To celebrate 35 years of their career, Moonspell are going further than ever with the launch of Moonfest, a new festival celebrating not only this milestone in the band's history but also the spirit, diversity and enduring appeal of heavy metal.
The announcement follows the confirmation of the band's 40-date European tour, God Is A Vampire, scheduled for March and April 2027, and comes shortly after Moonspell presented their latest album, Far From God, at a completely sold-out Hard Club in Porto, following a similarly successful show in Sintra in September.
Taking place on 30 October 2027 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Moonfest marks another major milestone in the history of one of Portugal's most internationally acclaimed bands.
Personally curated by the band, the line-up brings together tradition and modernity. Moonspell will be joined by Finland's Amorphis, one of the biggest and most influential institutions in Finnish metal; Switzerland's Zeal & Ardor, among the most innovative acts in contemporary metal, blending blues and gospel with Scandinavian black metal; the UK's Towards The Sinister, formed by the original founders of My Dying Bride; and, opening the festival, Portugal's Heavenwood, who released new music in 2026, the year of their 30th anniversary.
Alongside performances by the guest bands, the night will culminate with Moonspell taking the stage for a journey through more than three decades of gothic metal with a distinctly Portuguese signature, presented in the biggest production of their career.
This may be the festival's first edition, but Moonfest is built on quality and originality, with fair pricing and audience comfort in mind. One October night to remember, worthy of the incredible and fascinating history of Portugal's Moonspell.
Moonspell have also confirmed the following live dates for January 2027: 9 January 2027 at CAE in Figueira da Foz (PT), and 14 January 2027 aboard 70000 Tons Of Metal (US). For the previously announced God Is A Vampire European Tour 2027, and more on the band's latest opus, Far From God, follow the links HERE. Link


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