Welcome to Eyesore On Tour 2026 — the home for the festival sub-categories we’re working across this summer (and beyond), plus links to the charity bits we’re proud to support. If you’re heading to a field, a warehouse, or a big daft arena full of riffs, this is where you’ll find 100% official band & event merchandise tied to the weekends we’re out trading.
We’re on the road again in 2026 with the same cracking run of UK festivals — from the big-ticket chaos of Download at Donington Park to the heavy, independent heart of Bloodstock at Catton Park.
Festivals & events we’re working with in 2026
Download Festival (Donington Park)
The UK’s landmark rock and metal weekender — massive stages, huge crowds, and a proper “start of summer” feel. We’ll be there bringing official merch for bands on the bill (and the stuff you forgot to pack).
2000Trees Festival (Upcote Farm)
Friendly vibes, big singalongs, and a brilliant mix of punk, hardcore, alt-rock and everything adjacent. A top one for catching bands before they explode — and coming home with a fresh stack of merch.
Steelhouse Festival (Ebbw Vale, Wales)
Classic rock and heavy metal on a mountain — genuinely one of the most unique settings in the UK. Big riffs, big views, and a proper community feel all weekend.
RADAR Festival (Manchester)
Forward-thinking rock and metal with a focus on the innovative end of the scene. If you’re into modern prog, genre-mash, and bands doing something a bit different, you’ll feel right at home.
Bloodstock Open Air (Catton Park)
Independent, unapologetically heavy, and built for metalheads. Bloodstock’s the kind of place where new favourites get discovered early and shirts get wrecked quickly.
ArcTanGent Festival (Fernhill Farm)
For the proggy, the mathy, the post-everything — ArcTanGent is a pilgrimage if you like your riffs technical and your time signatures suspicious. Expect discoveries, deep cuts, and proper “where have they been all my life?” moments.
Stonedead Festival (Newark)
A one-day, one-stage celebration with that old-school Monsters-of-Rock spirit — straight to the point and built for rock fans who want maximum bands with minimal faff.
Damnation Festival (Manchester)
A proper deep-dive into extreme and underground sounds — indoors, loud, and stacked. If you like your lineup heavy and your day relentlessly intense, this is the one.
Charity & community links
On Tour isn’t just gigs and graft — it’s also where we highlight the charity work we back throughout the year. Have a browse, learn what the funds support, and if you’re able to chip in (or share it about), it all helps. We’ll keep these links updated as the season rolls on.
Why shop festival merch with Eyesore Merch?
- Official merch from bands playing the events we’re working
- Festival-ready gear: tees, hoodies, long sleeves, patches & accessories
- UK delivery, 30-day returns, and Eye Points on every order
Whether you’re gearing up for Download, planning your Bloodstock haul, or getting your prog fix at ArcTanGent and RADAR, we’ll see you out there — and if you spot us, come say hi (we’re the ones surrounded by boxes, looking oddly cheerful about it).
WE LOVE MUSIC – WE LOVE ENTERTAINMENT – WE LOVE MERCH!
