July 23–26, 2026 | Red Eagle Campground, East Glacier, Montana
First-wave tickets are live — before the bears take them all.
The mountains are calling again — and they’re calling in Norwegian. Fire in the Mountains has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, and it’s already sounding like the most breathtaking way to develop tinnitus this side of Glacier National Park.
Leading the charge are Enslaved, returning to Montana’s sacred peaks, and Borknagar, performing their only U.S. show — a rare event that’s likely to summon both ancient spirits and overpriced gas receipts. They’ll be joined by Oregon’s cosmic doom travelers Yob (presented by Firekeeper Alliance), the long-awaited U.S. debut of blackened folk entity Gallowbraid, Japan’s avant-metal institution Sigh, and America’s frontier black metal poets Wayfarer.
Also appearing: Midwife (slowcore hymns for the high plains), Tarantella (Western noir soundtracks for sunset breakdowns), Galvanist (Montana’s own progressive doom storm), and Nocturne, the New Mexico Indigenous black metal trio bringing spiritual ferocity to the mountain air.
Headliners are still to be announced, but it’s safe to assume they’ll also wear black and look majestic against the sunset.
The festival runs July 23–26, 2026, at Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier, Montana — right where the wild meets the wired. First-wave tickets, VIP passes, camping options, and BBQ reservations are available now. All passes include live performances, lakeside access (for swimming or quiet reflection), workshops and panels curated by Firekeeper Alliance, and participation in the Grand Entry hosted by the Blackfeet Nation on Thursday, July 23.
More than just a festival, Fire in the Mountains is a fully immersive experience — merging heavy music, Indigenous culture, and the breathtaking landscapes of what the Blackfeet call “The Backbone of the World.” It also remains North America’s only alcohol-free heavy music festival, focusing instead on healing, awareness, and connection — particularly around suicide prevention in Indian Country.
Through music, art, and the power of shared experience, Fire in the Mountains continues to blaze as one of the most meaningful, spiritually charged, and genuinely unique gatherings in heavy music culture.
More announcements are on the horizon — once the smoke clears.
