Wacken 2026
Germany
Festival in Germany
Jul 29, 2026 • Aug 1, 2026 • 16+ Age
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
Folk
Rock
Metal
Stoner Rock
Hardcore (Punk)
Camping available
Where you'll be
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Wacken
Hauptstrasse 47, 25596 Wacken, Germany
Local Currency: EUR
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