ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL 2026
INFO, TICKETS &
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TICKETS:
TICKETS:
4-day festival pass NOK 4350
4-day festival pass NOK 4350
Thursday NOK 1195, Friday NOK 1195, Saturday NOK 1195, Sunday NOK 1195.
Thursday NOK 1195, Friday NOK 1195, Saturday NOK 1195, Sunday NOK 1195.
Inferno Music Conference NOK 800.
Inferno Music Conference NOK 800.
Black Metal Bus Sightseeing NOK 999. In the Footsteps of Edward Munch NOK 404, 524 and NOK 584.
Black Metal Bus Sightseeing NOK 999. In the Footsteps of Edward Munch NOK 404, 524 and NOK 584.
Inferno Hiking Tour. Winter View over Oslofjord € 99
Inferno Hiking Tour. Winter View over Oslofjord € 99
Age limit: 18 years.
Bring your ID to avoid disappointment. Ticket fee included. tickets.infernofestival.net
Age limit: 18 years. Bring your ID to avoid disappointment. Ticket fee included. tickets.infernofestival.net
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
TICKET EXCHANGE:
TICKET EXCHANGE:
Wednesday 1. April:
14 :00 – 21:00: You can exchange your 4 day festival ticket into wristbands at The Hub.
Wednesday 1. April: 14 :00 – 21:00: You can exchange your 4 day festival ticket into wristbands at The Hub.
Thursday 2. April:
Thursday 2. April:
10.00 – 16.00: You can exchange 4-day passes or Thursday tickets into wristbands at The Hub. 15:00 – 24:00: You can exchange 4-day passes or Thursday tickets into wristbands at the Anno
10.00 – 16.00: You can exchange 4-day passes or Thursday tickets into wristbands at The Hub. 15:00 – 24:00: You can exchange 4-day passes or Thursday tickets into wristbands at the Anno
entrance of the venue from Torggata (opposite side of the building compared to the main entrance).
entrance of the venue from Torggata (opposite side of the building compared to the main entrance).
Friday 3. April to Sunday 5. April:
15:30 – 24:00: You can exchange 4-day passes or that respective days single day ticket into wristbands at the Anno entrance of the venue from Torggata (opposite side of the building compared to the main entrance).
Friday 3. April to Sunday 5. April: 15:30 – 24:00: You can exchange 4-day passes or that respective days single day ticket into wristbands at the Anno entrance of the venue from Torggata (opposite side of the building compared to the main entrance).
Single day tickets can only be exchanged into wristbands on the day the single day ticket is valid. These are the only times and places you'll be able to exchange your tickets into wristbands
Single day tickets can only be exchanged into wristbands on the day the single day ticket is valid. These are the only times and places you'll be able to exchange your tickets into wristbands
ACCREDITATION:
ACCREDITATION:
Thursday 2. April to Sunday 5. April: 15:30 – 22:30: People can pick-up their accreditation in Badstuegata (the street on the left side of the Rockefeller entrance. Same building as Rockefeller).
Thursday 2. April to Sunday 5. April: 15:30 – 22:30: People can pick-up their accreditation in Badstuegata (the street on the left side of the Rockefeller entrance. Same building as Rockefeller).
INFERNO FESTIVAL BAG:
INFERNO FESTIVAL BAG:
You will get your goodie bag together with your wristband.
You will get your goodie bag together with your wristband.
PLEASE NOTE! Gigs at Goldie has been moved to Crow Bar, Torggata 32.
PLEASE NOTE! Gigs at Goldie has been moved to Crow Bar, Torggata 32.
INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL 2026!
IMETAL FESTIVAL 2026!
t has now been twenty-five years since Inferno held its first festival edition. Back then, it was a two-day festival made up mainly of Norwegian bands. The format was new in Norway, and still fairly new around the world. Not the idea of an indoor festival itself, but what made it unique was its focus on extreme metal and the way we made full use of Rockefeller’s facilities, with two stages across two floors.
Over the years, the festival has grown and now spans four days, in addition to a conference that began in 2006. But despite everything that has happened over the years, we have always felt that we have stayed true to our roots. A great deal has happened during the twenty-five years we have existed – not least that we lost our festival founder, Jan-Martin Jensen, last year (we miss you, Jan-Martin) – but we have stayed true to ourselves. Inferno is the festival we want to create, and it is our unique atmosphere that we want to preserve. It is a festival where you see the same people year after year. Our audience means everything to us, and we truly value your support. We look forward to seeing all of you again. Once again, we promise to create the world’s best extreme metal festival, right in the heart of Norwegian black metal. See you at Inferno!
