Live in August at ROCK CASTLE 2026!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026Fantastic musicians and admirers of Tolkien, the metal a capella band VAN CANTO excelled at the MASTERS OF ROCK festival this summer and perfectly excited the entire festival area with their voices! “As if the Czech Republic were the Brazil of Europe”, this was the comparison used by Stefan Schmidt, the band's singer and guitarist in a unique interview from the festival. Take a look and tune in to the positive wave of VAN CANTO, which you will see next year in mid-August, in...

So, the pumpkins are already grinning, skeletons are coming to life, ghosts are stepping out of the shadows, cemeteries are lit up with thousands of lights and graves are covered with flowers…you know what does it mean? Exactly! The end of October, and in addition to all the traditional props of this period, there is the end of the summer festival ticket prices as well! For METALFEST OPEN AIR (5. – 7. 6. 2026, Lochotín Amphitheater, PILSEN), MASTERS OF ROCK (16. – 19. 7. 2026, R. Jelínek distillery, VIZOVICE) and ROCK CASTLE (13. – 15. 8. 2026, castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV). If you are int...

...and cheers to ROCK CASTLE 2026 in August!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026Bay Area thrash metal legend TESTAMENT shines with their new studio album “Para Bellum”! The new album reflects modern chaos through music that is urgent, sharp and unwaveringly human. The band’s latest single “High Noon” with an animated video now tempts you to see where you can see TESTAMENT live! You don't have to look far, it will be in mid-August, in the pleasant surroundings of the castle park in the South Moravian town of MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV, which...

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

Eternal dreamers and members of the cult of self-growth DARK GAMBALLE will arrive in mid-August 2026 at the Castle Park in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV for the 6th edition of the international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE 2026! They will introduce you to their new drummer Mickey and pour a huge dose of their energetic and distinctive music on you.

It is no coincidence that their last two albums were nominated for the Top Three Albums in the Rock category at the prestigious Anděl music awards. They simply can do ...

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

Epic, bombastic symphonic metal in its best form! That is XANDRIA, which has already managed to earn the status of a legend. With its captivating show with a perfectly captivating atmosphere and passion, led by the phenomenal singer Ambre Vourvahis, it will light up the stage in the beautiful castle park in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV in mid-August, at the 6th edition of the international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE!

The beautiful Ambre Vourvahis is a huge vocal sensation, whose astonishing range extends from ...

...of the wolf´s pack POWERWOLF with a new live album!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

POWERWOLF is back and even louder, stronger and more epic than ever! On March 6th, 2026, these German metal titans will release their brand new live album “WILDLIVE”, which captures the magic, energy and theatrical brilliance of their biggest tour yet. “WILDLIVE” was recorded during the breathtaking final concert of their Wolfsnächte Tour 2024 in Munich’s Olympiahalle. It will not be just a live album, it will be a grandiose cinematic expe...

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026German intergalactic power metal force VICTORIUS recently released a new single and video “Dino Race From Outer Space”. This track fulfills everything that fans expect from VICTORIUS: rocket-powered dinosaurs, cosmic conspiracies and an unforgettable catchy melody that will be shouted by every “Dinosaurrior” on the planet and certainly every fan in August 2026, in the castle park in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV, at the ROCK CASTLE 2026 festival!

On top of all that, this single also serves as a promising harbing...

...welcome the American superstar SAVATAGE!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

The international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE 2026 in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV has an announcement for you that will surely make many of you heart to pound faster! After a long, more than twenty-year break, the legendary pioneers of progressive metal SAVATAGE returned to European stages this year, as part of the “Madness Reigns Europe 2025” tour, proving that their legacy burns brighter than ever. Although the band’s founder, Jon Oliva, did not participate due to heal...

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026Bay Area thrash metal icon TESTAMENT returns this fall with their fourteenth studio album “Para Bellum”, out tomorrow! The album is a battle cry as they observe humanity’s uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and humanity’s disconnection grows, on “Para Bellum” TESTAMENT reflects on modern chaos through music that is urgent, sharp and unwaveringly human.

The latest single from legendary TESTAMENT, ‘Shadow People’, is a haunting, groovy track that will have ...

... have released a joint song with SABATON.

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026NOTHING MORE, an American band known for their meticulously crafted and highly energetic shows, will be coming to the small South Moravian town of MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV for the not-so-small international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE in mid-August 2026! This show is definitely one of the most anticipated. Their music is often described as alternative progressive rock with elements of metal and hard-core. Expect hard riffs with a light metal touch in a perfect and ...

Next year, they play  at the ROCK CASTLE 2026 festival!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026The festival season is definitely closed for this year, but FORREST JUMP still sends you a fresh memory of MASTERS OF ROCK 2025 and the wonderful days spent there and also of a dear friend.Check out the newly documented video from “Masters”, where FORREST JUMP performed the new song “Zítřek být nemusí” on the main Ronnie James Dio Stage!

The video clip is very important to the band, the release of the song is accompanied by unple...

...campsites and parking!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – Castle Park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

It´s here! The fantastically relaxed international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE, which will take place in the castle park in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV for the sixth time in mid-August 2026, reveals the first confirmed bands and starts selling the first, limited batch of festival tickets at a super introductory price, valid until the end of October, or until this first issue of tickets sells out!

At the same time, sales of places in campsites and parking lots are also opening! A...

...selling festival tickets this Friday!

ROCK CASTLE 2026 – castle park, MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV – 13. – 15. 8. 2026

Summer and summer festivals are definitely behind us, but the memories of it have not completely faded yet. This Friday, September 26th at 10:00 you will have another great reason to really look forward to and prepare for the next festival summer 2026!

