Inferno Fest Canceled Due To Norway Banning Public Events Through April

The coronavirus ripple effect is taking its hold on the metal scene. As Norway has banned all public events through the end of April to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the annual Inferno festival is forced to cancel its event.

The festival released this statement:

“INFERNO 2020 CANCELLED

We are sorry to inform you that Inferno 2020 is cancelled. All public events in Norway are banned until the end of April, and this period might be extended. The health authorities estimate 4-5 months. So, there are no chance that we can make Inferno happen this year.

We would like to thank you all for your support and feedback in this difficult time. We’d also like to thank all our partners, crew and volunteers for all their work and dedication for Inferno 2020.

So, what about next year?

Inferno 2021 will happen. The dates are 1st – 4th of April. So, mark it in your calendars.

We have been in contact with the bands and offered to move their concerts to next year. So far everyone is positive, but of course they will need some time to verify if they are able to. Some of them have already confirmed. We will get back to you with the first confirmations next week.

More good news!

All tickets bought for Inferno 2020 will be valid for 2021.

We will be back! See you all next Easter in Oslo.”

To keep up with all the cancelations in light of the coronavirus outbreak, we are keeping a running list to keep you informed that we will update as more news becomes available. Follow that list here.