Portsmouth’s premier rock & metal festival returns to Guildhall with powerhouse headliners and heavy-hitting support acts.
Starts:
3rd April 2026
Ends:
4th April 2026
Location:
Portsmouth Guildhall
Featuring:
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons • PRESIDENT • Mouth Culture • South of Salem • Asomvel • Lastelle &bul
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Takedown Festival 2026 returns to Portsmouth Guildhall on 3–4 April, bringing two nights of rock, metal, and hard-hitting performances to the south coast. The opening night will be led by Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons as they pay homage to his legacy with a Motörhead tribute set, an emotional and powerful take honoring one of metal’s most beloved icons. On Saturday, the pedal is handed over to PRESIDENT, one of the most talked-about emergent forces in UK heavy music, taking their first-ever headline festival slot in a bold, high-stakes performance. Across both nights, expect a full lineup of support acts spanning rock, metalcore, alternative, and more (full lineup still TBA).
Disabled Facilities:
Essential companion tickets, Raised viewing platforms, Accessible toilets