The popular international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE 2026 will reveal its first confirmed bands and start selling festival tickets at a super introductory price, valid until the end of October, or until ...

... we are sending you photos from yesterday's grand finale!

The 5th edition of the international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE is now a thing of the past. However, all the experiences, all the extraordinary moments, memories and feelings remain and you will certainly take them with you to your homes.

Take a look at the last photo gallery of this year's edition from last night, which was dominated by the absolutely famous rock masters URIAH HEEP with their incredibly energetic, perfect show. They managed to cram an incredible 55 years of their successful musical career int...

...of photos that will bring you back experiences from this afternoon!

It's almost over! The legendary rock masters URIAH HEEP are already ruling the stage, and the end of the entire festival will be provided by the epic, emotionally and energetic band EQUILIBRIUM, on whose waves you will then be able to sail home, filled with joy and satisfaction from the fantastically spent festival days in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV.

Enjoy looking at the photos from the colorful afternoon block of bands. First, TROLLFEST entertained you, then SERIOUS BLACK strengthened you with their power-metal an...

...the first photos from today for you. Take a look.

The 5th edition of the ROCK CASTLE festival is untoppably coming to the end, but there are still fantastic concerts ahead of us, which will culminate today with a show by the living rock legend URIAH HEEP and the iconic metal heartthrob Max Cavalera and his rampage with NAILBOMB. The entire festival will be closed today, an hour after midnight, by the German EQUILIBRIUM with their thrilling, powerfully uplifting show.

The fans in the area are having a great time and probably no one will want to go home tonight. Take a look...

... the final day of the festival.

Yesterday was a great ride in the castle park in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV! Sun, metal, friendly, relaxed atmosphere, artists, squeezing the maximum out of themselves for you, clouds of experiences, partying and moments of pleasant relaxation, in short, a festival that is fun!

Today we are going to the final! It will go by quickly, so soak up the energy and have fun and if you are not here and have time off and want to experience something extra great and action-packed, come by. Today, you can expect the British rock legend, smiling and easy-go...

...with a photo report from yesterday's pirate-death-metal evening! 

Check out the photos and welcome to the castle park, for the third time and last time this year!

Yesterday's finale of the middle festival day in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV brought a famous concert farewell to metal icons RUNNING WILD, who jumped into their "The Best Of Show" with such commitment and at such a pace that they truly lived up to their name! They played one hit after another and without comment, poured out their energy on you. It was a blast and on the metal waves that their last pirate expedition c...

...from this afternoon and evening for you.

The grand pirate finale of the second day of the 5th edition of the international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV is here! The legendary RUNNING WILD are already writing the last chapter of their metal memories and you, friends, are there and are helping them with it perfectly! Enjoy the concert to the max.

The mood and atmosphere in the festival area really escalated into amazing moments today and the experiences that are born here will remain in your minds for a long time. The fantastic APRIL ART, the hard-core hu...

And if you're still hesitating whether to come, don't hesitate, today's finale with the band RUNNUNG WILD is definitely worth a visit!

The ROCK CASTLE festival is once again fully living up to its reputation as one of the most enjoyable summer festivals. MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV is experiencing another beautiful summer day full of sun, sensational music, great fun, relaxation and well-being!We're sending you today's first photo report from the diverse range of bands that have already delivered their metal messages to fans in the castle park! SOLAR SYSTEM, FREE FALL, CURSE OF CAIN, BLOODDO...

...in MORAVSKÝ KRUMLOV!

The festival continues today in the beautiful „Krumlov“ castle park with another strong dose of fantastic rock-metal bands. Today's highlight will be the performance of the legendary metal pirates RUNNUNG WILD, for whom today it will be the very last international show of their long career!

Their final show will take place next summer at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany!

So today is your very last chance to see and hear this metal icon live in CZ! You shouldn't miss it!

Festival and one-day tickets are on sale all day, u...

...for the next 5 years!

Yesterday, the mayor of Moravský Krumlov, Tomáš Třetina, signed a contract with the director of Pragokoncert, Jirka Daron, for another 5 years. The signing of the contract was combined with a pleasant tour of Alfons Mucha's Slav Epic, which was also contractually confirmed this week that it will remain at the castle for another 5 years. The patron of the signing of the contract was also Peter Baltes (U.D.O., Dirkschneider, Accept), who thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Mucha's Canvases.

Thus, two cultural gems will remain in Moravský Krumlov for the nex...

... for morning coffee is here! Take a look!

Good morning from "Krumlov"! We have the second day of the ROCK CASTLE 2025 festival here and the castle park is already alive again. We are sending you a short photo report from yesterday's grand finale, which was taken care of by the inimitable Udo Dirkschneider with his band DIRKSCHNEIDER and the Swedish metal warriors and warrior lady Ylva from BROTHERS OF METAL.BROTHERS OF METAL.

Udo ran onto the stage “Fast As A Shark”, and you knew this was going to be something like “Living For Tonight”! And then it all happened in quick ...

Check out the evening photo report.

The opening day of the 5th edition of the international rock-metal festival ROCK CASTLE is slowly approaching its finale! There is a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the castle park and the fun is escalating.

The charming singer CHARLOTTE WESSELS appeared on stage with her band of young talented artists and won the hearts of almost everyone present with her very original music. The Swedish doom-metal band AVATARIUM then calmed down the agitated fans a bit and with their pensive show at a slower pace, they provided the perfect space for r...