Hellfest Warm Up Tour
Clermont-Ferrand stop of the Hellfest warm-up tour
About Hellfest Warm Up Clermont
The Hellfest Warm Up Tour is the official warm-up tour for the famous Hellfest festival in Clisson, which stops each year at La Coopérative de Mai in Clermont-Ferrand. This metal evening brings together bands scheduled for the next Hellfest for an intense concert in one of the iconic venues of the Clermont-Ferrand music scene. Beyond the concerts, the evening offers an air guitar competition, a tattoo stand, an interactive photo booth, and the opportunity to meet the Hellfest production team. The Warm Up Tour travels to about twenty French cities each spring, offering a taste of the atmosphere of Europe's biggest metal festival.
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Hellfest comes to Clermont-Ferrand
The Hellfest Warm Up Tour is the official warm-up tour for Hellfest, Europe's largest extreme music festival, held every summer in Clisson (Loire-Atlantique). Each spring, this tour travels to about twenty concert venues across France to offer metal fans a preview of the main event. Clermont-Ferrand is regularly included in the tour's program, with concerts organized at La Coopérative de Mai.
High-level metal lineup
Each stop of the Warm Up Tour features two to three bands from the lineup of the next Hellfest, giving the Clermont-Ferrand audience the chance to discover bands in concert that they will later see on the Clisson festival stages:
- Metal and metalcore: bands from the French and international metal scene
- Thrash and death metal: the most intense acts from the Hellfest lineup
- Alternative rock and punk: Hellfest's musical diversity represented on tour
Among the artists who have stopped in Clermont-Ferrand in previous editions:
- 2022: Concert at La Coopérative de Mai
- 2023: Betraying The Martyrs, Pogo Car Crash Control, and Eight Sins on April 28, 2023
- 2024: Concert on April 19, 2024, at La Coopérative de Mai
La Coopérative de Mai, a legendary venue
La Coopérative de Mai is the main contemporary music venue in Clermont-Ferrand, certified SMAC (Scène de Musiques Actuelles - Contemporary Music Venue). Located on Rue Serge Gainsbourg, this venue has a large hall with 1,200 seats and a more intimate club (Le Petit Vélo). Its remarkable acoustics and state-of-the-art technical equipment make it an ideal place for metal and amplified music concerts.
Activities and entertainment
The Hellfest Warm Up Tour is not limited to concerts. Each stop offers special entertainment that immerses spectators in the world of Hellfest:
- Air guitar competition: participants can win passes for Hellfest, with a final organized on the festival's Hellstage
- Tattoo stand: possibility to get tattooed on-site by professional artists
- Interactive photo booth: souvenir photos in the visual universe of Hellfest
- Exclusive merchandising: limited edition merchandise available only during the tour
- Meet the team: exchanges with members of the Hellfest organization
- Video screenings: promotional images and clips from the festival
Hellfest, an institution of European metal
Hellfest is Europe's largest extreme music festival, created in 2006 in Clisson (Loire-Atlantique). Welcoming over 60,000 festival-goers per day across 6 stages each year, it features the biggest names in metal, hard rock, punk, and extreme music. The Warm Up Tour extends this unique experience to concert venues across France.
Hellfest Warm Up Clermont — edition 2026
Clermont-Ferrand stop of the Hellfest Warm Up Tour 2026 at La Coopérative de Mai. Lineup and date to be confirmed.
Prices Hellfest Warm Up Clermont 2026
Practical information — Hellfest Warm Up Clermont
Access
La Coopérative de Mai is located in the center of Clermont-Ferrand, near Place du 1er Mai.
- By tram: 1er Mai or Stade Marcel Michelin stop (Line A).
- By car: Parking available nearby (Place du 1er Mai, Stade Marcel Michelin).
- By train: Clermont-Ferrand SNCF station is a 15-minute walk away.
Venue
La Coopérative de Mai, Rue Serge Gainsbourg, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand.
Opening Hours
Doors generally open at 7 PM. Concerts start at 8 PM.
Prices
Paid ticketing. Prices vary by edition (generally between €15 and €25).
Contact
Hellfest Productions
Website: www.hellfest.fr
Accessibility
La Coopérative de Mai is accessible to people with reduced mobility. If you have specific needs, it is recommended to contact the venue in advance to best prepare your visit.
Accommodation nearby
Clermont-Ferrand offers a wide choice of accommodation: hotels of all categories, B&Bs, youth hostels, and seasonal rentals. It is advisable to book in advance, as concert tickets are often in high demand.
On-site dining
La Coopérative de Mai has a bar. Restaurants and bars in the neighborhood are also accessible near the venue.
Recommended equipment
Bring ear protection (earplugs) for metal concerts. Closed-toe, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Photography and social media
Photography conditions vary depending on the artists. Follow Hellfest on social media for the latest tour news.
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Where does it take place — Hellfest Warm Up Clermont
La Coopérative de Mai
Rue Serge Gainsbourg, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand