Germany’s festival landscape is one of the most diverse in Europe, spanning rock, metal, electronic music, techno, pop and alternative culture. The 2026 season continues this tradition with major events returning across the country. Several festivals have confirmed their dates, while others follow stable annual scheduling based on long-established patterns.
Rock am Ring 2026 — 5–7 June 2026 (Nürburgring)
Rock am Ring, one of Germany’s most iconic rock and alternative festivals, is set for 5–7 June 2026 at the legendary Nürburgring. Visitors can expect a blend of international rock, metal, punk and modern alternative acts.
Rock im Park 2026 — 5–7 June 2026 (Nuremberg)
Running parallel to Rock am Ring, Rock im Park returns from 5 to 7 June 2026 in Nuremberg. Both festivals share nearly identical line-ups and traditionally sell out early.
Wacken Open Air 2026 — 30 July–1 August 2026 (Wacken)
Wacken Open Air, the world’s most famous heavy-metal festival, takes place 30 July to 1 August 2026. Known for its legendary atmosphere, Wacken gathers fans from over 80 countries and presents every possible metal subgenre on multiple stages.
Parookaville 2026 — 17–19 July 2026 (Weeze)
Parookaville, one of Europe’s largest electronic-dance music festivals, will run 17–19 July 2026 at Airport Weeze. Expect a massive EDM, house and big-room line-up with world-class stage design.
Melt Festival 2026 — 17–19 July 2026 (Ferropolis)
Melt returns to the industrial-themed venue of Ferropolis from 17 to 19 July 2026. The festival blends electronic, indie, pop, experimental sounds and visual art in a setting surrounded by giant mining machines.
Nature One 2026 — 31 July–2 August 2026 (Hunsrück / Pydna)
Nature One, Germany’s iconic techno and electronic-music festival, will take place 31 July to 2 August 2026 at the former missile base Pydna. With over 20 stages and leading names in techno, trance and hard dance, it remains a staple of the German festival calendar.
Fusion Festival 2026 — 24–28 June 2026 (Lärz)
Fusion Festival, one of Germany’s most unique cultural events, returns 24–28 June 2026. Known for its mix of electronic music, art, theatre and performance culture, Fusion attracts an international, countercultural community.
Hurricane Festival 2026 — 19–21 June 2026 (Scheeßel)
Hurricane will take place 19–21 June 2026 in northern Germany. Expect rock, pop, indie, hip-hop and alternative headliners, together with strong European acts.
Southside Festival 2026 — 19–21 June 2026 (Neuhausen ob Eck)
Southside runs in parallel with Hurricane from 19 to 21 June 2026, offering the same major artists but in southern Germany.
Airbeat One 2026 — 9–12 July 2026 (Neustadt-Glewe)
Airbeat One, a large-scale EDM and hardstyle festival, returns 9–12 July 2026. The event features spectacular stage themes and attracts major electronic superstars every year.
Why Germany’s 2026 Festival Season Stands Out
Germany remains a powerhouse for live music thanks to:
• world-class production values across every genre,
• highly specialised festivals (metal, techno, EDM, rock),
• large international audiences,
• unique venues such as Ferropolis, Nürburgring and Wacken,
• consistent scheduling that allows early planning for travellers.
From early June through late August, Germany offers one of Europe’s most intense and diverse festival seasons.