Hellfest 2024: everything you need to know about the metal festival

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on June 25th, 2024 at 03:32 p.m.
4 days of festivities dedicated to extreme music! That's what's in store for Hellfest festival-goers from Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024. Are you one of the regulars and planning to visit Clisson this summer? Then the following information may be of interest to you. Site opening times, concert schedules, bands not to be missed, the arrival of the Guardian of Darkness, items forbidden on site and transport to and from the festival... Here's everything you need to know about Hellfest 2024!

A new 17th edition of Hellfest! From Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024, the legendary festival honoring extreme music returns to Clisson for 4 days of concerts as explosive as they are powerful. On the program? A rich program featuring legendary bands such as Metallica, Kerry King, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Machine Head, Megadeth and Saxon. In all, over 170 bands have been announced for this year's event.

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Hellfest returns with four new days of concerts dedicated to extreme music. This year, Hellfest awaits metalheads from Thursday June 27 to Sunday June 30, 2024. The line-up includes Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Megadeth, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, Bruce Dickinson, Kvelertak, as well as Machine Head, Corey Taylor, Mass Hysteria, The Prodigy, Suicidal Tendencies, Rival Sons, Saxon, Tom Morello, Slayer's Kerry King.... Here's the line-up by stage and concert times! [Read more]


So if you're planning to visit the Hellfest site, here's some practical information you might find useful. What time does the concert and merchandising site open? How do I get to the festival by public transport? What items are prohibited? Which bands are not to be missed, and what are the concert times by stage and day? Here's everything you need to know about the 17th edition of Hellfest in Clisson !

HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT?

Car, carpool, shuttle, bus or train... there are plenty of ways to get to the Hellfest site. If you're planning to come by car, you should know that the festival provides two official parking lots free of charge :

  • Parking Hellfest Ouest: (for vehicles coming from Nantes, Angers, Paris...)
    Once parked, access to the festival is via free official shuttles. These shuttles are available day and night. The journey from the festival to the parking lot takes 5 minutes from Wednesday June 26 to Monday July 1.
    Alternatively, there is a secure, signposted pedestrian access from the parking lot to the festival.

  • Parking Hellfest Est: (for vehicles coming from Cholet, Bordeaux, Toulouse, etc...)
    Once parked, access to the festival is on foot only. It takes about 15 minutes.


" Parking outside the official parking zones will not be tolerated, and police will punish offenders on the public highway (fines and removal of the vehicle by the pound) ", Hellfest states on its website, adding that " water and electricity are not available in the parking lot ".

If you prefer the bus, then note that the festival provides a shuttle service accessible from the Clisson train station or from Nantes airport to the festival site.

  • The proposed shuttle routes
    • Clisson train station <-> Festival site
    • Nantes airport <-> Parking Ouest du Festival


Please note that for journeys to and from Gare de Nantes, SNCF trains are the only alternative.

  • Shuttles from Clisson station (no reservation required)
    At Clisson station, shuttles are available without reservation for every train arrival, and drop you off south of the festival entrance traffic circle. At the Hellfest exit, shuttles are available without reservation, for return trips to Clisson station.
    These shuttles to and from Clisson station will run on Wednesday June 26 from 11am to 11pm, and from Thursday June 27 from 6am to Monday July 1 at 12pm.
  • Fares
    • Clisson train station <-> Hellfest: €3 per person per trip (day and night) / no minimum occupancy.
    • Nantes airport <-> Parking Hellfest Ouest: €16.50 per person per trip (day and night) / subject to a minimum occupancy of 5 people per shuttle. Reservations here!


If you're planning to come to the Hellfest site by train from Nantes, and leave by train to Nantes as well, then you should know that the Pays de la Loire Region is introducing night trains from June 26 to July 1. They run in the Clisson - Nantes direction every night. Click here for timetables.

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ITEMS PROHIBITED ON THE SITE

Before reaching the Hellfest site, you'll need to sort out your belongings, as a number of items are forbidden in the concert area, including barbecues, metal cans, bulky bags larger than 10 liters, glass and plastic bottles with corks, camping chairs and inflatable chairs, motorcycle helmets, alcohol, camel bags, umbrellas and parasols, selfie poles and professional cameras (SLR, camcorder). Find the full list on the official website.


THE SCHEDULES

What time can I pick up my wristband? What time does the concert and merchandising site open? When can festival-goers enter Hell City Square? Here are the various times you need to know before heading to the Hellfest site.

  • Parking lot opening times
    • Wednesday June 26: 08h to 0h00
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29 - Sunday June 30: 24H/24H
    • Monday, July 1: 0:00 to 12:00

  • Ticketing & wristband fitting times
    • Wednesday June 26: 4pm to 12am
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29: 9am to 0am
    • Sunday June 30: 9am to 10pm

  • Campsite opening times
    • Wednesday June 26: 4pm to 0am
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29 - Sunday June 30: 24H/24H
    • Monday July 1st: 0h00 to 12h

  • Metal Corner opening hours
    • Wednesday June 26: 4pm to 4am
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29: 08h to 04h
    • Sunday June 30: 08h to 03h
    • Monday July 1st: 08h to 12h

  • Concert site opening hours
    • Wednesday June 26: closed
    • Thursday June 27: 2 pm to 2 am
    • Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29: 10am to 2am
    • Sunday June 30: 10am to 12am
  • Opening hours The Sanctuary
    • Wednesday June 26: closed
    • Thursday June 27: 2pm to 11:30pm
    • Friday, June 28 - Saturday, June 29: 10am to 11:30pm
    • Sunday June 30: 10am to 9:30pm
  • Merch Artistes opening hours
    • Wednesday June 26: closed
    • Thursday June 27: 2 pm to 0 am
    • Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29 - Sunday June 30: 10am to 12am
  • Hellcity Square opening hours
    • Wednesday June 26: 4pm to 2am
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29: 9am to 2am
    • Sunday June 30th: 09h to 0h00

  • Extreme Market opening hours
    • Wednesday June 26: 4pm to 0am
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29 - Sunday June 30: 9am to 0am

  • Fanzone opening hours
    • Wednesday June 26: 4pm to 4am
    • Thursday June 27 - Friday June 28 - Saturday June 29: 10am to 4am
    • Sunday June 30: 10am to 3am


You can also find the site map here!

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CASHLESS

Please note that the creation and use of a Cashless account is essential on the Hellfest site."To consume in the bars, catering areas or at the Merch Officiel and Artiste, you must use (and therefore load) your Hellfest Cashless bracelet before or during the festival", explains the festival. Find out more here.


PROGRAMMING

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NEW IN 2024: THE GUARDIAN OF DARKNESS

A major event at this year's Hellfest! After two years of construction, La Gardienne des T énèbres has just come to life, thanks to the incredible work of La Compagnie La Machine. After taking its first steps in Nantes, the Gardienne des Ténèbres is coming to the Hellfest site this summer. She will be on display at the entrance to the Kingdom of Muscadet every evening from June 27, between 10pm and midnight. This is your chance to see her eight legs and female bust come to life!



And for those who can't make it, don't forget that Arte Concert is once again broadcasting live concerts this year!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From June 27th, 2024 to June 30th, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    Rue du Champ Louet
    44190 Clisson

    Official website
    www.hellfest.fr

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