Wacken Open Air 2026

Wacken Open Air 2026 is ready for your festival plan. Browse the complete line-up and running order, rate bands, resolve clashes and coordinate your schedule with your crew.

Running Order – Sunday

• 13:00Wacken FirefightersLGH Clubstage
• 14:00T.H. and the BoneshakerzLGH Clubstage
• 15:00DJ HübyWelcome To The Jungle
• 16:00Dark EmbraceLGH Clubstage
• 17:00Bingo & WarmUp mit MaschineWelcome To The Jungle
• 18:00Mob RulesLGH Clubstage
• 18:30WildcoverWelcome To The Jungle
• 19:30Acoustic Guerillas feat Ellerbek PussyboysWelcome To The Jungle
• 22:30Ballroom DJ TeamWelcome To The Jungle

Running Order – Monday

• 16:002SilentLGH Clubstage
• 16:30DJ Eric HutchenceFeuerwehrtruck "Entrance Bullhead"
• 17:00Noris W:O:A Pub QuizWelcome To The Jungle
• 17:45CevretLGH Clubstage
• 19:00Mambo KurtWelcome To The Jungle
• 19:30Out of the Cage - Black Alley SonsWasteland Area
• 19:30Save Your Last BreathLGH Clubstage
• 20:00MandowarFeuerwehrtruck "Entrance Bullhead"
• 21:15xoxoLGH Clubstage

Running Order – Tuesday

• 12:30Mit Ohne StromWelcome To The Jungle
• 13:00DJ Klaus LipperFeuerwehrtruck "Entrance Bullhead"
• 13:45Hitster Quiz mit MaschineWelcome To The Jungle
• 14:15Tribute2WackenLGH Clubstage
• 16:00MawizaLGH Clubstage
• 16:00Kalle 4 World LeaderFeuerwehrtruck "Entrance Bullhead"
• 17:00The UkeboysWelcome To The Jungle
• 17:45Die From SorrowLGH Clubstage
• 19:00Live-Podcast: Beichtstuhl (Hämatom)Welcome To The Jungle
• 19:30PentastoneLGH Clubstage
• 19:30Beyond the Beat - DJ TeamFeuerwehrtruck "Entrance Bullhead"
• 21:30GrellLGH Clubstage
• 22:00Out of the Cage - DramatistWasteland Area
• 23:00Metal Karaoke MassacreLGH Clubstage

Running Order – Wednesday

• 00:00Feuershow - Wasteland WarriorsWasteland Area
• 00:30Sir Henry HotWasteland Stage
• 11:00Seers of LightW:E:T
• 11:00Out of the Cage - Van TastikWasteland Area
• 11:25GannondorfHeadbangers
• 11:50Speak in WhispersW:E:T
• 12:00Telekom Wacken CupSoccerfield
• 12:15BornBrokenHeadbangers
• 12:40I See RedW:E:T
• 13:30Goodnight GreatnessW:E:T
• 13:30Alien Rockin ExplosionWackinger
• 13:55Dead MemoriesHeadbangers
• 14:00Diabolisches WerkWasteland Stage
• 14:15Live-Podcast: Met & Moshpit (Saltatio Mortis)Welcome To The Jungle
• 14:20The Crescent's CallW:E:T
• 14:45ExpellowHeadbangers
• 15:50Ashed WinterW:E:T
• 16:00LovebitesFaster
• 16:00Visions of AtlantisMeet & Greet I
• 16:15SinamortHeadbangers
• 16:30Broken By The ScreamMeet & Greet II
• 16:30Wacken Church meets Headbangers ChurchMetal Church
• 16:40Blanket HillW:E:T
• 16:45Ricky WarwickWackinger
• 17:00Ragetrack - A Tribute to Rage against the MachineLGH Clubstage
• 17:00Poison The PreacherWasteland Stage
• 17:00The HardkissLouder
• 17:05DeflagHeadbangers
• 17:15HämatomMeet & Greet I
• 17:15Award Ceremony Soccer CupWelcome To The Jungle
• 17:30WitchlordsW:E:T
• 17:45Velvet RushMeet & Greet II
• 17:55NoiduinHeadbangers
• 18:00Acoustic SteelWelcome To The Jungle
• 18:20ElchivoW:E:T
• 18:30VanirWackinger
• 18:30Lacuna CoilMeet & Greet I
• 18:30PhantomWasteland Stage
• 18:30TBAWasteland Area
• 18:45InvasionHeadbangers
• 18:45The GatheringLouder
• 19:005th AvenueMeet & Greet II
• 19:00Mother - A Tribute to DanzigLGH Clubstage
• 19:10MorphideW:E:T
• 19:35SÓTHeadbangers
• 19:45Rose TattooMeet & Greet I
• 19:45Vika Goes WildWelcome To The Jungle
• 20:00Electric BassboyFaster
• 20:00Crypt SermonWasteland Stage
• 20:15Dirty ShirtWackinger
• 20:15The Butcher SistersMeet & Greet II
• 21:00Ozzyfied - A Tribute to Ozzy OsbourneLGH Clubstage
• 21:15KadavarHeadbangers
• 21:30ThundermotherMeet & Greet II
• 21:30The Troops Of DoomWasteland Stage
• 22:15UnzuchtWackinger

