%100 Metal Sunar: Headbangers' Weekend

%100 Metal Proudly Presents: Turkey’s heaviest metal festival, Headbangers’ Weekend returns stronger than ever with a full 3-day lineup on July 4, 5 and 6, 2025 at Life Park Istanbul!

With a history of legendary lineups, the festival comes back in 2025 even more powerful. The magnificent forest of Bahçeköy, Istanbul Life Park, will host over 20 bands across 2 stages and thousands of metal music lovers for 3 days. Offering a fully satisfying metal music experience with powerful and high-quality stage performances, the following bands are announced so far:

July 4, 2025: Manowar, Candlemass, Pentagram, Episode XIII, Yaşru
July 5, 2025: Kreator, Machine Head, Bleed From Within, Dark Tranquillity, Soen, Murder King, Pickpocket, Sülfür Ensemble, Hatemotion, Ascraeus
July 6, 2025: Opeth, Katatonia, Paradise Lost, Hypocrisy, Ensiferum, Leprous, Cemetery Skyline, Pitch Black Process, Sabhankra, Alkera

For combined and daily ticket holders, gates will open at 14:00 on July 4 and at 10:00 on the following days.
Camp ticket holders will be allowed to enter the festival area on July 4 from 10:00 to set up comfortably.

Gate Opening Times:
Day 1 – 15:00
Day 2 – 11:00
Day 3 – 11:00

July 4
16:20 – 17:00 Yaşru (Gold Stage)
17:30 – 18:10 Episode XIII (Gold Stage)
18:45 – 19:45 Pentagram (Gold Stage)
20:15 – 21:15 Candlemass (Gold Stage)
21:45 – 23:45 Manowar (Main Stage)

July 5
13:30 – 14:10 Ascraeus (Gold Stage)
14:20 – 14:50 Hatemotion (Main Stage)
15:00 – 15:40 Sülfür Ensemble (Gold Stage)
15:45 – 16:45 Soen (Main Stage)
16:50 – 17:40 Pickpocket (Gold Stage)
17:45 – 18:45 Bleed From Within (Main Stage)
18:50 – 19:40 Murder King (Gold Stage)
19:45 – 21:15 Machine Head (Main Stage)
21:20 – 22:20 Dark Tranquillity (Gold Stage)
22:25 – 23:55 Kreator (Main Stage)

July 6
13:50 – 14:40 Alkera (Gold Stage)
14:50 – 15:20 Sabhankra (Main Stage)
15:25 – 16:10 Pitch Black Process (Gold Stage)
16:15 – 17:15 Leprous (Main Stage)
17:20 – 18:10 Cemetery Skyline (Gold Stage)
18:15 – 19:15 Hypocrisy (Main Stage)
19:20 – 20:10 Ensiferum (Gold Stage)
20:15 – 21:15 Paradise Lost (Main Stage)
21:20 – 22:20 Katatonia (Gold Stage)
22:25 – 23:55 Opeth (Main Stage)

Unforgettable memories and a unique festival experience await. Tickets are available now at iTicket.com.tr.

• Children between the ages of 6 and 18 may attend the festival with either a single-day or full-pass ticket only if accompanied by a parent (mother or father). Participants under 18 will not be permitted to stay in the camping area.
• Entry to the festival area will begin at 14:00 on July 4, and from 10:00 on the following days. The festival grounds will close to daily ticket holders at 01:00 each night.
• The festival will take place regardless of weather conditions. Please come prepared. Tickets are non-refundable.
• Tickets cannot be used for competitions, promotions, or hospitality packages without the written consent of the organizer. Tickets distributed or sold in such a manner will be canceled, and the holders will be denied entry or removed from the event.
• The organizer holds no responsibility for lost or stolen tickets.
• Open flames and the use of any fire-producing materials are strictly prohibited in the festival area. Any consequences resulting from such actions will be the responsibility of the individual(s) involved.
• All participants must carry valid ID and their festival wristbands at all times and present them upon request.
• Entry with professional audio/video equipment, video cameras, or DSLR cameras is not allowed.
• The sound systems used at the festival may cause temporary hearing issues.
• The lighting systems used may cause temporary visual discomfort.
• There will be no designated seating arrangement at the festival.
• By attending the festival, participants consent to the use of any photo or video footage taken of them for promotional purposes by the festival organizers.
• The organizer reserves the right to search bags and perform security checks for safety purposes.
• Camping chairs are only allowed in non-stage areas. No seating devices will be allowed near or in front of the stages.
• The security team has the right to confiscate or deny entry of any items that do not comply with festival rules.
• Outside food and beverages are not allowed into the festival grounds. All such needs will be met within the festival area.
• Entry with opened cigarette packs will not be permitted.
• Pets are not allowed into the festival area.
• All participants are expected to cooperate respectfully with festival staff. Aggressive, phobic, sexist, discriminatory, or disturbing behavior will not be tolerated. The organizer reserves the right to remove any individual(s) who violate these rules.