Wacken 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 2 April 2026
About this festival
Wacken Open Air is one of the world's largest and most iconic heavy metal festivals, held annually in the rural village of Wacken, Germany. It draws approximately 85,000 fans from across the globe each year to experience a diverse lineup of nearly 200 bands.
What this festival offers
Don't lose your ears at Wacken
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
Where you'll be
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Wacken Open Air Grounds
Hauptstraße 82, 25596 Wacken, Germany
Local Currency: EUR
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Last verified 2 April 2026
