The Festival Pit Is Changing: Rising Costs and Shrinking Tour Routes in 2026
Touring costs are up and routes are shrinking, but compact festivals and DIY rooms are keeping metal's pit alive. Here's how the 2026 live map is being redrawn.
Touring costs are up and routes are shrinking, but compact festivals and DIY rooms are keeping metal's pit alive. Here's how the 2026 live map is being redrawn.