Cheers, Runar Pettersen
INFERNO BOOKLET 2026
Editor: Runar Pettersen
Inferno logos, design and layout: Asgeir Mickelson, azgr@online.no
Inferno logo illustration: Nick Morte
Publisher: Inferno Metal Festival AS, www.infernofestival.net
A Tribute to Darkthrone: A Night of Unholy Black Metal – The Second Coming
On Easter Eve 1996, history was made in Oslo. Under the heading "A Night of Unholy Black Metal", the originators of the genre – Darkthrone – played their last concert ever. Although they only performed four songs that night, the performance has become the stuff of legends, not least because the band has since stayed away from the stage. Now, 30 years later, almost to the date, it's time to relive that experience. The four songs from the original concert will make up the backbone of an evening where some of Norway's finest black metal musicians pay tribute to the masters themselves. Wednesday 1. April at Parkteatret. Doors opens at 19.00. SOLD OUT!
IMC PARTY AT SALT
To kick off the 20th Anniversary of Inferno Music conference, we will, as usual, have our exclusive Delegate Mingle at SALT art & music, from 17:00 – 19:00. Following the mingle, we will put the spotlight on some of our incredible staff working behind the scenes, making magic happen for the Conference and Festival.
19:00 – 19:25 Strangerous
19:45 – 20:10 AnalKanal
20:30 – 20:55 Anchors
21:15 – 21:40 Pastelljudas
SATURDAY 4. APRIL
SATURDAY 4. APRIL
Rockefeller
Rockefeller
16:30 DARVAZA
18:00 WHOREDOM RIFE
16:30 DARVAZA 18:00 WHOREDOM RIFE
19:30 SAMAEL 21:15 KANONENFIEBER 23:30 ENSLAVED
ENSLAVED
John Dee 17:15 ANGELL 18:45 HIEROPHANT 20:30 BIZARREKULT 22:30 SADISTIC INTENT CROW BAR
John Dee 17:15 ABHORRATION 18:45 PERCHTA 20:30 NITE 22:30 FIRESPAWN CROW BAR 14:30 SPEEDSLUT 15:30 ROT AWAY 22:40 MALUM VATERLAND 14:00 SUBNOIR 15:00 MORTAL FEAR KNIVEN 14:00 GLOOMBOUND 15:15 RAUMER BREWGATA 15:00 BLODKNOKE
INFERNO ART EXHIBITIONS INFERNO ART EXHIBITIONS
We are proud to present the artists featured in the 2026 edition of the Inferno Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibition showcases works in a range of mediums, including micro photography, charcoal drawing, classical painting, floral painting, contemporary art, prints, ink painting, and nature photography.
Opening days: Thursday 2. – Sunday 5. April.
Artists at The Hub: Sara Iuso, Ina J. Lynvær, Chrigu Blum, Mathis Backe, Nick Morte, Kim Holm, and Christian Voss.
The Hub. Opening hours: 11:00 – 16:00. Open to everyone, including visitors without an Inferno wristband.
Artists at Rockefeller: David Thiérrée and Kim Holm. Kim Holm will exhibit concert artworks at Rockefeller, while his main exhibition will be shown at The Hub.
Rockefeller. Opening hours: 16:00 – 01:00. Access with wristband only.
We are pleased to share these works with you at both The Hub and Rockefeller. See you there.
– Kirsti Rosseland and the Inferno Art Team
WWe welcome you to another year with music bingo hosted by the metal drag duo of Norway: Dragonic! This duo consists of drag king Erik Sjon and drag queen Fay Goth, who have hosted music bingos at Inferno since 2023.
hat is Music Bingo, you ask? It's like the love child a music quiz and bingo where the hosts play a song, you find it in the list, and cross that number off your ticket until you have 5 in a row!
INFERNO METAL AUCTION INFERNO METAL AUCTION DRAG MUSIC BINGO! DRAG MUSIC BINGO!
