Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest has revealed its 2026 lineup, set to take over Fred Milne Park in Sooke, BC on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The all-ages, outdoor festival will be held on Vancouver Island with Juno-winning Canadian metal outfit Anciients headlining. The event blends international, national, and regional acts with a strong West Coast presence, along with food trucks, local vendors, and a licensed beer garden, in a scenic coastal setting.
Co-headlining alongside Anciients are Arrow In The Quiver, The Rising Fall, and Squidhammer. Gates open at 11:00 AM, with music starting at noon. Advance tickets are $50, $65 at the gate, with discounted youth pricing and free entry for children 11 and under with an adult. Tickets are available at this location.
Lineup:
Anciients
Arrow In The Quiver
The Rising Fall
Squidhammer
Wolf Venom
Grundles
Dead Rights
Overditch
Neveranother
Conjure Hands
As Ash Fell
Mutual Trauma
Feature Image Photo Credit: Shimon
