Nancy Open Air - Heavy Weekend
The heavy metal and hard rock festival in the open air at the Zénith de Nancy
About Heavy Weekend
The Heavy Weekend is a heavy metal and hard rock festival organized annually in June at the Zénith du Grand Nancy in Maxéville, Meurthe-et-Moselle. Created in 2024 by Gérard Drouot Productions, the event utilizes the Zénith's reversible outdoor stage, transforming the venue into an amphitheater capable of hosting up to 25,000 spectators. Over three days, the festival offers an international lineup featuring legends of metal and hard rock on a single stage, with no overlapping concerts.
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A unique amphitheater in France for the giants of metal
The Heavy Weekend - Nancy Open Air was born in 2024 from an ambitious concept: to utilize the exceptional configuration of the Zénith du Grand Nancy, a venue shaped like an electric guitar whose reversible stage opens onto an outdoor amphitheater capable of hosting up to 25,000 people. Nestled at the foot of the Haye forest, in Maxéville, this unique setting offers unparalleled acoustics and atmosphere in France for a heavy music festival.
International legends on a single stage
Produced by Gérard Drouot Productions (GDP), one of France's leading show promoters, the Heavy Weekend stands out with a top-tier lineup exclusively featuring international headliners. From its very first edition in 2024, the festival made a strong impact with Scorpions, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, and Extreme. The 2025 edition continued this momentum with Slipknot, Dream Theater, Powerwolf, Saxon, Europe, and Mass Hysteria. For 2026, Sabaton, Gojira (for their only French concert), and Electric Callboy are announced alongside Trivium, Savatage, and the Cavalera Brothers.
A concept with no overlaps
The artistic direction of the Heavy Weekend is clear: one stage, no overlapping concerts. Each evening, a major headliner closes the show, preceded by carefully selected bands to ensure a progressive build-up. This format allows festival-goers to enjoy the entire lineup without frustration, in a grand outdoor concert atmosphere.
A major event in the Grand Est region
In just three editions, the Heavy Weekend has established itself as one of the biggest metal and hard rock festivals in France and the unmissable summer event in the Grand Est region. The event is part of the broader Nancy Open Air season, a summer series of outdoor concerts at the Zénith du Grand Nancy, which also hosts other musical events throughout the summer. The combination of an international-caliber lineup, an exceptional venue, and professional organization makes the Heavy Weekend a benchmark in the European metal scene.
Heavy Weekend — edition 2026
Third edition of Heavy Weekend with Sabaton on Friday, Gojira (only French concert in 2026) on Saturday, and Electric Callboy on Sunday, accompanied by Trivium, Savatage, Cavalera Brothers, Three Days Grace, Nova Twins, and Tobias Sammet's Avantasia.
Heavy Weekend 2026: Sabaton, Gojira, and Electric Callboy
The third edition of Heavy Weekend will take place from June 5 to 7, 2026, at the Zénith du Grand Nancy. The lineup promises to be exceptional with Sabaton on Friday, Gojira on Saturday for their only concert in France in 2026, and Electric Callboy on Sunday. The bill is completed by Trivium, Savatage, the Cavalera Brothers, Three Days Grace, Nova Twins, and Tobias Sammet's Avantasia.
The sale of 3-day passes began on October 27, 2025, at a price of €185. The festival confirms its status as a major metal event in France with an international-caliber lineup.
Programme Heavy Weekend 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
- Sabaton
- Tobias Sammet's Avantasia
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Gojira (only concert in France in 2026)
- Trivium
- Cavalera Brothers
- Nova Twins
Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Electric Callboy
- Savatage
- Three Days Grace
Highlights Heavy Weekend 2026
- Gojira's only concert in France in 2026
- Sabaton, Electric Callboy, and Trivium complete the lineup
- Return of Savatage, American metal legends
- 3-day pass at €185 on sale since October 27, 2025
Prices Heavy Weekend 2026
Practical information — Heavy Weekend
Practical Information - Heavy Weekend 2026
Dates
Friday 5, Saturday 6, and Sunday 7 June 2026.
Location
The festival takes place at the Zénith du Grand Nancy, in the outdoor amphitheater, Rue du Zénith, 54320 Maxéville.
Access
- By car: From the A31 motorway, take the Nancy-Maxéville exit. The Zénith is located in the former Solvay quarries area. Follow the "Zénith" signs.
- By train: Nancy-Ville station (TGV Est from Paris in 1h30). From the station, the Zénith is accessible by tram (line 1, CHU Brabois stop then transfer) or by special shuttle on concert nights.
- Parking: Free parking near the Zénith. Park-and-ride facilities with shuttles may be available on busy nights.
Ticketing
Tickets are available on the official website heavyweekend.live, on zenith-de-nancy.com, and at usual points of sale. Several options are offered:
- 3-day pass: starting from €185 (2026 price)
- 1-day pass: available for each evening
- VIP offers: premium packages with priority access
Schedule
Doors open in the early afternoon. Concerts run until late evening. Detailed schedules will be announced a few weeks before the festival.
On-site Services
- Food and drink stands on site
- Official merchandise booths
- Water points and restrooms
Contact
- Official website: www.heavyweekend.live
- Zénith Ticketing: 03 72 31 28 04
- Zénith Information: 03 83 93 27 27
House Rules
As with all events at the Zénith du Grand Nancy, the festival enforces strict rules: no glass bottles, dangerous objects, or umbrellas are allowed. Large bags are not permitted. Security checks are carried out at the entrance.
Accessibility
The Zénith du Grand Nancy is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Reserved seating is available in the amphitheater. For any specific requests, please contact Zénith ticketing in advance of the event.
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Zénith du Grand Nancy - Amphithéâtre en plein air
Rue du Zénith, 54320 Maxéville