Metal Ride Fest
The metal gathering in Nancy since 2005
About Metal Ride Fest
Metal Ride Fest is a metal music festival organized in Nancy by the MetalRide association since 2005. Held at L'Autre Canal, the city's contemporary music venue, the festival has hosted major international metal bands such as Gojira, Napalm Death, and Amon Amarth over its editions, while also highlighting the richness of the French and local metal scene. A human-sized event, Metal Ride Fest is a must-attend gathering for extreme music lovers in Lorraine.
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More than fifteen years of metal in Nancy
Since 2005, the MetalRide association has been organizing concerts and events dedicated to metal music in Nancy. Metal Ride Fest is the highlight of this activity: an annual festival that brings together several metal bands in one day, covering different genres — death metal, black metal, thrash, metalcore, progressive — offering an eclectic and demanding program for fans of the genre.
L'Autre Canal: a setting for metal
Metal Ride Fest takes place at L'Autre Canal, Nancy's Scène de Musiques Actuelles (SMAC), located in the train station district. This renowned venue, with its quality acoustics and suitable capacity, offers an ideal setting for a human-sized metal festival, where the proximity between the audience and the artists makes all the difference.
International headliners and the French scene
Over its six major editions, Metal Ride Fest has attracted prestigious names from the international metal scene. Gojira, Napalm Death, and Amon Amarth are among the bands that have graced the festival stage. In parallel, the program makes a point of showcasing bands from the French metal scene, such as Seth, Kronos, Resolve, DCA, Depraved, and Ashen, demonstrating the vitality and diversity of French metal.
A festival driven by passion
Metal Ride Fest is an event entirely driven by passionate volunteers from the MetalRide association. This community commitment ensures an authentic festival, rooted in the values of the metal community: sharing, solidarity, musical discovery, and conviviality. The festival contributes to the dynamism of Nancy's alternative cultural scene and to the prominence of L'Autre Canal as a metal programming venue in the Grand Est region.
Metal Ride Fest — edition 2026
Metal Ride Fest returns in April 2026 at L'Autre Canal in Nancy for a new edition. The lineup will be announced during 2026.
Metal Ride Fest — April 2026
The MetalRide association is organizing a new edition of Metal Ride Fest at L'Autre Canal in Nancy in spring 2026. The lineup and practical information will be announced on the association's Facebook page.
Highlights Metal Ride Fest 2026
- New edition at L'Autre Canal in Nancy
- Lineup to be announced
Prices Metal Ride Fest 2026
Practical information — Metal Ride Fest
Practical Information
Venue
L'Autre Canal, 45 boulevard d'Austrasie, 54000 Nancy. Scène de Musiques Actuelles (SMAC) of Nancy.
Access
By public transport: Tram line 1, stop « Foch - Gare TGV ». L'Autre Canal is a 5-minute walk from Nancy SNCF train station.
By car: Nancy is accessible via the A31 motorway. Nearby train station parking.
By train: Nancy-Ville station, a 5-minute walk from the venue.
Prices
The festival is ticketed. Prices vary depending on the editions and the lineup, generally between 15 and 30 euros for a day pass. Online and on-site ticketing.
Schedule
The festival usually takes place over one day, with doors opening in the early afternoon and concerts ending in the evening.
Contact
- MetalRide Association: MetalRide Association Facebook page
- L'Autre Canal: 03 83 38 44 88 — lautrecanalnancy.fr
Practical Tips
Check the detailed program before your visit to plan your trip. In case of bad weather, some activities may be modified or canceled. Follow the event's social media for the latest information and program updates.
Accommodation
For visitors coming from afar, Nancy and its surroundings offer various accommodation options: hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and vacation rentals. It is advisable to book in advance during the festival period. The local tourist office can provide information on accommodation availability.
Accessibility
The event strives to be accessible to all audiences, including people with reduced mobility. For any specific questions regarding accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact the organizers in advance of the event.
Things to discover nearby
Take advantage of your visit to Nancy to discover the local heritage and the riches of Meurthe-et-Moselle. The department is full of historical sites, museums, natural parks, and Lorraine gastronomic specialties to discover throughout the year.
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Where does it take place — Metal Ride Fest
L'Autre Canal
45 boulevard d'Austrasie, 54000 Nancy