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Head-Banging Excitement: Linkin Park Returns to Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026
Gear up, music lovers! The "Rock am Ring" and "Rock im Park" festivals, happening from June 6 to 8, are promising an unforgettable experience this year as well as a major surprise for 2026. Here's the scoop.
Wait, there's more! The organizers dropped a bombshell on the final day of the festival: Linkin Park will be gracing the stage in Nürburgring and Nuremberg for the sixth time in 2026! That's right, Chester Bennington's band is coming back – and with some fresh faces!
Say whaat? Fans were beyond excited to learn this news on the official Instagram page. The post read, "2001, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2014... 2026! @linkinpark is coming home." And as if that wasn't enough, they added, "We're already getting goosebumps." Ticket sales kick off on June 10 at noon – mark your calendars!
Now, you might be wondering, what happened to Linkin Park after the devastating loss of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017? Well, fast forward to 2024 – the band announced a comeback with a live stream concert in Burbank, California. The original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, and Joe Hahn are back, but with Emily Armstrong as the new co-lead vocalist. Armstrong is a co-founder of the band Dead Sara. To make it a complete musical powerhouse, Colin Brittain will man the drums for Linkin Park.
Matt Schwarz, the boss of "Rock am Ring," couldn't contain his excitement and shared with "Bild," "We share extraordinary festival moments with this band that goes under the skin. Having Linkin Park play with us in 2026 means a lot to us – and we're thrilled to present our fans with such an outstanding headliner for the coming year."
Before we get carried away with 2026, let's not forget about the current festival events. This year marks a significant milestone as both "Rock am Ring" and its sister festival "Rock im Park" celebrate their 40th and 30th anniversaries respectively. Can't wait to see stellar acts like Rise Against, Bullet For My Valentine, Weezer, The Prodigy, and Powerwolf grace the stages.
Linkin Park, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, music, Nürburgring, Nuremberg – get ready for an incredible ride in 2026!
In 2026, music enthusiasts are in for an extraordinary treat as Linkin Park, known for their iconic performances at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, will be returning to the Nürburgring and Nuremberg stages. This marks another exciting chapter in the band's storied history, bringing unprecedented entertainment to the festivals celebrated for their rich music tradition.
