That's it, your final pay day has arrived. It's now or never to join us in - wait for it - 20 DAYS!!!!! In three weeks time, around now, Danko Jones will be taking to the stage, followed by Battle Born, Doro, The Virginmarys and the mighty Saxon! Join us 🔥 https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362

Delicious brews from locals Westerham, Wantsum, Tonbridge & Shepherd Neame breweries this year at Maid of Stone.  Plus a dedicated craft cider bar and cocktails. Remember to drink responsibly!

Merch Pre-Orders Close this Friday - Last Chance to guarantee your size. Whatever is left will be sold at the show. https://maidofstone.myshopify.com/

Another Mote Park debut - the awesome Chez Kane brings her infectious classic 80s rock sound to Maid of Stone on Sunday 19th July. I dare anyone not to have their hands in the air for this set 🙌🏼  Hair bands and lycra optional. Prepare to get Reckless 🔥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc-p6U_uA3E

A run supporting Robert John and the Wreck introduced UK audiences to Sam Morrow and we're going to unleash him on a big stage to show Maidstone what he can do. A phenomenal talent - raw, Texas-bred southern rock. Sounds absolutely perfect 👌🏼 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNHVZLy8fDo

🇩🇪 German rockers The New Roses make their Mote on Friday 17th July. Expect melodic, high-energy hard rock with a country edge - just what many MoS regulars are looking for. Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY1aLIotMFc

The Welsh power trio are back - and stepping out on to the Inferno Stage 🔥 on Saturday 18th July. Get your comedy hats ready, bassist H has been known to grab them and wear them. And get ready 🤘🏼 https://youtu.be/uRFvWNtJt84?si=-7KI3KqhH18m4eU0 https://youtu.be/4s5Ju-x_nNc?si=d1ZJumIc5L5aDpyj

Metal Talk called them 'London's loudest band'. Can anyone who has seen DeVere them testify to this? Either way, we are very excited to be hosting the Londoners as they continue their aural assault on the rock world.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL0jRADUkT8

Maid of Stone welcomes the Queen of Metal, Doro, to Mote Park on 18th July. Expect a mixture of Warlock classics and solo songs including from the most excellent recent album Warriors of the Sea 🤘🏼

A Mote Park debut for a very unique blues rock band from Ireland.  From the positive comments we've seen since the announcement, we can see the band adding a lot of more the Chicken Army next month

A Mote Park debut for the highly rated Morganway on Friday 17th July. As a festival we are invested in bringing new bands to the Park who offer something different. And Morganway  fit the bill perfectly. Those vocals 👌🏼 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxf1O3ISw2A

The official MoS playlists are live. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/290fKluYSxC1YQ1ya4mK5R?si=nEqeIm1mSI2vJMopvYWPJA YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KrLri9nY5BR6Gno5XGu-PqDZ8pJgp8x&si=I-URkeR8J5LP1Dt1

A Mote Park debut for Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts. Tuk has plenty of Uk fans from his time fronting 'Biters' and those who have heard his new band know this could be something special 🔥 https://youtu.be/IaHXUY6CXSg?si=KqFn_SW7R23gI_Yo

The easiest way to park up for Maid of Stone is our event parking field, next to the arena. We have day and weekend parking available. Limited space for motorbikes too 🤘🏼 https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362

With 37 bands and no clashes (tech gods allowing 🤞🏼) each band at Maid of Stone can get your full attention. And this year, with 5 minutes between each band, you won't have to rush between stages. www.maidofstonefestival.com

A Mote Park debut for a very talked about up-and-coming band. Silveroller have impressed on every stage they've played. A very well deserved debut - bound to become a favourite of the MoS faithful. Check them out live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgN3YsThhP4

As soon as they announced their return, the calls from the MoS faithful (those infamous Mote(r)heads) rang out - please book them. So we did. And we're very excited about it. Phil and the boys return to Mote Park for their Maid of Stone debut headlining the Inferno stage on 17th July.

The Wildhearts make their MoS debut on Sunday 19th July, back to back with The Almighty. Tell me that pair isn't going to get your fists in the air! With the sad news posted by Ginger recently we hope this isn't the last time we see the band in these parts but, either way, it's going to be special.

It's a double dip of the Virginmarys at this years Maid of Stone as the dynamic duo not only headline the Firestarter Stage on Saturday 18th but also perform an intimate acoustic set earlier in the day in VIP. This is a band we've had our eyes on for a while - they never disappoint 🔥

With six decades of touring experience and a back catalogue of classic albums, Heep with close Maid of Stone 2026 in style.

Tangerine Fields return to Maid of Stone with a fine range of bells, bubbles and bedouins 🌟 Includes access to flushing trailer loos, free showers and a pamper tent with power. https://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/festivals-events/maid-of-stone.html

Rock Royalty comes to Mote park this July as the mighty Saxon lead the charge at Maid of Stone. They are joined by Uriah Heep, The Almighty, Doro, FM, The Wildhearts, Phil Campbell's Bastard Sons and many more. Join us for a full-on weekend of rock with the best crowd around 🤘🏼

Maid of Stone 2026 in full.  47 days to go. If you haven't got your ticket yet, it was payday yesterday.

We are proud to announce that Phil Campbell's Bastard Sons will appear at Maid of Stone on Saturday 18th July. The Sons last played our inaugural show back in 2023 with their late dad (Rest in Peace, Legend) and this set will be a touching tribute to Phil's legacy. Welcome back, boys 🤘🏼

The 2026 Event merch is now live to pre-order & pick up at the event merch stall. Ensure you get what you want, in your size.  https://maidofstone.myshopify.com/

How's this for a milestone! There are only 50 days to go till MAID OF STONE 2026! It's getting real... are you ready?

