Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver 2026
Single-day tickets are now available for the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver, hailed as the world’s loudest and most extreme craft beer festival. This electrifying event will take place on December 4-5, 2026, at the iconic Fillmore Auditorium.
Headliners and Performers
This year’s lineup promises to be unforgettable, with Southern doom supergroup Down making their first Denver appearance in over a decade to headline Saturday night (December 5). Meanwhile, crossover thrash metal legends Suicidal Tendencies will deliver their first headline performance in Denver in over eight years on Friday night (December 4).
Additional Artists
The festival’s already impressive roster is further enhanced by:
- Pig Destroyer – Performing a special 25th anniversary set of Prowler in the Yard
- Kylesa – The progressive psych sludge institution reunites for this event
- Cro-Mags – Celebrating a special 40th anniversary performance of The Age of Quarrel
- Wayfarer – Denver’s own Americana gunslingers
- Black Breath – Freshly resurrected death/thrash/crust killers
- Intronaut – Performing for the first time in over four years
- Haggus – Masked mincecore marauders
- In the Company of Serpents – Denver doom lords
Craft Beer Experience
But the festival isn’t just about the music; it also features an incredible selection of craft breweries. America’s most metal breweries and meaderies will gather in Denver, the beer capital of the U.S., to provide essential brews alongside the heavy sounds.
Featured Breweries
Presented by American craft beer leader 3 Floyds Brewing (IN), the festival will showcase:
- WarPigs Brewing (IN)
- XUL Beer Company (TN)
- Brimming Horn Meadery (DE)
- Bear Cult Brewing Co. (DE)
- Odell Brewing Co. (CO)
- Zymos Brewing (CO)
- Mythk Brewing (FL)
- Surly Brewing Co. (MN)
- Left Hand Brewing (CO)
- Ratio Beerworks (CO)
Ticket Information
All ticket options for the Metal & Beer Fest: Denver 2026 are now on sale, including limited three-day passes that also grant access to the official Metal & Beer PRE-Fest at Ratio Beerworks on December 3. This pre-fest event will feature performances by:
- Clusterfux
- Axeslasher
- Victim of Fire
Daily Lineups
Here’s the schedule for each day of the festival:
December 3 (Pre-fest at Ratio Beerworks)
Clusterfux, Axeslasher, Victim of Fire
December 4 (at Fillmore Auditorium)
Suicidal Tendencies, Pig Destroyer (special Prowler in the Yard set), Cro-Mags (special The Age of Quarrel set), Black Breath, Haggus
December 5 (at Fillmore Auditorium)
Down, Kylesa, Wayfarer, Intronaut, In the Company of Serpents
Ticket Options
“Just Metal” Ticket (21+)
This ticket grants admission to the day’s event but does not include beer sampling.
“Metal & Beer” Ticket (21+)
This ticket includes admission to the event along with unlimited sampling from a diverse lineup of participating breweries. A sampling cup will be provided, but note that some high-ABV pours may require additional tickets.
Conclusion
The Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Denver is shaping up to be an unmissable event for metal enthusiasts and craft beer lovers alike. With a stellar lineup of bands and a plethora of breweries, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with heavy music and exceptional brews.
FAQs
When does the festival take place?
The festival will be held on December 4-5, 2026, with a pre-fest event on December 3.
Where is the festival located?
The festival will take place at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver.
How can I purchase tickets?
All ticket options, including single-day tickets and three-day passes, are available for purchase now.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes, the event is 21+ only.
What breweries will be present at the festival?
Many renowned breweries will be featured, including 3 Floyds Brewing, WarPigs Brewing, and Odell Brewing Co., among others.
