Photo: Jonas Tellkamp [@bookings_always_closed]
At the end of the month, Impericon Festival 2026 will take place in Leipzig. Across two festival days and one warm-up day, you can fully lose yourself in the music—alongside the hottest bands in the scene. In addition to headliners Architects, Babymetal, Landmvrks, and Rise Against, many other powerhouse acts will take the stage. Don't have a ticket yet? What are you waiting for?! Grab your ticket from us up to and including Monday, June 22, via Eventim, or simply directly at the box office.
When and where does Impericon Festival 2026 take place?
This year, the party kicks off on June 26 and 27 in HALLE:EINS at the Neue Messe Leipzig. The address is:
Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig
Additionally, there will be a warm-up show this year on June 25 at Conne Island (Please note: This is NOT at the Leipzig Fair grounds—Conne Island is located at Koburger Str. 3, 04277 Leipzig). Performing on stage there will be thrown, House Of Protection, Ocean Sleeper, and a few others. The MoreCore Party will follow right after. Tickets for the warm-up are already sold out, but a few tickets for the MoreCore Party will still be available at the box office.
Getting There, Parking, and Camping
The Neue Messe Leipzig is located right off the A 14 motorway, making it easily accessible by car. You can park at the exhibition grounds themselves, where ample visitor parking spaces are available for a fee of €10 per day.
Important: You are allowed to leave your car in the parking lot overnight, but sleeping in the parking areas / inside your car is strictly prohibited. The parking lot operator enforces this rule strictly. However, staying overnight on-site is definitely possible: If you want to sleep in your car or camper van, you will need a camper van ticket (WoMo-Ticket). You and your vehicle will then be accommodated in a separate parking area.
Arrival is possible starting Thursday, June 25, from 4:00 PM. Please use the gate entrance—Zufahrt Nord 1 (North Access 1) via the “Handelsring”. Departure is permitted until Sunday, June 28, at 12:00 PM. Current status: Only 20 camper van tickets left.
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Camping Info: Anyone wishing to stay overnight at the exhibition grounds with a camper van ticket can park there with a car or caravan. Overnight stays are exclusively permitted inside the vehicle, not in tents!
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Can you access the camping/parking area during the day? Once you have your wristband, you can enter and exit the festival grounds at any time, meaning you can also visit the campsite in between sets.
Public transport
If you're not traveling by car, you can also easily reach the festival using public transport. You can ride all the way to the Messe (Leipzig Fair) from Leipzig Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). To do so, take tram line 16 towards Messegelände or use the S-Bahn. From the Central Station, the following lines stop at the Messe or Messegelände:
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S2 towards Dessau / Lutherstadt Wittenberg / Bitterfeld
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S5 / SX5 towards Halle (Saale)
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RE13 towards Biederitz
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Bus line 196 / 84 towards Messegelände
Admission, Security, and Youth Protection
Admission
The grounds open on both festival days approximately 45 minutes before the first band starts. On Friday, June 26, you can enter starting at 1:00 PM, and on Saturday, June 27, from 11:00 AM.
Security Check
To ensure the safety of all visitors, artists, and staff, security checks will naturally be conducted at the entrance. Please find out in advance what you are allowed to bring inside.
Prohibited on the grounds:
- Food and drinks (a variety of snacks and meals will be offered on the festival grounds, including vegan/vegetarian options)
- Dogs / other animals
- Weapons and weapon-like items, such as firearms, bladed weapons, and stabbing weapons
- Umbrellas
- Glass bottles, glass containers, cans, canisters, and plastic bottles
- Projectiles
- Pyrotechnic utensils such as fireworks (bengals)
- Drugs
- CS gas / pepper spray
- Professional video cameras
- Studded bracelets, studded collars, and belts with raised and pointed studs (> 1.5 cm = killer studs)
Drinking Water Info: No personal water bottles are permitted. However, you will find drinking water at the on-site sanitary facilities.
Approved Bag Size: Backpacks and bags up to an A4 format are allowed.
Wristband Collection
Admission to the festival grounds is only permitted with a valid festival wristband, which you will receive in exchange for your valid admission ticket. If the tear-off strip has already come off your ticket, please bring both parts with you to the entrance.
Important: If you have single-day tickets for one of the festival days, you can only pick up your wristband on that respective day. Therefore, anyone attending the festival on Saturday can only collect their wristband on Saturday and not on Friday.
The hours for wristband collection are:
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Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
But don't worry: if you arrive later, you will still get in. In this case, simply go directly to the entrance.
Safety First!
Please watch out for yourself and others, even if you get totally caught up in the dance action and want to join the mosh pit, crowd surfing, and more. Should you or anyone else require medical assistance, paramedics are available 24/7. Just ask the security staff, and they will guide you.
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Is there a quiet area? Yes, Hall 3 will be our quiet area this year. Alongside the live action in the main hall with both stages, we are offering an environment in Hall 3 to catch your breath and rest. There will be no live music there, providing you with a quiet place to retreat if needed.
Cloakroom & Lockers
You can check backpacks or jackets at the cloakroom for a fee. Lockers will also be available on-site.
Minor Visitors & Parental Consent Form (Muttizettel)
If you are not yet of legal age, the following regulation applies: Children and adolescents under 16 years of age may only attend the festival if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For this, you will need a parental consent form ("Muttizettel"), which you can download right here. Visitors aged 16 and under 18 must leave the festival by midnight, which is not an issue due to the event schedule—so you won't miss a thing.
Information for VIP Visitors
There will be a VIP check-in at the main entrance, so you don't have to go to the normal wristband exchange. You will also receive your goodie bag right there.
Accessibility
For visitors in wheelchairs and people with disabilities, there is a platform in the exhibition hall equipped with a wheelchair-accessible ramp, offering a clear and safe view of the stage. Trained staff will assist you with access to the platform. Prior registration is not required.
And on Site? Catering, Payment, and Site Map
Catering
Of course, you won't starve or go thirsty with us! Various food stalls offer a wide variety of meals, including vegetarian and vegan options. For drinks, you can get everything your heart desires—from the legendary strawberry punch (also available alcohol-free!) to other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as sugar-free options.
Payment
You can use cashless payment at the merch booths, but we cannot guarantee this for some of the food stalls. Therefore, make sure to bring cash with you just to be fully prepared.
Site Map
Our site map will be available here shortly.
Line-up and Timetable
The timetable for Impericon Festival is already online. If you don't know yet when your favorite band is playing on the Monster Stage or the Wildcat Stage, you can find all the information below.
The timetable is also ready for download right here.
The music ends before midnight on both festival days—so an early bedtime for the tired souls among us is guaranteed. Visitors aged 16 and under 18 must leave the festival by midnight, which is also not an issue due to the event schedule. Awesome!
Look forward to the headliners as well as other massive acts like Black Veil Brides, We Came As Romans, Lionheart, Dying Wish, I Killed The Prom Queen, Mehnersmoos, and more!
Signing Sessions
There will be signing sessions again this year! More detailed information, bands, and times will be announced accordingly.
Dressed Appropriately for Impericon Festival 2026
Do you feel well-prepared now? Excellent! If you're still missing the perfect outfit, browse through our merch from the Impericon Festival 2026 acts once more.
We can't wait to see you there!
