Linkin Park Slated to Rock Germany in 2026!
Set to take center stage at 'Rock am Ring' 2026 festival. - Festival organizers have announced that you'll top the bill for Rock on the Ring in 2026.
That's right, boys and girls! Get ready to dust off your band tees and mosh your hearts out, because Linkin Park is coming back to Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026!
From June 6 to 8, these mega-festivals will see tens of thousands of music lovers gathering at the Nürburgring and Nuremberg. And here's the kicker—on the opening day, organizers dropped a massive announcement for next year: Linkin Park will be storming the stages once more, making their grand return for the sixth time!
You can bet your last dollar that this news sent the entire fanbase into a frenzy. After all, Linkin Park has graced these stages in the past with their incredible performances in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, and 2014. And now, they're coming back stronger than ever in 2026!
With the news breaking on Friday night, the official Instagram page didn't hold back, declaring, "2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2014... 2026! @linkinpark is coming home." They also admitted they already had goosebumps, and who can blame them?
Tickets for this unmissable event will go on sale on June 10, so mark your calendars folks!
Now, you might be wondering how they'll pull this off, given the tragic loss of their frontman, Chester Bennington, back in 2017. But fear not, because the band has officially announced their return in early September 2024, following a live-stream concert in Burbank, California.
Alongside original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn, you might just spot a new leading lady among the ranks. Emily Armstrong, co-founder of the band Dead Sara, will join as the new co-lead vocalist. And join they will, for both festivals!
According to Matt Schwarz, boss of Rock am Ring, "We share extraordinary festival moments with this band that go under the skin. Having Linkin Park play with us in 2026 means a lot to us, and we're happy to present our fans with such a remarkable headliner for next year."
Before we get too ahead of ourselves, let's not forget that 2025 is not just any ordinary year—it's a double anniversary! Rock am Ring will celebrate its 40th birthday, and its sister festival, Rock im Park, will turn 30.
Can't wait until 2026? Lucky for you, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park still have plenty to offer in 2025! Some of the acts planned include Rise Against, Bullet For My Valentine, Weezer, The Prodigy, and Powerwolf. See you there!
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In 2026, Linkin Park is set to deliver a rocking performance at both the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park music festivals, held at the Nürburgring and Nuremberg, respectively. This announcement marks the band's grand return, following a five-year absence from the festivals, where they had previously captivated audiences in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, and 2014. These upcoming performances promise to be as unforgettable as their past ones, with Linkin Park once again gracing the stage as a remarkable headliner.