Running Order – Thursday

• 00:00Cowgirls From HellHeadbangers
• 11:00E.N.D.W:E:T
• 11:00Metal WorkoutsWelcome To The Jungle
• 11:25NovelizationHeadbangers
• 11:50HaineW:E:T
• 12:00Alien Ant FarmLouder
• 12:00WüstenbergWackinger
• 12:15GagorHeadbangers
• 12:40Death RowW:E:T
• 13:05ForceHeadbangers
• 13:30KaterfahrtWackinger
• 13:30Sentient VoidW:E:T
• 13:55MidhavenHeadbangers
• 14:00SaviourselfWasteland Stage
• 14:15Jana Solvejg & Uwe Lerch – „Achtsamkeit In Lederjacke - LIVE“Welcome To The Jungle
• 14:20Given By The FlamesW:E:T
• 14:45GidoraHeadbangers
• 15:00Megalive - A Tribute to MegadethMeet & Greet I
• 15:00VogelfreyWackinger
• 15:00Black TishWasteland Stage
• 15:10Rise of ShadowsW:E:T
• 15:30Therapy?Louder
• 15:30Out Of The Cage - Godzilla in the KitchenWasteland Area
• 15:30Evil Jared & KrogiMeet & Greet II
• 15:35Days of RuinHeadbangers
• 15:45Lesung: Sabina Classen, Nico Rose & Acoustic Steel "Laut.Stark.Leben."Welcome To The Jungle
• 16:00Heaven Shall BurnLGH Clubstage
• 16:15CraftW:E:T
• 16:15Uli Jon RothHarder
• 16:15Thomas Nicholas BandMeet & Greet I
• 16:45H-BlockxMeet & Greet II
• 17:15FirespawnHeadbangers
• 17:30P.O.D.Meet & Greet I
• 17:30Yngwie MalmsteenFaster
• 17:30Life of AgonyLouder
• 18:00SkylineMeet & Greet II
• 18:15Spectral WoundW:E:T
• 18:30Wytch HazelWasteland Stage
• 18:45Human NebulaMeet & Greet I
• 19:00EuropeHarder
• 19:00Corrupted Blood - Pit SessionLGH Clubstage
• 19:15System of a Down by Anett & Livi Acoustic + Radó ÉdenWelcome To The Jungle
• 19:159mm HeadshotMeet & Greet II
• 19:45Temple of the AbsurdWasteland Stage
• 20:00BrunhildeMeet & Greet I
• 20:15KupfergoldWackinger
• 20:30SagenbringerMeet & Greet II
• 20:30Misery IndexW:E:T
• 20:30SavatageFaster
• 21:15Storm SeekerMeet & Greet I
• 21:45Anaal NathrakhHeadbangers
• 21:45Blood Red ThroneMeet & Greet II
• 22:00TurbonegroLouder
• 22:15Def LeppardHarder
• 22:15ManntraWackinger
• 23:00Year of the GoatWasteland Stage
• 23:00SventevithW:E:T

Running Order – Friday

• 00:00Wasteland Plushy PartyWasteland Area
• 01:00AlcestHeadbangers
• 01:00SepulturaHarder
• 11:00Metal Battle Award CeremonyW:E:T
• 11:00Metal Yoga mit MoniWelcome To The Jungle
• 12:00Ten56.Headbangers
• 12:00tuXedooWackinger
• 12:00Mr. Hurley und die PulveraffenLouder
• 12:30GutalaxFaster
• 12:30Wacken Slam BattleWelcome To The Jungle
• 13:00Employed To ServeW:E:T
• 13:00Danko JonesMeet & Greet I
• 13:15Blaas of GloryWackinger
• 13:30Sacred SteelMeet & Greet II
• 14:00Heartless Human HarvestWasteland Stage
• 14:15HatebreedMeet & Greet I
• 14:30Paradise LostFaster
• 14:30Lesung: Mille & Torsten GroßWelcome To The Jungle
• 14:45Insanity AlertMeet & Greet II
• 15:00Cursed AbyssWasteland Stage
• 15:30VreidMeet & Greet I
• 15:30MantarLouder
• 15:30TroldWackinger
• 16:00BattlecreekMeet & Greet II
• 16:00ChaosbayWasteland Stage
• 16:45Dead by AprilMeet & Greet I
• 16:45Out of the Cage - Give Me RainWasteland Area
• 17:00Black Label SocietyFaster
• 17:00DeafheavenW:E:T
• 17:00CruachanWackinger
• 17:15Luna KillsWasteland Stage
• 17:15Grand MagusMeet & Greet II
• 17:15Paleface SwissLouder
• 17:30The Hebridean SheepLGH Clubstage
• 17:30Bastian ZachWelcome To The Jungle
• 18:00Future PalaceMeet & Greet I
• 18:00Pig DestroyerHeadbangers
• 18:00MegaboschWasteland Area
• 18:15SaxonHarder
• 18:30Any given DayMeet & Greet II
• 18:45EläkeläisetWackinger
• 18:45DovydasWelcome To The Jungle
• 19:00Animals as LeadersW:E:T
• 19:15Subway to SallyMeet & Greet I
• 19:45In FlamesFaster
• 19:45MetaklapaMeet & Greet II
• 19:45ArroganzWasteland Stage
• 20:00The LimitLGH Clubstage
• 20:00Bear McCrearyHeadbangers
• 20:30Dubioza KolektivWackinger
• 20:30Lesung: Maxim Matthew "Frøstfǽdrin- Der Ruf des weißen Greifen"Meet & Greet I
• 20:45Blood Fire DeathLouder
• 21:00Doc BurnerMeet & Greet II
• 21:15Divlje JagodeWasteland Stage
• 21:15CrematoryW:E:T
• 21:30Judas PriestHarder
• 21:45Orbit CultureMeet & Greet I
• 22:15FaunWackinger
• 22:30The HauntedHeadbangers
• 22:45EmperorLouder
• 23:00AlfahanneWasteland Stage
• 23:15Running WildFaster
• 23:15TanzdrachenWackinger Kampfplatz
• 23:45SkyndW:E:T

