Dutch Doom Days XXIV: Day 2

Dutch Doom Days XXIV continues at Baroeg on Sunday 8 November 2026, with an international line-up celebrating the atmospheric and melancholic sounds of doom metal. Dutch pioneers Celestial Season headline the second day, joined by Officium Triste, The Answer Lies In The Black Void, The Drowning and Mortajas, with a special Katatonia tribute closing the festival.

Celestial Season helped establish the Dutch doom/death metal scene during the early 1990s, combining crushing guitars, sombre melodies and classical influences. Following a lengthy hiatus, the band returned with musicians from its formative years and released several new albums. Their performance at Dutch Doom Days brings this line-up back to the stage for another chapter in the band's history.

Fellow Dutch doom veterans Officium Triste also return to Baroeg. Active since 1994, the band played an important role in establishing Dutch Doom Days in 2002 and have remained closely connected to the festival ever since.

The Answer Lies In The Black Void, a collaboration between vocalist Martina Horváth and composer Jason Köhnen, bring their atmospheric, experimental approach to doom metal. Their latest album, Transcendental, combines haunting vocals with dark, immersive soundscapes.

Completing the main programme are Welsh melodic doom/death band The Drowning and Chilean atmospheric doom outfit Mortajas, whose slow, heavy compositions feature Spanish-language vocals and influences from traditional doom metal.

The festival concludes with Brave Murder Night, a special tribute project celebrating the 30th anniversary of Brave Murder Day, the influential 1996 album by Swedish band Katatonia. The musicians will perform the album in its entirety, recreating the atmosphere of one of doom metal's defining records.

Sunday line-up

• Celestial Season (Netherlands, doom/death metal)
• Officium Triste (Netherlands, doom/death metal)
• The Answer Lies In The Black Void (Hungary/Netherlands, atmospheric doom)
• The Drowning (UK, melodic doom/death metal)
• Mortajas (Chile, atmospheric doom metal)
• Brave Murder Night (Belgium, Katatonia tribute aftershow)

Tickets and practical information

The second day of Dutch Doom Days XXIV takes place at Baroeg, Spinozaweg 300, Rotterdam, on Sunday 8 November 2026. Doors open at 14:00, with the detailed performance schedule to be announced by the organiser.

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

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