NWOBHM heavyweights Saxon and reformed rockers The Temperance Motion have been introduced as headliners for subsequent yr’s fourth Maid Of Stone competition.
Different acts confirmed for the three-day occasion – held at Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent from July 17-19 – embrace A Thousand Horses, FM, Anthony Gomes, Danko Jones, The Wildhearts, The New Roses, Tailgunner, Cobra Spell, Häxan, Morganway, Cassidy Paris, Equipment Trigg, Silveroller, Crow Black Hen, The Virginmarys and Chez Kane. Native acts Queen Horizon and Battle Born, who each needed to pull out of this yr’s competition, return to the invoice in 2026. The opening night time headliner has but to be introduced.
“The Mighty Saxon are happy to announce they are going to be on the Maid of Stone Pageant in Maidstone UK, July 2026!” say Saxon. “See you there!”
“It’s been one other difficult yr with so many main acts touring the UK this summer season, however we’ve managed to drag collectively a line-up we’re extremely pleased with,” says competition booker Chris Wright. “The assist from followers retains rising, and 2026 is shaping as much as be one other nice yr.”
The primary Maid Of Stone competition in 2023 featured headline units from The Therapy, Glenn Hughes and Airbourne, whereas 2024’s two-day occasion was headlined by Wolfmother and Mr Huge. This yr, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Soiled Honey topped the opening night time invoice, with Black Stone Cherry and Michael Schenker headlining over the weekend.
Maid Of Stone tickets are on sale now, with grownup weekend tickets costing £168 and VIP upgrades out there.