Portuguese gothic metal legends Moonspell are celebrating their 35th anniversary in grand style with the launch of MOONFEST, a brand-new festival taking place on October 30, 2027, at Lisbon’s MEO Arena.

Personally curated by Moonspell, the festival will bring together an impressive international lineup, featuring Finnish melodic metal veterans Amorphis, Switzerland’s genre-defying Zeal & Ardor, and Towards The Sinister, a British project formed by the original founders of My Dying Bride. Portuguese gothic metal outfit Heavenwood, who celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2026, will open the event.

The evening will culminate in a special performance by Moonspell, promising a journey through more than three decades of the band’s musical history, accompanied by what is set to be their biggest stage production to date.

The announcement follows the confirmation of Moonspell’s extensive “God is a Vampire” European tour, featuring 40 dates throughout March and April 2027. The band have also recently presented their latest album, “Far From God,” with a sold-out performance at Porto’s Hard Club.

More than an anniversary celebration, MOONFEST aims to honour the diversity, creativity and enduring spirit of heavy metal, bringing together different generations and styles for one special night in Lisbon.

With an ambitious lineup and a milestone performance from its hosts, the inaugural MOONFEST promises to be a memorable celebration of Moonspell’s legacy.