2026 Maid of Stone Festival Saturday Set Times for Saxon, Doro, and Danko Jones Announced
The highly anticipated Maid of Stone Festival 2026 has unveiled its Saturday set times for the event taking place at Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent. The lineup for Saturday promises a day filled with British heavy metal acts, hard rock legends, emerging talent, and an abundance of electrifying riffs that will resonate throughout the park. The headliners closing the day include iconic names such as Saxon, Doro, Danko Jones, and Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons, ensuring a day of thunderous music and rock ‘n’ roll vibes.
Kicking off the day at 11:45 am on the Inferno Stage are Welsh rockers Häxan, known for their energetic hard rock sound that is sure to energize the early festival-goers. Following them are Xander & The Peace Pirates at 1:05 pm, offering a blend of blues, soul, and melodic rock to set the stage for the heavier acts to come. Girlschool, a legendary band in British heavy metal history, will take the stage at 2:25 pm, bringing their unmistakable attitude, powerhouse riffs, and influences that have shaped generations of musicians.
Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons, led by former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell, will unleash their high-octane performance at 3:50 pm, promising a set filled with thunderous guitars and gritty vocals that are sure to captivate the audience. Canadian rock sensation Danko Jones will follow at 5:20 pm, injecting the park with his signature brand of fast, loud, and swagger-filled rock that is bound to get the crowd moving.
At 6:50 pm, the Queen of Metal, Doro Pesch, will take the stage, showcasing her decades-long dedication to traditional heavy metal and captivating the audience with her powerful vocals. Finally, the night will belong to Saxon, one of the iconic bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, who will headline the event at 9:00 pm, promising an unforgettable performance filled with classics, anthems, and a wave of heavy metal energy that will reverberate through Maidstone.
While the Inferno Stage hosts the heavyweights, the Firestarter Stage provides a platform for emerging bands to shine. Acts like Untamed Silence, Kit Trigg, Rattlesnakes, LN, Battle Born, and The Virginmarys will be showcasing their talents throughout the day, offering festival-goers a chance to discover new music and experience a more intimate setting within the festival grounds.
With a lineup that spans from British heavy metal legends to promising up-and-coming bands, Maid of Stone Festival 2026’s Saturday promises a day filled with headbanging, fist-pumping, and unforgettable moments for all rock enthusiasts in attendance.