Sarajevo is set to roar once again as the Eternal Flame Metal Festival returns to Dom Mladih on February 13 and 14, 2026. Now in its third edition, the festival has quickly carved out a unique identity, blending the cultural pulse of Sarajevo with the raw intensity of metal. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet—more bands, louder sound, and a production scale that raises the bar for regional festivals.
Leading the charge are two monumental names in metal: Blaze Bayley, the iconic former frontman of Iron Maiden, and Brainstorm, Germany’s power metal masters known for their dark, melodic aggression. Their performances will anchor a lineup that spans nearly every subgenre of metal, from industrial death and black metal to thrash, groove, and symphonic hybrids. The full roster includes ten bands from across Europe, with acts like Mastic Scum, Thy Legion, Kryn, and Deadspawned bringing their own brand of sonic devastation. Local and regional favorites such as Klapan, Semetra, and Ludilo round out the bill, ensuring a diverse and relentless two-day experience.
Early bird tickets go on sale November 1 via Kupikartu.ba and at Sarajevo Disk Music Shop (Radićeva 2). Two-day passes are priced at 60 KM (€30) until December 1, after which prices increase incrementally. On the day of the festival, tickets will be available at 80 KM (€40) for both days or 50 KM (€25) for single-day entry.
Beyond the music, Eternal Flame offers exclusive merch stands, collector items, and a series of afterparties across Sarajevo. It’s more than a concert—it’s a ritual, a celebration, and a testament to the enduring power of metal culture in the heart of the Balkans.
Writer and extreme metal devotee, Ialdagorth has spent over a decade covering the darkest corners of heavy music. A black metal lifer, he spends his free time wandering the Carpathian Mountains, likely humming blast beats to the trees.
