Mister Folk Festival

A festival dedicated to folk and viking metal in Rome

The Mister Folk Festival is the capital's main event entirely dedicated to folk metal and viking metal. Born from the Mister Folk webzine—the only Italian site specializing in these genres—the festival brings together Italian and international bands united by an epic, pagan, and Nordic aesthetic, where extreme metal sounds blend with traditional folk and Celtic instruments.

Traffic Live and the Prenestino-Casilino district

The event takes place at Traffic Live, a historic club located at Via Prenestina 738, in the Prenestino-Casilino district on the eastern outskirts of Rome, in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio. The venue combines an indoor concert hall with an outdoor garden area: more intimate and acoustic artists perform in the greenery, while heavier bands animate the main stage, creating a sonic journey that keeps the audience engaged until late at night.

The fifth edition and the festival's history

Active since 2017, the Mister Folk Festival has hosted prominent names from the European folk and pagan metal scene over the years. In 2026, the festival reaches its fifth edition, cementing its status as a reference point for genre enthusiasts in Italy. Past headliners include the Scottish band Saor and the Latvian band Skyforger, showcasing the event's international reach.

Atmosphere and audience

The Mister Folk Festival is much more than just a series of concerts: it is a celebration for a tight-knit community. Chants, dances, impromptu walls of death, and strong audience participation characterize every edition. The atmosphere blends the theatricality of folk performances with the power of metal, in a convivial climate that reflects the boisterous and inclusive spirit typical of the viking and pagan scene.

A must-attend for genre fans

For those who love Bathory, Ensiferum, and the great Scandinavian folk metal tradition, the Mister Folk Festival is the ideal opportunity to discover both emerging and established acts from this world live in Rome. The festival also promotes numerous Italian bands, contributing to the growth of an increasingly vibrant national scene.