True to tradition, the Inferno metal auction will also this year be held in the Lobby Bar at Clarion Hotel The Hub. The auction’s host is, as usual, Tore Bratseth (from bands such as Old Funeral, Bömbers and The Batallion). Expect lots of rare records, posters, signed items
We will play a good mix of songs from bands playing at the festival and other classics, all rock and metal. And don't worry, the hosts are very kind with giving out hints to which song is playing, so you don't have to be an expert to join the fun.
Come with your friends or come alone and chat with whoever is at your table and enjoy good music with some killer prizes!
Friday 3. April 14:00 – 15:30 The Hub Bar. Free for all.
and unusual metal memorabilia going under the hammer. The objects are often described quite humorously, so expect some cunning grins. Come down for a good laugh, a good bargain and some truly rare finds from the golden era of extreme metal. If you are a lucky winner of any of the objects, payment can be made in cash or via PayPal to the auctioneer. The auction is free for everybody to attend.
Saturday 4. April, The Hub Bar at 13:00.
INFERNO DJ TEAM HOTEL CLARION THE HUB
THURSDAY 2. APRIL
12:00 – 16:00 Anna (AnnaConda Booking)
23:00 – 03:00 Roy Kristensen (Scream Magazine)
FRIDAY 3. APRIL
12:00 – 16:00 Thomas Bolverk w/Heiða (Under the Oak, :BOLVERK:, Welcome to Hell, ex-Ragnarok)
SOME OF NORWAY’S FINEST METAL MUSICIANS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ARE GATHERING AROUND THE DJ BOOTH TO KEEP THE INFERNO AUDIENCE IMMERSED IN GREAT MUSIC AT ALL TIMES. THIS AWESOME CREW WILL MAKE SURE THE INFERNO ATMOSPHERE IS AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST.
LEILIGHETEN AT ROCKEFELLER
THURSDAY 2. APRIL
17:00 – 21:00 Sagstad (Trollfest, Jordsjuk)
21:00 – 01:00 Stian 'Iscariah' Smørholm (Edged Circle Productions)
FRIDAY 3. APRIL
17:00 – 21:00 Yngve 'Bolt' Christiansen (ex-Blood Red Throne, Grimfist)
21:00 – 01:00 Damage (Dimmu Borgir, Chrome Division, World Of Damage)
21:00 – 01:00 Sindri (Border, Endrborinn, Dog Almighty)
Photo: Miriam Ritler Photo: Vesa
SIGNING SESSIONS
Bring your items and meet the artists at Rockefeller. The signing sessions will take place in the first room on the left as you enter the venue – the Annex. You can’t miss it!
THURSDAY 2. APRIL
17:00 Cult of Luna
18:00 1914
19:00 Svarttjern
21:15 Incantation
23:00 Tormentor
FRIDAY 3. APRIL
17:45 Funeral
19:30 Múr
20:30 Groza
21:00 Der Weg einer Freiheit
22:30 Morax
SATURDAY 4. APRIL
17:45 Samael 20:30 Enslaved
SUNDAY 5. APRIL
18:00 Old Man’s Child 18:30 Mork 19:00 Auðn
Subject to change. Please check www.infernofestival.net for latest updates.
INFERNO TATTOO FAIR INFERNO TATTOO FAIR
At Inferno Metal Festival, the energy doesn’t stop at the stage – every year we invite a bunch of great tattoo artists to Rockefeller, filling the venue with their dark craft. Make sure the experience really settles under your skin and check out the tattoo artists before the festival. Follow us on IG to see updates from our art & tattoo account: @infernoartandtattoos.
Alex Impaler (Sweden)
IG: impaler_ink
Anabelle (Argentina)
IG: anabelle.ink
Anders Grucz (Denmark)
IG: anders_grucz_tattoo
Anubis Lok (China)
IG: anubisloktattoo
Blekknroll & Manolord (Norway)
IG: blekknroll
IG: manolord_dark_arts
Fabio Branco (Portugal/France)
IG: fabio_branco_tatuage
Fleur de Guillotine (France)
IG: fleur.de.guillotine
Ida Morbida (Sweden)
IG: idamorbida_tattoo
Jannicke Wiese-Hansen (Norway)
IG: jannickewiesehansen
Marthe DeMons (Norway)
IG: de.mons_blackink
Rafel Delalande (Belgium)
IG: rafeldelalande
Photo: Johannes Andersen
OSLO GUIDE OSLO GUIDE
DRUM CLINIC WITH CHARLIE KORYN DRUM CLINIC WITH CHARLIE KORYN
Charlie Koryn is a drummer and producer from the United States, known for his expressive and highly dynamic approach to extreme music. His playing blends raw intensity with musicality and feel, drawing on the early traditions and evolving language of the drum kit, where dynamics, phrasing, and musical interaction were central.
