The 2026 edition of Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival has unveiled its first round of confirmed bands, including major acts like Def Leppard, In Flames, Lamb of God, Powerwolf, Savatage, The Gathering, and Nevermore. The festival, celebrating its 35th anniversary, will be held from July 2 to August 1, 2026, in the village of Wacken. A total of 35 bands have been revealed so far, with more to be announced. Presale for tickets begins today (3rd) via this location.
Lineup (so far):
Def Leppard
In Flames
Powerwolf
Savatage
Allt
Airbourne
Any Given Day
Blood Command
Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Bathory
Broken by the Scream
Einherjer
Emperor
Europe
Faun
Future Palace
Gutalax
Grand Magus
Insanity Alert
H-Blockx
Kupfergold
Lamb of God
Luna Kills
Mantar
Nevermore
Orbit Culture
Paleface Swiss
Pig Destroyer
Running Wild
Sepultura
Ten56
The Gathering
The Hardkiss
Thundermother
Thrown
Tryptikon
