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What to wear to Hellfest
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Hellfest is a four-day metal festival in Clisson, about 30 km south-east of Nantes, with about 240,000 visitors; 2027 is its 20th edition and the four-day pass has already sold out. The crowd wears metal black and band merch, which the festival's own shop sells, and June can bring a heatwave.
- Dates
- 17–20 June 2027
- Where
- Clisson, near Nantes
- Gate rules
- 1 listed
- Outfits
- 2
When and where
- 17–20 June 2027 at Hellfest festival grounds, Clisson, Clisson, near Nantes. Hellfest (official)JDS
- Start planning your outfit by 6 May 2027, six weeks out. Searches for this festival peak in the last two weeks before it opens.
- Last edition: 18–21 June 2026. Knotfest
- Not announced. The 20th edition promises 300+ bands across about 10 stages instead of the usual six. Hellfest (official)
- 4-day pass €389, sold out. Day passes "coming soon"; official resale at tickets.hellfest.fr. Hellfest (official)
- About 240,000 over four days Hellfest (official)
- Music: Metal.
- Official site
Weather and ground
- June in Nantes: high 23.0°C, low 12.7°C, 49 mm of rain. Heatwaves are possible; the record high is 42°C. Wikipedia: Nantes
- Festival grounds with grass and dust, and the themed "Hell City" architecture. Terrain detail is unverified. Wikipedia: Hellfest
The dress code
We haven’t found solid fashion-press coverage of this festival’s style yet, so this section sticks to what the rules, weather and music tell us.
No Hellfest-specific style press was found. What is documented is the festival's own merch and the wider metal uniform.
- The official shop sells tees (€20–25), hoodies (€55) and bandanas (€12). Hellfest (official)
- Metal fashion centres on black clothes, leather jackets, band T-shirts, denim or leather vests with band patches, combat boots and spiked wristbands. Wikipedia: Heavy metal fashion
- Metal fans popularised the name "battle jacket" in the 1980s; it came back in the 2000s through black and death metal. Wikipedia: Cut-off
On the ground
Outfits that work here
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Merch and a vest
Band merch and patched vests are the metal uniform, and the festival sells its own shirts.
- Black band teeOr buy the official one on site.Shop at EMP
- Denim battle vest with patchesThe metal classic.Shop at EMPShop at KILLSTAR
- Black jeansHard-wearing for four days.
- Combat bootsFor dust and crowds.
Heatwave black
Clisson can hit heatwave temperatures in June; the record is 42°C.
- Sleeveless band shirtCooler than a full tee.Shop at EMP
- BandanaSun and dust; the festival shop sells them.
- SunglassesFor long afternoons in the open.Shop at Komono
- CapShade for the pit.
Quick answers
When is Hellfest 2027?
Hellfest runs 17–20 June 2027 in Clisson, near Nantes, France.
What are the bag and item rules at Hellfest?
Official list: See the official practical-information page; the list was not extracted for this guide. Rules change each year, so check the festival's own page before you pack.
What should I wear to Hellfest?
Hellfest is a four-day metal festival in Clisson, about 30 km south-east of Nantes, with about 240,000 visitors; 2027 is its 20th edition and the four-day pass has already sold out. The crowd wears metal black and band merch, which the festival's own shop sells, and June can bring a heatwave. One outfit that works: merch and a vest. Band merch and patched vests are the metal uniform, and the festival sells its own…
What is the weather like at Hellfest?
June in Nantes: high 23.0°C, low 12.7°C, 49 mm of rain. Heatwaves are possible; the record high is 42°C.
See it before you go
Scenes you’ll see here
- Metal
Black, denim, leather and a jacket covered in patches.