As a touring session drummer and recording engineer, Charlie has performed with legendary bands such as Morbid Angel and Incantation, and has contributed to recordings and live performances with contemporary acts including Ascended Dead, Hulder, Worm, and Funebrarum. His recent work includes performances on new releases such as the latest Worm material featuring Marty Friedman, reflecting the continued evolution of extreme music across generations.
Rather than a traditional drum clinic, this session is intended as a broader musical experience, relevant to musicians of any instrument as well as listeners interested in the creative journey. The clinic explores dimensional playing in extreme music, with a focus on feel, dynamics, and the human element of performance and recording. Charlie will share perspectives from life on the road and in the studio, along with live drum performances drawn from his recordings and personal discography, including material rarely performed live. This will be an interactive clinic with an open Q&A.
Saturday, 4. April 2026, 11:30, NOK 350 Clarion Hotel The Hub.
PRESENTED BY: PRESENTED BY:
ESP GUITAR CLINIC FEATURING MAYHEM
EGUITAR CLINIC FEATURING MAYHEM
SP and Inferno Music Conference present a guitar clinic and Q&A with Teloch and Ghul of the legendary band Mayhem.
Attendees will learn black metal-specific guitar techniques and receive tips and advice for aspiring musicians. The event
will also feature a live guitar performance of selected Mayhem songs.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from the masters of black metal.
Saturday, 4. April 2026, 14:00, NOK 400 Clarion Hotel The Hub.
FRIDAY 3, SATURDAY 4. AND SUNDAY 5. APRIL 2026
Explore Edvard Munch’s Oslo through three guided tours. Friday’s tour visits Ekeberg and the Munch Museum, Saturday includes Ekely and the Munch Museum, while Sunday follows central Oslo landmarks connected to Munch and ends at the National
Museum. All tours start at The Hub at 11.00 and are limited to 8 participants. Pre-booking via Ticketmaster. For more information: silvia@uniquetours.no / +47 45 60 37 56.
We are happy to cooperate with the great people at radiOrakel again for Inferno 2026
RadiOrakel is the world’s oldest feminist women’s radio, and has since 1982 produced experimental journalism, innovative comedy and investigative radio; all with a queer angle that has made the broadcasts a unique radio experience. The music profile covers most of what is tough and cool – from the strangest punk voices to hard-hitting country!
Tune in to radiOrakel at FM 99.3 or at their own website at radiorakel.no
Photo: Munchmuseet
NESTEN 100 ÅR I
MUSIKKENS TJENESTE
TONO-lisensen gjør at konsertarrangører, TV- og radiokanaler, strømmetjenester, butikker m.m. kan skape verdifulle musikkopplevelser, og samtidig vite at de som skriver musikken og tekstene får betalt.
I 2024 utbetalte vi 375 millioner kroner til norske låtskrivere, komponister, tekstforfattere og musikkforlag.
Vi delte ut 15 millioner kroner i stipender.
Våre sponsorater bidro til gjennomføringen av by:Larm, Vill Vill Vest, Spellemann, en rekke låtskrivercamper og andre arenaer over hele landet der musikk skapes, spilles, lever og vokser. I år er vi med som stolt sponsor av Inferno.
Musikk er verdifullt og må tas vare på. Det har vi gjort med stolthet siden 1928.
TONO – verdi for alle som skaper og bruker musikk.
WINTER VIEW OF THE OSLOFJORD
Experience Oslo’s winter wonderland on a guided hike high above the fjord, with spikes for safe walking in the snow. We meet at Clarion The Hub and take the Frognerseteren metro line up into the forest, enjoying the unfolding views of the city and Oslofjord. From Frognerseteren station we follow quiet winter trails past frozen ponds and up to the cosy Norwegian cabin Fuglemyrhytta, where your guide explains the role of such cabins in Norwegian outdoor life. The hike continues through snow-laden forest to the highlight of
Did you know that one of Norway’s best ski resorts is just a short metro
the trip: the summit of Vettakollen, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord. Here we take a break, enjoy the crisp winter air and a true moment of Norwegian “hygge” before heading back down to the metro and returning to Clarion The Hub.
