Maryland Deathfest
- Dates
- May 27 to 30, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Power Plant Live!
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Maryland Deathfest returns to Power Plant Live!, Baltimore, MD, May 27 to 30, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Maryland Deathfest is a four-day extreme metal festival in downtown Baltimore, billed by its organizer as America's biggest annual metal party. The 22nd edition runs May 27 to 30, 2027 across five stages: Market Place, Power Plant Live, Nevermore Hall, Soundstage and Angels Rock Bar. Founded in 2003, it has hosted over 900 bands. The 2027 bill of more than 90 acts includes Enslaved, Candlemass, Overkill, Autopsy, Voivod and Repulsion, with special sets playing albums in full. Death metal, grindcore, doom, thrash, hardcore, black metal and experimental bands share the lineup.
How it works
The festival runs four days, plus a pre-fest event, over five open-air and indoor stages in one general area of Baltimore, so walking between venues is minimal. A vendor village has more than 35 merchandise vendors, alongside food and drink vendors. Tickets are on sale through the organizer. Doors, set times, wristband redemption, parking, allowed items and a festival area map are announced gradually, and the Angels Rock Bar and pre-fest lineups are still to come.
Who it suits
This suits dedicated extreme metal fans who want a dense bill of underground and legendary bands in one walkable city area rather than a camping field. It is an all-ages event, and attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fans needing ADA accommodations can email the organizer so their needs can be passed to the venues, and the festival does not issue press or photo passes.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Maryland Deathfest on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport BWI.
How do I get to Maryland Deathfest?
By car
Most people drive to Maryland Deathfest. The nearest major airport is BWI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Light Rail boards directly inside BWI at Concourse E (no shuttle needed) and runs to Downtown Baltimore, stopping near Camden Yards and the Convention Center, a short walk or rideshare from the Market Place/Power Plant Live venue cluster.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Power Plant Live's own visitor page (the hub venue for the Market Place cluster) lists two self-parking garages: Pier V Garage (711 E. Pratt Street, discounted parking Thu/Fri/Sat for guests arriving after 4pm, validated at Leinie's Lodge & Beer Garden or the Red Power Plant Live VIP tent) and Frederick Street Garage (15 S. Frederick St., directly behind the venue with direct walk-in access to the Alley). Valet parking is also available at the 34 Market Place semi-circle, Friday/Saturday from 6pm, starting at $12; blackout dates may apply for holidays/special events. No dedicated MDF-branded parking page was found, this is the venue's own general Power Plant Live guidance, which covers the same block MDF uses.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at BWI
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Baltimore. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Maryland Deathfest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
1741 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Dense downtown club-circuit festival with no camping culture of any kind around it, no Hipcamp listings would be relevant this close to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Genuinely low-value for this urban festival.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Maryland Deathfest 2027?
May 27 to 30, 2027
Where is Maryland Deathfest held?
multiple downtown Baltimore venues (Power Plant Live, Soundstage, Nevermore Hall, Angels Rock Bar, Market Place), Baltimore, MD.