2027 Line Up
Emperor
Norwegian black metal pioneers Emperor have been confirmed as the first headlining act for the fifth anniversary of Fortress Festival
Gràb
Gràb step out of the shadows for a worldwide exclusive show at Fortress Festival 2027.
"Last year I announced to step back from doing music due to health issues. However, things changed to the better. Like it or not, I decided to return. For years, Fortress Festival showed heavy interest in booking Gràb. We as a band decided that the fantastic venue of Fortress is the right place to do a 2027 exclusive Gràb concert. This marks our first concert outside Germany and Austria. We will bring Bavarian Black Metal to UK soil for the first time ever. Be there!" - Grànt
Miserere Luminis
Montreal's Miserere Luminis come to the UK for the first time in 2027 for an exclusive performance at Fortress Festival.
Gris
Gris perform for the first time at Fortress Festival 2027.
"We have been hesitant for years to bring the music of Gris to the stage. The idea has been undulating in our minds for more than a decade now, swaying from doubt to possibility, and to doubt again.
We knew that it would require us to adapt the music we’ve done with great respect and care, and it seemed daunting at times. But seeing the dedication of Fortress Festival to make their event unique and of high quality, it felt like a perfect context for us to embrace the challenge of making Gris alive for the first time." - Gris
Tardigrada
Swiss atmospheric black metal band, Tardigrada return from solitude for a rare live show and UK debut and exclusive performance at Fortress Festival 2027.
Yellow Eyes
Yellow Eyes perform their masterpiece album, Confusion Gate in full at Fortress Festival 2027.
"Eight years after our last UK performance, Yellow Eyes will finally return to England. We’re honoured to make our exclusive UK appearance of 2027 at the legendary Fortress Festival. It is rare that we make it to England, and we don’t know when we’ll be back again. If you’ve ever wanted to see us in the UK, we hope you’ll join us in Scarborough. This will be something special."
Mourir
Mourir UK debut and exclusive at Fortress Festival 2027
Trhä
Trhä UK debut and exclusive at Fortress Festival 2027.
Slagmaur
Hailing from the Fosen peninsula in Trøndelag, Slagmaur headline the Ocean Room stage with a UK excusive performance at Fortress 2027.
Havukruunu
Havukruunu returns with a vengeance to Fortress Festival in 2027 for a UK Exclusive performance in the Grand Hall main stage.
Sinmara
Featuring members of Svartidauði, Slidhr and Almyrkvi, Sinmara finally return to the UK for an exclusive performance at Fortress Festival 2027.
Forteresse
Hailing from Quebec, Forteresse return to the Grand Hall main stage at Fortress 2027 for a special exclusive show.
"The ghosts of epic death and rebellion are returning to England once again to storm the shores of Scarborough. This time, a special set will be curated especiallyr this event that shall remain secret until the time draws near."
Dungeontroll
From the forests of Uzohr, Fantasy synth artist Dungeontroll perform a worldwide exclusive performance at Fortress 2027. The first act announced for our theatre stage in 2027.
"Join Dungeontroll for a one of a kind ritual at Fortress Festival MMXXVII. Tales of adventure and woe will be woven, calling forth the ancient spirits of the woods. These songs will be written and performed exclusively for Fortress; there are no plans to record or perform them again after this night."
Wraith Knight
A cinematic titan of Dungeon Synth. The cloaked conqueror, Wraith Knight comes to the UK for the first time to perform at Fortress Festival 2027.
Lord Bakartia
Dungeon synth music inspired by the fantasy world of Dark Souls. Lord Bakartia performs at Fortress Festival 2027.
Hole Dweller
Fantasy dungeon synth from Athens, Georgia. Tim Rowland's Hole Dweller performs at Fortress Festival 2027.
Atlantean Sword
After unfortunately withdrawing from Fortress 2026, the Iron Master, Atlantean Sword returns to Fortress Festival 2027.
“For us, there is no spring. Just the wind that smells fresh before the storm.”
Spectral Castle
The live debut of dungeon synth project, Spectral Castle by Lila Starless.
Dragon Keep
A beautifully haunting marriage of dungeon synth, winter synth and fantasy. Dragon Keep, The second project of Lila Starless to perform at Fortress 2027.
Erang
A pioneer in the revival of Dungeon Synth since 2012. Erang performs a worldwide live debut at Fortress Festival 2027.
“This music is all my life, and I give everything I have to it. For the longest time, it has been such a solitary thing to craft. 2027 will mark the 15th anniversary of my first album, TOME I, and for the first time, I’ve decided to create a live performance around the Land of the Five Seasons. Because the people who enjoy my music have been asking for this for so many years, and their support is the only thing that matters to me: the Kingdom is Ours!"