Last updated: 10 September 2026. 20–21 August 2027 · Szczecin, Poland; Łasztownia and Plac Gryfitów.
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Hells Bells returns to Szczecin for its second edition on 20–21 August 2027. The waterfront setting makes a city stay a useful starting point, but the new August dates matter: the inaugural festival took place in June 2026, and some older accommodation information still refers to that first edition.
What is confirmed for 2027?
The festival’s homepage confirms the August weekend and names Łasztownia, Plac Gryfitów and the port area beside Stara Rzeźnia as its setting. It describes a mix of metal and punk. Follow the 2027 announcements for the actual artists and programme rather than treating the first edition’s lineup as a promise.
Use the ticket link on the official Hells Bells website and verify the date on the product. Check whether it covers one day or the complete weekend, along with any separate upgrade conditions. Secure admission before paying for travel whose cancellation terms do not work for you.
Compare Szczecin and Berlin arrivals
The organiser identifies Szczecin–Goleniów (SZZ) as the nearby airport and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) as an alternative with a wider range of connections. Compare the entire itinerary into Szczecin, including the onward bus or rail leg and its service on your date.
Do not rely on a headline driving time from Berlin when booking an airport connection. Allow for baggage, waiting and cross-border transport changes. A later Berlin landing may be less useful than an earlier connection into Szczecin even if its airfare is lower. Keep the operator’s final destination and pickup point with your ticket.
Choose a waterfront or central hotel carefully
Start an accommodation search with Szczecin and map the route to Łasztownia. The riverfront location means bridges and actual walking routes matter more than a small distance circle. A central hotel can make restaurants and a pre-festival morning easier, while a waterfront property may simplify the walk back.
Check reception hours, breakfast and luggage storage if you will arrive before your room is ready. Apartments can work for friends sharing, but inspect bedding, the number of guests allowed and late self-check-in instructions. Compare the complete weekend cost, including any cleaning charge, with two ordinary hotel nights.
Treat camping as unconfirmed
The accommodation page says the first edition did not plan an official campsite. That statement does not establish the camping policy for August 2027. Unless the organiser publishes a current camping product, build your plan around a hotel or a separately confirmed legal campsite.
For camper travel, check the specific overnight parking or campsite reservation, access times and services. A festival car park, marina or open area beside the river is not automatically a place to sleep. Travellers who need power or accessible washrooms should verify those facilities directly before choosing a pitch.
Arrival day and the daily route
Consider arriving Thursday 19 August if you want time to check in and understand the waterfront route before Friday’s performances. Staying until Sunday 22 August avoids needing to leave during the final evening. These are suggested travel nights, not additional festival dates.
Once the 2027 site plan appears, save the correct public entrance and the route from your room. Check the final bag rules and age or accessibility conditions before departure. Carry hearing protection and a light extra layer for time outdoors, and use the forecast close to the event to decide what else to pack.
Keep the city break separate from the show schedule
Use an early arrival or a spare morning for a relaxed waterfront walk and a meal. Avoid a tight sightseeing booking immediately before your first essential set. If a companion wants a different itinerary, agree a meeting point that does not depend on entering a ticketed area.
Before paying the final travel balance, recheck the event date, venue map, ticket type and airport connection. Revisit the accommodation page for new 2027 arrangements. The earlier edition’s film below is useful for atmosphere, while the current organiser notices should guide all practical decisions.
Compare flights for your route
Compare flights to Szczecin–Goleniów. Check dates, baggage and the complete onward journey before booking.
Find a place to stay
Use the flight and hotel search below to compare your travel dates. For hotels, start with Szczecin, Poland, then check the actual route between each property and the festival entrance. The map shows accommodation choices; it does not include festival admission.
Watch: a previous edition
The festival’s own film from day two of the inaugural edition, 27 June 2026. The next edition is in August 2027; the earlier footage does not confirm its lineup or final site layout.
Watch on Youtube · Video by Hells Bells Festival.
Official planning sources
- Official Hells Bells 2027 dates and venue
- Festival airport and transport guidance
- Accommodation page; first-edition camping reference
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Featured photograph: representative music image, not a photograph of Hells Bells Festival. Photo by Luan Kawee on Pexels, used under the Pexels License.