An Elvis-fronted Nirvana, a heavy metal disco tribute, and an army of monster trucks will tear into Shepton Mallet this summer as Rock n Ribs Festival hits the Bath & West Showground for the first time from Friday, 17 July to Sunday, 19 July 2026.

The three-day Americana blowout lands with a stacked line-up across two stages. The Monster Truck Main Stage will unleash Elvana, Tragedy, Stiff Bizkit, Michael Mathers and Madeleine Roberts — plus weekend sets from Live/Wire (AC/DC), Bon Giovi, Metallica Reloaded, Nic-Cage Against the Machine, Jagged Little Alanis, Creedence Clearwater Review and Sweet Like Sabrina.

Meanwhile, the Country Stage will deliver a southern-fried mix of tribute acts and rising stars, including First Time Flyers, The Outlaw Orchestra, Not the Cowboys and Taynee Lord. Weekend highlights include the Luke Combs Experience, Chris Stapleton Experience, Johnny Cash Roadshow, Josh Beer, Hannah Trim, Andrew Jones, Biff Country Band and Tristan Hu.

Beyond the music, organisers are promising the full red-white-and-blue spectacle: monster truck rides, wild west shows, wall of death stunts, wrestling, movie cars, BMX madness and USA-style food vendors grilling everything from ribs to hot dogs.

There's a new Vegas-style zone called Geezer's Palace with tribute acts, drag queen bingo and karaoke, and a late-night campfire hangout dubbed Billy Bob's Woods.

It's the festival's first time at the Bath & West — and they're going all-in. Come as you are.

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