MARILYN MANSON is the third headliner confirmed for Mystic Festival 2027, bringing his dark, theatrical brand of industrial rock and alternative metal to Gdańsk for the first time. He will close one of the festival’s days on the Main Stage, joining previously announced headliners FAITH NO MORE and HELLOWEEN for the Polish metal festival’s return next June.
Mystic Festival takes place from 10 to 12 June 2027, with the latest announcement adding another major name to a line-up already featuring a broad mix of metal veterans, extreme music and contemporary heavy acts. The festival will also move to a new location for 2027, taking place at the grounds around Polsat Plus Arena Gdańsk in the Letnica district.
A FIRST APPEARANCE AT MYSTIC FESTIVAL
More than three decades after making his debut with Portrait of an American Family in 1994, MARILYN MANSON remains one of the most recognisable and provocative figures in alternative music. His distinctive blend of industrial rock, glam, shock rock and alternative metal has always resisted easy categorisation, while his elaborate stage productions have made him a familiar presence at major festivals around the world.
His catalogue includes landmark albums such as Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals and Holy Wood, alongside songs including The Beautiful People, The Dope Show and mOBSCENE. His interpretation of EURYTHMICS’ Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) also became one of his best-known recordings, introducing his unsettling industrial sound to a wider audience.
Manson’s appearance at Mystic Festival will be his first at the event. Organisers are promising a theatrical headline performance, bringing his distinctive visual aesthetic and extensive catalogue to the Main Stage in June 2027.
His latest studio era centres on One Assassination Under God, the title associated with his most recent album releases. The material continues his exploration of darker themes, delivered through the confrontational sound and imagery that have defined much of his career.
THREE VERY DIFFERENT HEADLINERS
With MARILYN MANSON now confirmed, Mystic Festival has announced three headline acts representing different eras and styles of heavy music. FAITH NO MORE were the first headliners revealed, marking a major return for the influential American band, whose fusion of alternative metal, funk, punk and experimental rock has inspired generations of musicians. Their appearance is particularly significant for fans, with the group returning to the stage after an extended period away from live performances.
German power metal legends HELLOWEEN were subsequently announced as another headliner. Their 2027 appearance is set to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary, bringing four decades of speed metal, soaring vocals and melodic anthems to the festival.
The addition of MARILYN MANSON gives the headline line-up a darker, more theatrical edge. Together, the three acts underline Mystic Festival’s broad approach to heavy music, spanning alternative rock, classic power metal and industrial-influenced metal.
MORE HEAVY NAMES CONFIRMED
The wider programme is already taking shape, with CHILDREN OF BODOM, LORNA SHORE, WATAIN, CONVERGE, GREEN LUNG, CRYPTOPSY, BODYSNATCHER and CELESTIAL SANCTUARY among the acts announced so far.
The variety of names points towards another expansive edition, balancing established bands with contemporary artists pushing the boundaries of extreme music. Further additions are expected as the organisers continue to build the programme across the festival’s five stages.
Mystic Festival has established itself as one of Poland’s major gatherings for metal fans, bringing international acts to Gdańsk for three days of heavy music. The move to the Letnica area for 2027 marks a new chapter for the event, with the organisers preparing to welcome fans to a different festival
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