The Return of the Gods 2023

The heavy metal festival Return of the Gods 2023 will take place on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Arena Parco Nord, in Bologna.

The tickets are now on sale. A ticket for the Golden Circle costs 129.99€, while a general admission ticket is 99.99€.

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THE LINEUP OF THE RETURN OF THE GODS 2023

So far, the artists confirmed for the Return of the Gods 2023 are:

Pantera

The legendary American band Pantera returns to Italy 22 years after their last concert. This will be an unrepeatable opportunity both to listen to songs that made metal history and inspired millions of fans, and to pay tribute to the memory of Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.

Kreator

Kreator is the most important band of the Teutonic thrash metal scene, led by the unmistakable Mille Petrozza.

Behemoth

Behemoth are the contemporary leaders of black death metal, led by the charismatic Adam “Nergal” Darski.

Many other bands will soon join the lineup of The Return of the Gods 2023.

THE VENUE OF THE RETURN OF THE GODS 2023

Arena Parco Nord, the venue of the Return of the Gods 2023, is a natural amphitheater located in Bologna, used primarily for open-air concerts.

The amphitheater served as the venue for the Independent Days Festival since 1999, a music festival which today is held in Milan, under the name of I-Days Festival.

Arena Parco Nord was also the venue for the 2019 and 2022 editions of the Bologna Sonic Park.

The venue is located about 4 kilometers away from the historical center of Bologna, and about 3.5 kilometers from the Bologna Centrale railway station.

The closest bus stop is Parco Nord, located about 80 meters away, on the bus Lines 25, 410 and 925.

You can also reach the venue by car, taking the A14 motorway, then the exit to Bologna Fiera, and turn right at the first roundabout.