Music D-50
Wacken Open Air
바켄 오픈에어
Ready to roar at the world’s metal Mecca? 🎸🤘 Four days, 200 bands, 85k fans—Wacken’s where the amps go wild.
- Date
- 2026-07-29 ~ 2026-08-01
- City
- Wacken
- Country
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Audience
- Metal fans
- Hotels (per night)
- $90–220
- Venue
- Wacken Festival Grounds
Typical 14–22°C · ~53% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport Hamburg Airport (HAM), ~1.5 h drive
- Local access Shuttle from Itzehoe station
- Where to base On-site camping is effectively the only option
🏨 Where to Stay
Representative hotels near Wacken · approx. $90–220 / night
FAQ
When is Wacken Open Air 2026?
It runs 2026-07-29 ~ 2026-08-01. That's 50 days from now.
Where is Wacken Open Air held?
In Wacken, Germany, at Wacken Festival Grounds.
How do I get tickets?
Buy from the official ticket page. Popular festivals sell out early, so check on-sale dates in advance.
Where should I stay?
On-site camping is effectively the only option
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect 14–22°C with roughly a 53% chance of rain on any given day.