Running Order – Saturday

• 00:45Van TastikSt. Port Church
• 01:00Das FeuervarieteWackinger Kampfplatz
• 10:30Motorshow - Roaring EnginesWasteland Area
• 10:30Showkampftraining SSKWackinger Kampfplatz
• 11:00Metal KarateWelcome To The Jungle
• 11:30Jazz SabbathLGH Clubstage
• 12:00Adrian Pauls Rockin' Roncalli ShowLouder
• 12:00Focus.Headbangers
• 12:30Kim DraculaFaster
• 12:45Bruchenball Tournament SSKWackinger Kampfplatz
• 13:00HeavysaurusMeet & Greet I
• 13:00Blood CommandW:E:T
• 13:15Cage FightWasteland Area
• 13:30MinotaurusWackinger
• 13:45Torsten SträterMeet & Greet II
• 13:45KittieLouder
• 14:00Crimson GloryHeadbangers
• 14:15Mittelalterlicher Tanz WorkshopWackinger Kampfplatz
• 14:30Arch EnemyMeet & Greet I
• 14:30Panel: Witches Of Wacken Panel: POV Du bist eine Frau im MetalWelcome To The Jungle
• 14:30Out of the Cage - MudfingerWasteland Area
• 15:00Our PromiseW:E:T
• 15:00PowerwolfMeet & Greet II
• 15:00Dieter "Maschine" BirrWackinger
• 15:00NevermoreFaster
• 15:00StonemWasteland Stage
• 15:30ThrownLouder
• 15:30Wasteland CardriveWasteland Area
• 15:45FinsterforstMeet & Greet I
• 16:00Angelus ApatridaHeadbangers
• 16:00AsrockWasteland Stage
• 16:15Lamb of GodHarder
• 16:15EinherjerMeet & Greet II
• 16:30Lesung: Holger Schmenk feat. Grave Violator "Sodom: Auf Kohle Geboren - Die offizielle Bandbiografie"Welcome To The Jungle
• 16:45Zeltinger BandWackinger
• 17:00HardlineW:E:T
• 17:30AirbourneFaster
• 17:45Tales of NebelheymWackinger Beergarden
• 17:45Knight's ShowWackinger Kampfplatz
• 17:45Mac Cabe & KanakaSt. Port Church
• 18:00Municipal WasteHeadbangers
• 18:00Andreas KümmertWelcome To The Jungle
• 18:30Ad InfinitumWackinger
• 18:30The OtherWasteland Stage
• 18:45SabatonMeet & Greet II
• 19:00LagwagonW:E:T
• 19:00KärbholzLouder
• 19:30Bleed From WithinMeet & Greet I
• 19:30Kay RayWelcome To The Jungle
• 19:30The Trouble NotesWackinger Beergarden
• 19:30SintramSt. Port Church
• 19:45Castle RatWasteland Stage
• 20:00AlltMeet & Greet II
• 20:45AlestormMeet & Greet I
• 20:45Thy Art Is MurderLouder
• 21:15Dritte WahlMeet & Greet II
• 21:15Corrosion of ConformityW:E:T
• 21:15Guilt TripWasteland Stage
• 21:15Umzug der LagerWackinger Kampfplatz
• 21:31Maschine's Late Night ShowWelcome To The Jungle
• 22:30Promoters Farewell & ThanksHarder
• 22:30VendedHeadbangers
• 22:45TriptykonLouder
• 23:00HackneyedWasteland Stage
• 23:00Movie NightWelcome To The Jungle
• 23:15Lutz DrenkwitzWackinger Beergarden
• 23:15WhizbowSt. Port Church
• 23:30Dragons & Pois ShowWackinger Kampfplatz
• 23:45Fit For An AutopsyW:E:T

Cancelled bands

These bands were announced for Wacken Open Air 2026 but have since been removed from the line-up.

• Ballroom Dj Team ft. Dj HübyCancelled
• Dry And ShatteredCancelled
• JästCancelled
• Misþyrming & NergalCancelled
• Of Mice and MenCancelled