but the new venue offers several significant improvements for everyone including air conditioning, a parking garage across the street, easier access to public transportation, and a more convenient location for those traveling through Newark Airport.
The venue has also agreed to allow re-entry and there will be no barricade. If you’re looking for a break from the action, the downstairs bar and restaurant areas will be hosting FIFA watch parties during the weekend completely free. There will also be plenty of food options including vegetarian and vegan located on the premises, as well as water fountains around the venue.
Most importantly, Hellfest 2026 is happening. We appreciate everyone’s patience and support through these challenges, and we look forward to seeing all of you in Carteret on Friday, July 3rd.
If you have any questions about the Carteret Performing Arts Center you can visit CarteretPAC.com or call their box office at (877) 849-2722 and someone can answer your questions Monday – Friday (9:30 AM – 4 PM)”
Here’s the lineup:
July 3:
Suicide Silence
Bayway
Disembodied
Bleeding Through (“This Is Love, This Is Murderous” set)
Earth Crisis
Turmoil
Record
For The Fallen Dreams (“Changes” set)
Sanction
Nehmiah
Orthodox
Jerome
Wings Of Scarlet
Holder
Too Pure To Die
Advent
The Distance
Dream Fatigue
XL Bully
The Shape
Antedont
Fallen God
Speechlessatgunpoint
July 4:
Hatebreed (“Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire” & “Under The Knife” set)
Vision Of Disorder
Terror
First Blood (“Killifornia” set)
Twitching Tongues
Devourment
Balmora
Big Boy
Harvest
Snuffed On Sight
FInal Resting Place
Years Spent COld
Crush Your Soul
Outta Pocket
Volcano
Hold My Own
Killing Me Softly
Asham
Bloodshed
Negative Force
Rosasharin
Face Yourself
Guilt
Wielded Steel
Catalyst
July 5:
Glassjaw
Elysia
Haywire
xWeaponx
100 Demons
Shattered Realm
Koyo
I Promised The World
Fatal Realm
Old Wounds
Inclination
Laid To Rest
Gates The Hell
In Loving Memory…
OLTH
Point Of Contact
Impunity
Xseraphx
Living Weapons
Awaiting Eschiel
Away With Words
Neolithic
Discontent
Sin Against Sin
Metal Anarchy 
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