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Furnace Fest 2026 Announces Headliners, Full-Album Sets, and Enhanced VIP Experience
5/12/2026, 9:07:08 PM
Core Details: Dates, Venue, and Headliners
Furnace Fest 2026 will be held October 10-11 at the historic Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. Bring Me The Horizon headlines Sunday, performing their 2006 debut album *Count Your Blessings* in full to mark its 20-year anniversary. A Day to Remember headlines Saturday, supporting their 2025 release *Big Ole Album Vol. 1*.
Background & Context: Festival History and Site Significance
Founded in Birmingham, Furnace Fest is a multi-day destination festival dedicated to heavy music, underground culture, and community. It consistently uses the Sloss Furnaces, a National Historic Landmark, as its industrial venue, fostering a fan base built on authenticity and discovery. Since its revival, the event has attracted fans who value authenticity and the industrial atmosphere.
Expanded Lineup and Special Performances
The two-day roster features over 60 acts. In addition to the headliners, Underoath will perform *Define The Great Line* in full. Other prominent bands include Motionless In White, Slaughter to Prevail, Circa Survive, Chiodos, We Came As Romans, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, Kublai Khan TX, The Plot In You, Norma Jean, Suicide Silence, Sleeping Giant, Bleeding Through, and Eighteen Visions. The lineup spans metalcore, hardcore, emo, punk, and alternative subgenres.
Ticketing Timeline and New Fan Services
Ticket sales follow three phases. A loyalty presale for 2025 purchasers begins Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m. CT; a general presale opens Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. CT (some outlets cite EDT). Public sales start Friday, May 15 at 2 p.m. CT. The new “Weekend Super VIP” tier adds elevated seating, access to all GA and VIP areas, complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, nightly dinners by Birmingham chef Jeffrey Compton, re-entry until 6 p.m., and a general-weekend parking pass. The package also grants a dedicated premium entrance, allowing VIP ticket holders to bypass general queues.
Official Statements from Organizers
Organizers announced a partnership with StubHub to provide a verified fan-to-fan ticket exchange, stressing safety; the platform will verify each transaction to reduce fraud risk. They also promoted the Weekend Super VIP package as the festival’s most elevated offering, highlighting chef-crafted dinners and premium stage views.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the presale start date. Four outlets list Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m. CT, while three list Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. (CT or EDT). No clarification is provided, leaving the exact presale schedule uncertain.
What’s Next: Upcoming Sales and Festival Countdown
The presale window opens on the reported date, followed by the public sale later that day; fans can then use the StubHub exchange. As October approaches, the festival will continue promoting its full-album sets, the Weekend Super VIP experience, and the industrial heritage of Sloss Furnaces, reinforcing its identity as a heavy-music destination.
