Rock Hard Festival 2026
About this festival
Rock Hard Festival is a heavy metal festival organised by the German magazine Rock Hard, taking place annually in Gelsenkirchen. What makes it special is its location in the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen with a relatively intimate capacity, creating a familial atmosphere and prioritising superior sound quality.
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Where it was
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Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen
Am Bugapark 1f, 45899 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Local Currency: EUR
The local currency is EUR.
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25 May 2026
