The countdown is officially on, butt! 🎸 In just two weeks, thousands of rock fans will make the pilgrimage to the Welsh mountains for Steelhouse Festival XV, and if you’ve been thinking about joining them, you’d better get your skates on.
Festival organisers have announced that Sunday day tickets are now EXTREMELY LIMITED, while campervan tickets are running on fumes, proving once again that Britain’s highest rock festival is gearing up for another massive weekend.
With organisers teasing “Rock ‘n’ Roll, drinks, good times… and surprises…”, accompanied by the ever-mysterious 👀 emoji and #secretset, the excitement is building faster than a Steel Panther guitar solo.
🏔️ Rock The Mountain Returns
Taking place between 24th and 26th July 2026 at the stunning Hafod-y-Dafal Farm near Ebbw Vale, Steelhouse Festival has become one of the UK’s most beloved independent rock festivals.
Known for combining breathtaking mountain scenery with world-class rock acts, friendly crowds and an unbeatable atmosphere, it’s the sort of festival where complete strangers become drinking buddies before the first band has even hit the stage.
And this year’s line-up? Absolutely stacked.
🎸 Friday – The Party Starts
Friday welcomes a fantastic mix of blues, hard rock and modern rock with performances from:
- The Temperance Movement
- Hollow Souls
- Mason Hill
- Luke Morley
- Anthony Gomes
- Parker Barrow
- King Kraken
A perfect way to kick off what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.
🔥 Saturday – Riffs On The Mountain
Saturday turns things up another notch with:
- Rival Sons
- Reef
- Von Hertzen Brothers
- Dan Byrne
- Benix Gris Gris & The Apocalypse
- Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts
- Bobbie Dazzle
- Black Lakes
From soulful rock to massive singalong anthems, it’s another day packed from start to finish.
🤘 Sunday – One Last Blast
The final day is headlined by none other than glam-metal legends Steel Panther, alongside:
- Alien Ant Farm
- Ugly Kid Joe
- Tyketto
- Renegade
- Blue Nation
- LW
With Sunday tickets now becoming incredibly scarce, fans clearly aren’t planning on missing the grand finale.
👀 Secret Set Incoming?
One little hashtag has everyone talking…
#secretset
The organisers haven’t revealed any details yet, but Steelhouse has a habit of throwing in a few surprises over the years, and fans are already speculating about who could be making an unexpected appearance on the mountain.
We’re not saying anything… but we are saying keep your eyes peeled.
🍻 More Than Just The Music
Steelhouse has always been about more than simply watching bands.
It’s about standing on top of a Welsh mountain with a cold pint in your hand, singing along with thousands of fellow rock fans as the sun sets across the valleys.
It’s about discovering your next favourite band, catching up with old friends, making new ones and remembering why live music is such an incredible experience.
There’s a reason so many people return year after year.
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out
With Sunday day tickets almost gone and campervan passes close to selling out, there’s very little time left if you still haven’t secured your place at Steelhouse XV.
The mountain is calling once again, and if previous years are anything to go by, this is going to be one for the history books.
The Riff Report will be there all weekend bringing you the latest news, interviews, reviews, photos and plenty of behind-the-scenes festival madness. If you see us wandering around the site, come over and say hello—we’re always up for a chat about riffs, festivals and where the best coffee on the mountain is! 🤘
Who’s heading to Steelhouse this year? Which band are you most excited to see… and who do you think that mystery secret set could be? Let us know in the comments, butt! 🎸🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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