The second-annual rock off heavy metal and rock music festival will be held from Aug. 1-2 at the camper-friendly Life Park in Istanbul. There will be various activities in the Dragon's Den tent forrock and heavy metal lovers. The concert program features a strong line up, along with acoustic concerts, conversations and signing sessions that will be held in the Dragon's Den tent. There, e conversations with Doğu Yücel, a special stand up show by Mesut Süre, acoustic performances and Sepettopu Chats with Kaan Kural will take place. Anneke van Giersbergen, Murat İlkan and Metin Türkcan will give acoustic performances in the Dragon's Den, while rock and heavy metal fans will be able to participate in signing sessions with the performers. A detailed program of Dragon's Den activities will be shared on the festival's social media accounts. Headlining bands include Korn, Apocalyptica, Gojira, Soulfly, Murat İlkan and Black Tooth. Tickets are available at www.biletix.com, Biletix sales departments and the Biletix call center. It is recommended to obtain camping tickets early, and combined tickets for camping and the festival are still on sale but are limited. Just like last year, rock off will also support social responsibility projects. This year, TL 5 ($1.87) of every ticket will be donated to animal shelters.

When: Aug. 1-2

Where: Life Park