Dutch Doom Days XXIV: Day 1

Dutch Doom Days returns to Baroeg in Rotterdam for its 24th edition on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. The opening day brings together six bands from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, led by British doom metal pioneers Pagan Altar. Expect crushing riffs, slow-burning melodies and atmospheric performances celebrating the darker side of heavy music.

Founded in 1978 by father and son Terry and Alan Jones, Pagan Altar have become cult favourites in traditional doom metal. Following Terry Jones's death in 2015, the band continued with vocalist Brendan Radigan, known for his work with Sumerlands. Their return to Dutch Doom Days marks their first appearance at the festival since 2007.

Joining them are British gothic doom band Godthrymm, featuring musicians with connections to My Dying Bride, and Bradford's Wolves in Winter, whose epic, melodic sound draws comparisons to Candlemass, Cathedral and Pallbearer.

The Dutch contingent includes Façade, known for their atmospheric approach to doom/death metal, alongside Sordid Empire, whose music combines blackened doom, death metal and experimental influences. Rotterdam-area sludge and post-doom outfit Afgrond complete the line-up with heavy, low-tuned riffs and growling Dutch-language vocals.

Saturday line-up

• Pagan Altar (UK, traditional doom metal)
• Godthrymm (UK, gothic doom metal)
• Wolves in Winter (UK, epic doom metal)
• Façade (Netherlands, doom/death metal)
• Sordid Empire (Netherlands, blackened doom/death metal)
• Afgrond (Netherlands, sludge and post-doom)

Tickets and practical information

Dutch Doom Days XXIV takes place at Baroeg, Spinozaweg 300, Rotterdam. Doors open on Saturday 7 November at 15:00. The detailed running order will be announced by the organiser.

Day tickets cost €31 in advance or €32.50 at the door. Two-day combination tickets are also available for €55 in advance or €60 at the door.

For tickets and further information, visit the official Baroeg event page.