Music Festivals

As the final riffs fade across the Welsh mountains and thousands of rock fans begin the journey home, there’s one thing that simply has to be said… Thank you. Another year of Steelhouse Festival has come and gone, and once again it proved exactly why it’s one of the most loved rock festivals anywhere in the UK. From the incredible...

The Steelhouse mountain is putting festival campers to the test once again, with strong winds sweeping across the site and giving tents, gazebos and anything not properly secured a serious battering. If you’re camping at Steelhouse Festival today, now is the time to head back to your pitch and give everything a proper check. Make sure your tent pegs are...

Saturday – Main Stage – 9:30pm As darkness completely engulfed the Welsh mountains and thousands of rock fans packed every inch of the Steelhouse arena, the anticipation reached fever pitch. It was time for Rival Sons. Walking onto the Main Stage at 9:30pm, the Californian rock giants looked every bit like a band born to command festival stages. From the...

There are headliners, there are guitar heroes, and then there are the true legends of Steelhouse Festival. No, we’re not talking about the bands blasting riffs from the Mountain Stage. We’re talking about the bloke wandering around with a roll of “Hello, My Name Is…” stickers, a marker pen, and a mission to make complete strangers feel like old mates....

Saturday – Main Stage – 7:50pm As the sun began to dip behind the stunning Brecon Beacons and Steelhouse Festival 2026 headed towards another unforgettable Saturday night, one of Britain’s most beloved rock bands strode onto the Main Stage. Reef didn’t need a flashy introduction. They didn’t need gimmicks. They simply plugged in, turned the amplifiers up and reminded everyone...

Saturday – 7:15pm to 7:45pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As Saturday evening edged ever closer to another unforgettable night on the mountain, the VIP Acoustic Stage welcomed a performer whose voice alone is capable of stopping people in their tracks. Jay Buchanan, best known as the powerhouse frontman of Rival Sons, delivered a breathtaking acoustic set...

Saturday – Main Stage – 6:10pm As Saturday evening edged ever closer to the headline acts, Steelhouse Festival 2026 welcomed one of the most musically adventurous bands of the weekend to the Main Stage. The Von Hertzen Brothers arrived at 6:10pm with a reputation for pushing musical boundaries, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. Mixing progressive rock, soaring harmonies, hard-hitting riffs...

Saturday – 5:40pm to 6:10pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As Saturday evening settled over Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, the VIP Acoustic Stage welcomed one of the weekend’s most soulful and captivating performances. Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse traded their electrifying blues-rock assault for an intimate acoustic set, proving beyond doubt that incredible music doesn’t need towering amplifiers...

Saturday – 4:20pm to 4:50pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 If anyone thought Tuk Smith was going to tone things down because it was an acoustic set, they clearly hadn’t met the man. Taking to the VIP Acoustic Stage on Saturday afternoon at Steelhouse Festival 2026, the former Biters frontman proved that rock ‘n’ roll isn’t about...

Saturday – Main Stage – 3:30pm By the time Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse took to the Main Stage at 3:30pm, Steelhouse Festival 2026 was riding a wave of incredible performances. The Welsh mountain was buzzing, the arena was packed and the afternoon sun provided the perfect backdrop for one of the weekend’s most unique and captivating sets. From...

Saturday – 3:00pm to 3:30pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 Saturday afternoon at Steelhouse Festival 2026 had already built up a fantastic atmosphere across the mountain, but anyone who wandered into the VIP Acoustic Stage for the Von Hertzen Brothers quickly realised they were witnessing something truly special. The Finnish progressive rock trio stripped away the huge...

There are some moments at a festival that stick with you long after the final encore. Sure, the huge riffs, soaring guitar solos and mountain-shaking singalongs are unforgettable, but it’s often the people behind the music who leave the biggest impression. That was certainly the case when The Riff Report stopped by the Planet Rock Signing Tent at Steelhouse Festival...

Saturday – Main Stage – 2:15pm By the time Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts exploded onto the Main Stage at 2:15pm, Steelhouse Festival 2026 was in full swing. The bars were busy. The hillside was packed. The sun was peeking through the Welsh clouds. Then Tuk Smith arrived and cranked the energy up another notch. Delivering a blistering set...

There are plenty of festivals across the UK, each with its own identity, atmosphere and loyal following. But every now and then you witness something that reminds you what the rock and metal community is really about. Walking around Steelhouse Festival 2026, one thing became crystal clear – the Stonedead family had arrived in force once again. Everywhere you looked...

Saturday – Main Stage – 12:15pm If anyone thought an early Saturday slot meant easing into the day, Black Lakes had other ideas. Taking to the Main Stage at 12:15pm, the Welsh metallers exploded into life with a performance that instantly woke up Steelhouse Festival 2026. Any lingering cobwebs from Friday night’s festivities disappeared within minutes as thunderous riffs, soaring...