- Wacken Open Air (Germany) - Known as the largest heavy metal festival in the world, Wacken has been running since 1990 and attracts over 80,000 fans each year.
- Hellfest (France) - Held in the town of Clisson, Hellfest features a diverse lineup of metal, rock, and punk bands.
- Bloodstock Open Air (UK) - This festival, held in Derbyshire, England, focuses on heavy metal and features both established and up-and-coming bands.
- Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium) - This festival, held in the town of Dessel, features a mix of classic and contemporary metal bands.
- Dynamo Metal Fest (Netherlands) - Held in the city of Eindhoven, this festival features a mix of established and underground metal bands.
- Download Festival (UK/France) - This festival, held in both the UK and France, features a mix of rock and metal bands, including many big-name headliners.
- Summer Breeze (Germany) - Held in the town of Dinkelsbühl, this festival features a mix of metal, rock, and punk bands.
- MetalDays (Slovenia) - This festival, held in the town of Tolmin, features a mix of established and underground metal bands.
- Copenhell (Denmark) - Held in the city of Copenhagen, this festival features a mix of established and underground metal bands.
- Full Force Festival (Germany) - This festival, held in the town of Ferropolis, features a mix of established and underground metal bands with a focus on extreme metal
