The official schedules for Rock Imperium Festival 2026 are now available. The countdown to our return to Cartagena has begun, and everything is ready for three days alongside some of the biggest names in international rock and metal. Two stages and zero clashes between bands, so you can enjoy every show across the entire festival.
On Friday, July 3rd, Within Temptation will headline the first day of the festival with their unmistakable symphonic metal. On Saturday, July 4th, the legendary Iron Maiden will take the stage in what is set to become the most anticipated performance in the history of Rock Imperium. Finally, on Sunday, July 5th, Sabaton will close the festival in spectacular fashion. Three days that will once again turn Cartagena into one of Europe’s great meeting points for rock and metal fans.
Uada will ultimately not be part of this edition of the festival. In their place, Yoth Iria join the lineup, bringing their explosive black metal to the third day of Rock Imperium Festival 2026.







