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Band Contest Winner: Escape The Madness Completes the Impericon Festival 2026 Lineup!

We present the winning act of the Impericon Festival Band Contest 2026! With “Escape The Madness,” our final lineup for this summer is officially set.

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Congratulations are in order!

Escape The Madness came out on top in the community vote on Instagram, securing the opening slot for the Saturday of our Impericon Festival 2026. A massive thank you goes out to everyone who cast their vote and supported their favorites!

This year's edition takes place from June 26–27 in Leipzig, and you can catch Escape The Madness live on stage on the 27th. Until then, make sure to listen to their latest releases, including the spectacular single “Throne” featuring Sheridan. We’ll see you in the pit!

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Our Lineup is Final!

With Escape The Madness freshly added to the program, our 2026 lineup is officially complete. We’re pretty much ready to go—now it’s just six weeks of pure anticipation!

You can secure the last remaining weekend tickets, day tickets, and camping/parking passes, as well as access to the Warm-Up Show & Party, on our official festival page.

Check out all lineup highlights as well, from Architects to Rise Against, and get ready to support Escape The Madness on stage after backing them in the polls.

Community Design Contest: Enter by Tomorrow!

Of course, there’s festival merch too—and soon, it might even feature your art. You still have until tomorrow, May 14, to submit your own design for an Impericon Festival T-shirt in our Community Design Contest.

All the info on the contest here.

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Anna Sophie

Hi, I’m Anna! As a Content Creator at Impericon, I’m in charge of the editorial management of our online magazine. A born music enthusiast, I combine my passion for writing (usually with a playlist in my ears) with the latest topics from the worlds of rock, metal, core, and entertainment. Personal highlights? All over the place — from Sleep Token and Lorna Shore to Sabaton, with a huge love for anime and fantasy à la Tolkien! When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me at concerts and conventions.