WACKEN OPEN AIR 2026 Is Officially Sold Out
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The Wacken Open Air 2026 is official sold out. All 85,000 tickets for the 35th edition of the festival taking place from July 29 to August 1 have been sold.
"We're delighted to celebrate this anniversary with such a huge crowd," says Wacken Open Air founder and promoter Thomas Jensen. "Preparations here in the North are continuing at full speed, and we can't wait to celebrate the metal party of the year with guests from all over the world in just a few days. Every year, it's something truly special to welcome so many artists, crews and members of the community to Wacken from every corner of the planet."
Wacken Open Air founder and promoter Holger Hübner adds: "Every year we're humbled and deeply grateful that we get to do what we love — organizing a great celebration for metalheads from around the world — and we've been doing it for more than 35 years now. Our teams, the village of Wacken and the surrounding communities are doing their very best to deliver a one-of-a-kind anniversary festival next week. Thank you to everyone! See you in Wacken — rain or shine!"
Tickets that can no longer be used for any reason can be safely resold to other fans via the official Wacken Ticket Market.
A complete overview of program highlights across every stage can be found via the Running Order as well as the official Wacken Open Air app, available free of charge for iOS and Android and highly recommended as a festival companion. Before travelling, fans are also encouraged to check the Festival ABC to make sure they're fully prepared for their time on the Holy Ground. Those arriving by public transport can find the shuttle bus schedules to the festival here as well.
Arrival for Wacken Open Air 2026 begins on Sunday, July 26. The festival's supporting program also kicks off that day across several stages, before the iconic Infield Opening takes place on July 29, when the metalheads storm the Holy Ground. This year's headliners include JUDAS PRIEST, SABATON, DEF LEPPARD and POWERWOLF.
The first Wacken Open Air event in 1990 drew less than 800 people, but it has since grown to become the biggest open-air festival of its kind.
Around 30 percent travel from other countries to the festival, which over recent years has been growing in popularity.
Wacken Open Air was forced to take a break for two years due to coronavirus restrictions.
Wacken Open Air normally does not announce the names of its headliners before tickets go on sale. Still, the festival usually sells out within hours.
