Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime – The Final Chapter @ Time to Rock Festival
| Geoff Tate | |
| July 4, 2026 | |
| 12:00 pm | |
| Knislinge, Sweden | |
| Time to Rock Festival | |
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Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band.
**Dates & Venue**
The 2026 edition of Time To Rock takes place **July 3–6** at **Knislinge Folkets Park**, nestled by the Helge River in Knislinge, Skåne, southern Sweden.
**History & Identity**
Established in 2006 (originally Helge Å Festival) and rebranded to *Time To Rock* in 2022, the festival has grown a reputation as “Sweden’s coziest rock festival.” It’s cherished for its welcoming vibe, excellent service, and strong connection between artists, organizers, and fans.
**Line-up Highlights**
The first wave of confirmed artists includes notable names such as **Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter**, along with **Gotthard**, and **The Haunted**—among others.
**Atmosphere & Experience**
With a modest capacity of around 5,000, the festival delivers an intimate, relaxed setting. Attendees enjoy spacious grounds, short queues, artist approachability, and superb service in a beautifully scenic atmosphere.
**Camping & Amenities**
On-site camping—managed by IFK Knislinge—features showers, toilets, a kiosk, and barbecue zones (without electrical hookups). Early ticket buyers receive prime camping locations (“ABC” areas), with access opening Thursday, July 3 at 15:00 and running through Tuesday, July 8 at 12:00.
**Access & Transport**
Easily accessible via nearby train stations in Hässleholm and Kristianstad (reachable from Copenhagen Airport). Shuttle or walking options are available from the stations, and parking (including accessible spots) lies within a comfortable 400 m from the venue.
**Ticketing**
Tickets range from general admission to VIP and youth tiers. For instance:
* **3-day VIP (18+)** around SEK 3,195
* **3-day General** around SEK 2,595
* **3-day Youth (≤17)** around SEK 1,495
Tickets are delivered digitally as PDFs.