Another debut from a band that were forced to drop out last year - well they're back, primed and ready to go 🤘🏼 Battle Born will rock your world 🔥 bring the steel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7IXHkRDSoY

He's back - how could it be anyone else! Planet Rock's Breakfast Show and our very own Mr Paul Anthony will return to hosting duties on our Inferno Stage 🔥

A Mote Park debut for Untamed Silence on Saturday 18th July. Fresh off a support slot with the mighty Saxon, they will be bringing big riffs to the Mote Park masses 🤘🏼

New for 2026 - Calling All Gamers and Nostalgia Lovers Kapow Retro Gaming will be on site all three days, offering a huge range of exciting retro games to keep you entertained. With seven gaming stations and over 5000 games to choose from. Who's fancies a Double Dragon team up? 🐉🐉

A MoS debut for a very exciting up-and-coming band on Friday 17th July. Regional One will open the Firestarter Stage (hosted by Emerging Rock Bands). Expect high energy and banging riffs. Nice 👌🏼

🚨 ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE 🚨 If you're in our lane and like to get the word out then advertising at MoS could be just what you're looking for.  We have: Fence cover panels Pages in the official program Stage Screen image/video If interested, drop an email to [email protected]

The official MoS playlists are live. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/290fKluYSxC1YQ1ya4mK5R?si=nEqeIm1mSI2vJMopvYWPJA YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9KrLri9nY5BR6Gno5XGu-PqDZ8pJgp8x&si=I-URkeR8J5LP1Dt1

A Mote Park debut for a very in-demand, up-and-coming band Aethoria, bringing hard rock from Suffolk to the beautiful crowds of Kent. Don't miss this one 🔥

Maid of Stone 2026 - 4 years in & still going strong 💪🏼 Which day makes it special for you? 👇🏻

HEAVY F*$%IN' METAL 🤘🏼 Rattlesnakes make their Maid of Stone debut on Saturday 18th July. What a voice! This one is going to be 🔥 https://youtu.be/d2wASh1D0Sw?si=IO8Brqr2rIt1EahX

📣 EVENT PARKING UPDATE 📣 Low ticket warning on some tickets WEEKEND PARKING - Around 60 passes remaining SATURDAY PARKING - Less than 40 passes remaining If necessary we will look at off-site parking. You know where to go

Local alt rockers Queen Horizon make their Maid of Stone debut on Sunday 19th July. This one has been a year in the waiting 🔥 Support local - especially when they're this good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT65IDKmxkc

Another Mote Park debut, this time the unmistakable Kit Trigg brings his high energy show to Maid of Stone. Get those hands in the air 🙌🏼 you're going to love Kit and his band.

We hope your Band Holiday is a sunny as this ☀️ Whatever you're doing today, let it be glorious and hard rockin' 🤘🏼 75 Days to Go!

Heavy Pettin, 80s rockers who's major label debut in 1983 shook many a record deck are back with a new album 'Rock Generation' and will have their first UK open air festival since reforming at Maid of Stone 🇬🇧 If you're fans of Tokyo Blade, Riot and Y&T check Heavy Pettin' out on Sunday 19th July.

Saturday 18th July at Maid of Stone 🇬🇧 The mighty Saxon headline a stacked lineup including Doro, Danko Jones, Tailgunner, Girlschool, Virginmarys, Xander & The Peace Pirates, Haxan, Battle Born, LN, Rattlesnakes, Kit Trigg & Untamed Silence. Virginmarys & LN will also perform special acoustic shows

One of the most exciting bands on the scene at the moment are making their debut at Maid of Stone in July. Performing on the Firestarter stage plus an intimate VIP acoustic show, we are proud to present pagan metal at its finest, LN

🚨 ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE 🚨 If you're in our lane and like to get the word out then advertising at MoS could be just what you're looking for.  We have: Fence cover panels Pages in the official program Stage Screen image/video If interested, drop an email to [email protected]

🔥 Brand New for 2026 🔥 Introducing the ROADHOUSE a themed diner and bar serving full english, cold beers and grilled favourites for all our campers and Thursday night rockers. If anyone looks like Patrick Swayze, let yourself be known. We have a job for you 😉

Friday 17th July at Maid of Stone 🇬🇧 The Temperance Movement lead the charge alongside A Thousand Horses, FM, The New Roses, Anthony Gomes, Crow Black Chicken, Morganway, Cassidy Paris, DeVere, Sam Morrow & Regional One. Juliet's Not Dead & Jack J Hutchinson play intimate acoustic sets in VIP.

📣 FINAL CALL 📣 All payment plans will end on Thursday at 23:59 This is your absolute last chance to spread the cost of your tickets Adult Weekend Adult Weekend + General Camping Day Tickets From April 1st no payment plans will run as we countdown to the event. https://www.skiddle.com/e/41262362

The Welsh power trio are back - and stepping out on to the Inferno Stage 🔥 on Saturday 18th July. Get your comedy hats ready, bassist H has been known to grab them and wear them. And get ready 🤘🏼 https://youtu.be/uRFvWNtJt84?si=-7KI3KqhH18m4eU0 https://youtu.be/4s5Ju-x_nNc?si=d1ZJumIc5L5aDpyj

Who saw A Thousand Horses in Classic Rock magazine?  A great article - and tees up the band nicely for their Maid of Stone debut.  To all the ATH fans out there, what songs are you hoping make the setlist? * 'Voices' for us 🔥

It's getting warmer ☀️, and we're thinking about a posh tent, with a raised mattress and rugs and flowers, and sitting outside with a cold drink (or two)  🍻 with amazing music playing close by and good friends around us. https://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/festivals-events/maid-of-stone.html