2. – 5. April. €99.00. www.wheninnorway.no
ride away from the Inferno Festival hotel? For the 2026 edition of Inferno, we’ve secured some fantastic discounted prices on the slopes for all Inferno ticket holders.
Skimore Oslo Tryvann features 11 lifts, 18 runs, a drop height of 381 metres, a Big Air area with a superpipe, three terrain parks, and a 13-foot halfpipe. The ski and snowboard facility has something for everyone: easy trails in the beginner area, a separate slopestyle line, and wide trails that are perfect for carving.
Inferno Prices (Show your wristband in the shop)
• Skipass: NOK 450.
• Rental of skis/snowboard/shoes/sticks/helmet: NOK 420.
• Cross-country skis/shoes/sticks: NOK 280 (free to use the cross-country slopes).
• Trousers/jackets: 100 NOK per item or 175 NOK for both.
– tickets and more information at www.SKIMORE.no –
Join us on a tour of the places that marked the beginning of the legend of Norwegian black metal with Anders Odden as your guide. The myths surrounding the early history of Norwegian black metal are numerous. Countless documentaries, films, and books have tried to uncover what happened in Norway in the early ‘90s. Visiting the locations where these events took place, guided by someone who was there, makes this a truly personal journey.
Through his record store, Helvete, and his band, Mayhem, Øystein Aarseth – better known as Euronymous – became a central figure in the scene. He inspired and promoted early Norwegian metal bands such as Emperor, Darkthrone, Immortal, Burzum, and others. On August 10, 1993, after a year of turmoil in the underground scene of Oslo and Bergen, Euronymous was killed in his apartment by Varg Vikernes, also known as “Greven”, the notorious leader of Burzum.
This event marked both the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The once so obscure black metal scene quickly became infamous, grabbing tabloid headlines in Norway and the rest of the world.
This excursion will feature exclusive anecdotes and personal memories from someone who experienced those formative years firsthand, Anders Odden (Cadaver, Order etc.).
Anders Odden formed his first black metal band, Slaught, in 1986 after attending a Mayhem rehearsal at the age of 14. A pioneer in the underground scene, he was involved in tape trading, organizing concerts, and crafting his own brand of extreme metal. In 1988, he formed Cadaver, releasing the first Norwegian death metal album on Necrosis Records in 1990. Cadaver shared the stage with bands like Darkthrone, Mayhem, and Old Funeral – groups that would later shape the early Norwegian black metal scene. He later toured the world as a black metal musician with bands like Celtic Frost and others.
BLACK METAL BUS SIGHTSEEING
– A FIELD TRIP THROUGH NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL
11:30 Meet up with ticket in the lobby, The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
12:00 Departure from The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
12:30 Langhus Station, (The Infamous photo op)
13:15 Ski Cemetery, (Euronymous grave)
13:45 Neseblod Records, aka “Helvete” (1991-1993)
15:00 Holmenkollen Chapel (Burned down in 1992, re-built in 1996)
16:00 Return to The Hub, Inferno Festival Hotel
Thursday 2. and Friday 3. April. Ticket price NOK 999.
CAREER TALK: SHANE EMBURY (NAPALM DEATH) CAREER TALK: SHANE EMBURY (NAPALM DEATH)
In this talk, Shane opens up about his life, addiction, sobriety, relapse, life on the road, his musical history, his book, and everything in between. Join him for a oneon-one conversation with his Brujeria bandmate and Orange Is the New Black star Jessica Pimentel as they dig into his remarkable career.
Driven by a relentless urge to create new and mind-blowing sounds, Shane Embury is one of the metal underground’s most prolific and versatile figures. Best known as the bassist of Napalm Death since 1987, he has also spent decades exploring countless musical paths beyond the band. As Napalm Death’s longest-serving member and most
prolific songwriter, he has helped shape the band’s legacy as one of heavy music’s most inventive and respected names.
Beyond Napalm Death, Shane has built an extraordinary body of work through projects such as Blood From The Soul, Lock Up, Venomous Concept, Absolute Power, Tronos, Born To Murder The World, and Dark Sky Burial. Along the way, he has collaborated with a wide range of acclaimed musicians across metal and beyond, always driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for pushing music into new territory.
