Events slated for 2025: Remaining on schedule for this year's celebrations
Music Festivals to Light Up North Rhine-Westphalia in 2026
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is gearing up for an exciting summer of music in 2026, with several festivals already confirming their dates. Here's a rundown of what to expect:
Docklands Festival in Münster is set to return on June 6, 2026, at the Hawerkamp site. Known for its electronic music, the festival typically features 21-30 artists, but the lineup for 2026 has yet to be announced.
A week later, on June 20, 2026, the Machma Laudaaa Festival in Hille will bring a mix of Schlager, EDM, and Disco music to the stage. The lineup for this festival, which focuses on fewer artists (0-10), is also yet to be revealed.
As for the confirmed lineups, The Zeltfestival Ruhr in Bochum will take place from August 22 to September 7, 2025, at the Kemnader See. Bosse, Cindy aus Marzahn, Samu Haber, Atze Schröder, and Leony are among the artists scheduled to perform.
San Hejmo, another festival at Airport Weeze, will take place on August 15 and 16, 2025. Sido, Clueso, or Zartmann are headliners for this event, which features a variety of music genres such as pop, hip-hop, rap, and electronic music.
Wacken Open Air, a heavy metal festival in the village of Wacken, will be held from July 30 to August 2, 2025. Guns N' Roses, Papa Roach, and Machine Head are among the performers at this year's event. The festival is expected to attract around 85,000 fans, and it's already sold out.
Looking ahead to 2026, The Rainbow Festival will take place at the Fühlinger See in Cologne on June 27, 2026. The festival focuses on reggae, dancehall, afrobeat, and hip-hop, and Kamrad, No Angels, Alle Farben, David Puentez, or Felix Jaehn are among the acts performing. The festival will have two stages - the Sunshine and Aqua Stage.
One of the largest festivals, Parookaville, will take place from July 17 to 19, 2026, on the Airport Weeze grounds. The full lineup for 2026 has not been released yet.
Lastly, the Juicy Beats Festival is expected to take place in late July 2026 at the Dortmunder Westfalenpark. Zartmann, Montez, Alexander Marcus, Roy Bianco & Die Abbruzati Boys, Ante Perry, and Juliet Sikora are among the performers expected for this festival, which will feature a colorful mix of various genres. However, a final decision is still pending.
Tickets for the festivals Zeltfestival Ruhr, Wacken Open Air, San Hejmo, and Rainbow Festival (not mentioned in the text) are already available for 2026. For the latest updates on lineup announcements, keep an eye on the official festival websites and social media channels.
Entertainment seekers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, can anticipate a dance-filled evening at the Machma Laudaaa Festival in Hille on June 20, 2026, as it promises a blend of Schlager, EDM, and Disco music. Additionally, the Juicy Beats Festival, scheduled for late July 2026 in Dortmunder Westfalenpark, will offer a vibrant mix of various music genres.
