Soaked, But Still Rockin' at Rock im Park 2025
Festival persists amidst rainfall at Rock im Park - Rainy concert persists in the park
Raincoats and wellies remained in high demand as the second day of Rock im Park in Nuremberg kicked off, with heavy rain setting the tone. Despite the inclement weather, the sky cleared at times, offering a brief respite.
American rock band Dead Poet Society started the main stage, followed by Beatsteaks and the metal titans, Korn, all set to ignite the crowd.
This year, Rock im Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with over 90,000 music enthusiasts and 100 acts estimated to attend by Sunday. The simultaneous twin festival, Rock am Ring in the Eifel, is also marking its 40th anniversary, featuring many of the same bands performing.
Festival Highlights
Some of the biggest names gracing the stages of Rock im Park 2025 included:
- Day 1: Imminence, Spiritbox, Bullet For My Valentine, headliners Slipknot[3]
- Day 3: Knocked Loose, Weezer, A Day To Remember, Biffy Clyro, and Bring Me The Horizon[4]
- Other Featured Acts: Sportfreunde Stiller, House of Protection, Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys, unpeople, Korn, Adam Angst[1][2]
Genre representation was diverse, spanning metalcore, nu metal, alternative metal, easycore, punk rock, and more, catering to various rock and metal subcultures[2][3].
Crowd Power
The festivity attracted record attendance, with organizers reporting 88,500 tickets sold for Nuremberg alone, highlighting its consistent appeal and growth[3].
Wet and Wild
The 2025 event wasn't devoid of weather challenges, as heavy rain was reported, particularly in the early stages, resulting in logistical problems like lengthy queues and some attendees missing the opening acts[3]. However, the crowd remained resilient, and organizers quickly adapted, ensuring a positive vibe continued on stage and among the audience, even under wet conditions[3][4].
Takeaway
Rock im Park's 30th anniversary edition solidified its standing as one of Germany's premier rock and metal festivals, triumphing in the face of adverse weather and showcasing a top-notch lineup and energetic audience[3][4].
| Aspect | Details ||----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|| Date | June 6–8, 2025 || Location | Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany || Stages | 4 || Bands | 100+ (including Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, Weezer, Biffy Clyro, A Day To Remember)|| Crowd Size | 88,500 tickets sold || Weather Impact | Heavy rain, long entry times, but resilient crowd and smooth adaptation by organizers |
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the waste generated by the large crowd at Rock im Park, despite the brief respite offered by clear skies amidst the heavy rain. On the lighter note, festival-goers were entertained by music performances from various rock and metal subcultures, such as Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon, even as wet weather posed challenges during the weekend.