Thursday, 2. April 2026, 13:00 Clarion Hotel The Hub, Oslo, Room 2
MUNNVOLD INFERNO 2026 MUNNVOLD INFERNO 2026
Munnvold Inferno is the bastard who never stops growling. He is now three years old, and the age of defiance is upon us. He has always smoked, in the form of grilled peppers. For the occasion, this year’s celebratory edition features three different chillies: Guajillo, Habanero, and Trinidad Moruga Scorpion. An unholy triangle of fermented flames, one might say.
Munnvold Inferno delivers a solid kick, has a hint of smokiness, and goes well with just about anything. Try it on your kebab or burger on the way home, or on your eggs the next day. And if you cannot find the festival spirit, make yourself a Bloody Mary with Munnvold Inferno and thrash your hotel room. Down at Rockefeller, we have chips and more sauces – read all about them at Munnvold.no.
Photo: Kristianne Marøy
The Inferno Music Conference, held as part of Inferno Metal Festival, brings together metal music professionals and media from all over the world. Since its launch in 2006, it has grown from a small and informal meeting place into the largest metal music conference in the world. In 2025, we welcomed nearly 300 delegates from 36 countries. Join us for panels, Q&As, instrument clinics, unique networking opportunities, a cruise, a fashion show, an auction, and much more.
Wednesday, 1. April
17:00 – 19:00 Delegate mingle at SALT.
19:00 – 22:00 Exclusive concert with Anchors, Pastelljudas, Anal Kanal, and Strangerous at SALT.
23:00 – 02:00 After-party featuring Johan Söderberg (Amon Amarth) as DJ BADASSGAARD at Crow Bar.
Thursday, 2. April
Room 1
11:00 – 11:45 Showcase Festivals: Are They Worth It?
12:00 – 12:45 The Rise of the Independent Label: Stronger Than Ever.
13:00 – 13:45 Touring the Americas: Peace Sells, But Who’s Buying?
12:00 – 12:45 Beyond Aesthetics: What ‘True’ Metal Really Means Under Repression in Iran.
13:00 – 13:45 Career Talk: Shane Embury (Napalm Death).
14:00 – 14:45 Selling a Product, Not a Passion: AI as a Disruptor in Music and Art.
15:00 – 15:45 ‘Til Death: The Witch and The Wizard.
Friday, 3. April
Room 1
11:00 – 11:45 #cancelled.
12:00 – 12:45 Hammer of the Gods.
13:00 – 13:45 Festival Presentations by Andkristni, Bosphorus, Ankea, Tolminator, and Orgivm Satanicvm.
14:00 – 14:45 Head B*tch in Charge Vol. 2.
15:00 – 15:45 The Paradigm Shift.
Room 2
10:30 – 10:50 Metalheads Against Bullying Presentation.
11:00 – 11:45 Jaime Gomez: Producer Nightmares and Other Tales From the Studio.
12:00 – 12:45 It’s Not Me, It’s You: Managing Conflict On and Off the Road.
13:00 – 13:45 Out of Place: Making Space(s) for Music.
14:00 – 14:45 Viral Marketing: The Great Deception.
15:00 – 15:45 Ukrainian Metal – From Underground Shelters to Global Stages.
Saturday, 4. April
11:30 – 12:45 Drum Clinic featuring Charlie Koryn.
14:00 – 15:15 ESP Guitar Clinic featuring Mayhem.
15:00 – 16:15 Metal Fashion Show at Crow Bar.
Sunday, 5. April.
12:30 – 15:00 Not Quite a Yacht, Rock Cruise of the Oslo Fjord.
– Complete program and time schedule at www.infernomusicconference.com –Times are subject to change. Please check the schedule at infernomusicconference.com on the day for confirmation.
Welcome to Inferno Film 2026! This year, we present a carefully curated selection of films connected to rock and metal culture. Take a break from the action at Inferno and relax in the darkness of the cinema at Vega Scene. The programme also features special guests and Q&A sessions with the filmmakers.
