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2026 gibt es etwas zu feiern: Das W:O:A findet zum 35. Mal statt. Seid dabei und sichert Euch ein Ticket. See you in Wacken – Rain or Shine!

Sometimes it can be hard to find your way around at Wacken Open Air - the festival spreads over more than 360 hectares! Our overview explains the most important areas, points of interest and of course …

Dec 21, 2025 · A little Christmas battle & greetings from the W:O:A team! Just before Christmas Eve, Thomas and Holger had a little battle. See the result here!

Aug 3, 2024 · Well known on the Holy Ground for a long time, they are finally coming back to Wacken. Anyone who followed their show at the Olympic Games knows exactly what we are in for: The band …

Finde Informationen über die Bands, die beim Wacken Open Air auftreten, und entdecke das beeindruckende Line-Up dieses legendären Metal-Festivals.

35th Wacken Open Air – it’s going to be legendary! There will be plenty to celebrate at W:O:A 2026: the 35 th edition of Metal and Mayhem – from July 29 to August 1, 2026. You don't want to miss it. …

You only have to arrive at the Wacken Open Air, check in and you can move directly into the already pitched tents in the best location to the festival site.