Image: In Flames Live [Jonas Tellkamp]
From July 29 to August 1, 2026, the small village of Wacken will once again transform into the ultimate metal capital as Wacken Open Air 2026 takes over northern Germany. Headliners this year include Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Sabaton and Powerwolf, while the rest of the line-up is stacked as well. We’re especially looking forward to seeing In Flames, Arch Enemy, Bleed From Within, Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, Of Mice & Men, thrown, The Butcher Sisters, and many more!
This Is The Timetable For Wacken Open Air 2026
The packed festival poster has now officially been turned into a proper schedule, because the timetable is finally available. So from now on, your daily plans during those four days of festival vacation will revolve around the following meeting calendar. You can find it here!
In the meantime, you can already start putting together your festival outfit. In our overview, you’ll find the hottest merch from this year’s Wacken bands. Check it out and find your perfect piece for the Holy Ground!