Becoming Led Zeppelin (2025)
BKraken (2026)
ecoming Led Zeppelin tells the story of how Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, and Robert Plant came together and rose from the British music scene of the 1960s to become the world’s biggest band by 1970. The film follows their early lives in post-war Britain, their meeting in the summer of 1968, and the rapid rise of Led Zeppelin through rare concert footage and archival material. Directed by Bernard MacMahon and developed in close collaboration with the band, the film focuses on Led Zeppelin’s musical beginnings and features previously unseen footage from the group’s early British and American performances, as well as material from their personal archives. Vega Scene, Wednesday 1. April, 18:30
Marine biologist Johanne is sent to Norway’s deepest fjord to investigate unusual behaviour in wild salmon and the possible effects of sonic lice treatment at a local fish farm. Johanne gradually discovers that the sonic technology has awakened the mythical Kraken, an ancient multi-armed creature from the depths, ready to crush and devour anything that moves or dares to make a sound.
Kraken is a Norwegian monster action film directed by Pål Øie, one of the country’s leading genre filmmakers. Shot on location in Sognefjorden, Aurland, Matre, Oslo, Helsinki and Turku, the film combines Nordic mythology, dramatic fjord landscapes and contemporary environmental themes. With music by Sognametal band Vreid on
the soundtrack – this is a real treat for all monster-loving black metal fans.
Vega Scene, Thursday 2. April, 15:30
Hex (2026)
In the heart of Norway’s macabre, maledominated black metal scene, a new star begins to rise in the dark sky. Nikoline, Victoria, and Johanna make a three-year pact, promising one another that they will awaken the world, each other, and themselves as witches. And the way they plan to do that is through their feminist black metal band, Witch Club Satan. They start the band even though none of them really knows how to play music. But that does not matter, because they intend to seek the help of witches. The three young women scream and howl to reveal the raw and often hidden power of women, while challenging the norms of a male-dominated music culture that seems rooted in the Middle Ages. They quickly find themselves on the biggest stages, but the road to the stars is far from easy.
Vega Scene, Friday 3. April, 15:30
Wardruna – Tracking Birna: From Earth to Light and Earth Again (2025)
Following Wardruna on their most recent European shows, this documentary traces the band’s journey through the Birna album cycle and the past 1.5 years of the World Tour. From the Royal Albert Hall and the Amphitheatre of Pompeii to the indigenous lands of the Blackfeet Nation, and onward through Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, it shows the relationships, shared history, and trust built on the road – revealing different backgrounds and the common ground that binds the band and crew together. Wardruna is a Norwegian music group that combines traditional Nordic sounds and historical instruments with a contemporary, international appeal. The band was recently nominated as Norway's biggest international success and reached an audience of millions with their music for the TV series Vikings and the game Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which took them to sold-out venues around the world.
Vega Scene, Saturday 4. April, 15:30
Tickets: NOK 175. Discounted price for Inferno ticket holders: NOK 145. www.vegascene.no
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Can I get into the Darkthrone tribute gig?
The gig is only open to ticket holders. If you have a discounted ticket for 4-day festival pass holders, please show your wristband or ticket at the door.
Can I attend the club concerts without a 4-day festival pass?
Yes, tickets will be available at the door unless the venue is full. Arriving early will increase your chances of getting in.
Restricted items – what am I not allowed to bring into the venue?
You may not bring sharp objects (e.g. spikes, knives, scissors, or umbrellas), food or drinks of any kind, or containers. These items will be confiscated by security at the entrance.
I need help or there’s an emergency – what should I do?
Please contact the professional security staff (ProSec or “Ordensvakt”). They will be wearing official ID badges.
Can I leave and re-enter the venue?
Yes, as long as you are wearing a valid wristband. Bringing drinks outside is only
permitted in designated areas such as the roof terrace or the fenced area between Kjøkkenet and the main entrance.
Where is the cloakroom?
Inside the main entrance at Rockefeller. Where can I get earplugs? They are available at all bars.
Where are the artist signings?
They are located in the Annex area next to the tattoo artists.
I’ve lost my wristband / it has come off / it’s too tight – what do I do?
Please visit the accreditation office for assistance.
When is the accreditation office open?
Thursday-Sunday, 15:00 – 22:30
Lost and found
During the festival, please speak directly to the Rockefeller staff at the venue. After the festival, lost items can be collected from our offices at Badstugata 2 on weekdays between 9:00 and 17:00. Please call (+47) 22 20 32 32 in advance.
