LINEUP
Where Rock Icons and Rising Stars Share the Stage
Welcome to the 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise, a high-octane floating festival where the spirit of hard rock and heavy metal roars louder than the ocean. This is more than a concert at sea. It’s five electrifying days of riffs, anthems, and once-in-a-lifetime performances from a lineup that spans generations of rock royalty and rising stars.
This is your chance to set sail with the artists who shaped the past, define the present, and are forging the future of rock. From arena headliners to cult favorites, the Monsters of Rock Cruise lineup is a roll call of rock legends and fan-favorite bands delivering unforgettable shows in intimate, festival-style settings aboard the Norwegian Joy.
YOUR MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2026 PERFORMERS
Prepare yourself for a nonstop sonic assault from a lineup built for true fans.
Here’s the official artist roster for Monsters of Rock Cruise: Rock the Nations, sailing April 12–17, 2026:
- Black Label Society
- Night Ranger
- The Darkness
- Queensrÿche
- Stryper
- Symphony X
- Y&T
- Slaughter
- Steven Adler
- D-A-D
- Great White
- Lita Ford
- Quiet Riot
- The Almighty
- British Lion
- Nelson
- TNT
- Vixen
- Loudness
- Crazy Lixx
- Faster Pussycat
- The Quireboys
- Dangerous Toys
- Killer Dwarfs
- Soto-Ellefson
- Soto
- Soto/Bieler
- Steelheart
- Nestor
- Heavens Edge
- Crashdïet
- Black ‘N Blue
- Vain
- Mac Sabbath
- Tuff
- The Southern River Band
- Cassidy Paris
- Spread Eagle
- Paradise Kitty
- Enuff Z’Nuff
- Stone Whiskey
From American metal icons to European glam warriors, this lineup is curated to ensure that every day and every stage delivers the kind of adrenaline-fueled experience only a Monsters of Rock Cruise can provide.
EXCLUSIVE SETS &
UNREPEATABLE MOMENTS
Expect more than just the hits. Onboard performances are designed to surprise and delight. You’ll catch collaborative jams, unique acoustic sets, themed shows, and rare deep cuts that artists reserve for these special occasions.
Whether it’s witnessing Steven Adler blaze through classic Guns N’ Roses tracks, experiencing Symphony X’s prog-metal mastery, or seeing rising stars like Cassidy Paris stake their claim to the next generation of rock, the Monsters of Rock Cruise lineup is built for unforgettable moments that go far beyond a standard concert tour.
A ROCK CRUISE
UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Monsters of Rock Cruise isn’t merely about watching your heroes from afar. It’s about sailing with them. Throughout the cruise, fans have the chance to cross paths with artists in hallways, chat during Q&A sessions, and capture memories in photo ops. It’s an immersive community where fans and artists share not only the music but the journey itself.
From themed costume parties to interactive artist events, the energy never fades. This isn’t just a rock cruise. It’s a gathering of the tribe, a floating nation of rock lovers where every riff is a passport stamp and every encore is history in the making.
WHY THIS LINEUP
ROCKS THE SHIP
There’s a reason rock fans worldwide mark their calendars for Monsters of Rock Cruise. The lineup is massive and is meticulously curated to celebrate the fierce, anthemic, and passionate spirit of hard rock and metal. It’s a festival where powerhouse greats and newcomers alike deliver performances that become bucket list memories among fans.
SECURE YOUR PLACE AMONG ROCK ROYALTY
Don’t just watch rock history. Sail through it. Join us aboard the Norwegian Joy for the 2026 Monsters of Rock Cruise and experience the ultimate lineup of hard rock and heavy metal. From blistering live sets to one-of-a-kind fan experiences, this is your all-access pass to five days of pure Rock N’ Roll glory.
Book your cabin now and claim your spot in the Monsters of Rock Cruise story.