Tuska Festival kicked off in style on June 26th, 2026, with a sold-out opening day at Suvilahti. From Finnish favorites to international heavyweights, the lineup offered something for every kind of metal fan.
Whether you came to witness the explosive energy of AWAKE AGAIN and LOST SOCIETY, the folk metal anthems of ENSIFERUM, the industrial spectacle of PAIN, the melodic assault of BLOODRED HOURGLASS, the rock ‘n’ roll charm of D-A-D, the blistering melodeath of WARMEN, or the legendary MEGADETH closing out the night, day one certainly didn’t disappoint. Relive the first day of Tuska Festival 2026 through our gallery below or read our festival report here…
Awake Again
Lost Society
Ensiferum
Pain
Bloodred Hourglass
D-A-D
Warmen
Megadeth
Photos by Laureline Tilkin
