SUMMER BREEZE 2026 Reveals Massive First Wave of Bands


The countdown is on for SUMMER BREEZE Open Air 2026, set to take place from August 12 – 15, 2026 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Organizers have announced the first 50 of 130 bands for next year’s edition, promising yet another monumental gathering for metal fans worldwide. Meanwhile, this year’s edition is happening right now, running from August 13 – 16, 2025, with thousands of fans already experiencing the madness.

The initial lineup boasts heavyweights and fan favorites including HELLOWEEN, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, LAMB OF GOD, AIRBOURNE, ALESTORM, VERSENGOLD, THE GHOST INSIDE, TESTAMENT, AMORPHIS, IMMINENCE, PALEFACE SWISS, ALCEST, THE BUTCHER SISTERS, ORBIT CULTURE, KIM DRACULA, DEICIDE, BROTHERS OF METAL, NORTHLANE, dARTAGNAN, BETONTOD, TERROR, DEAFHEAVEN, FUTURE PALACE, SOEN, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT, MIRACLE OF SOUND, MUSHROOMHEAD, MUNICIPAL WASTE, TROLLFEST, SAOR, NANOWAR OF STEEL, FROM FALL TO SPRING, UNPROCESSED, MISERY INDEX, CRYPTOPSY, BRAINSTORM, PARASITE INC., EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS, OUR PROMISE, ILLDISPOSED, TEN56., 200 STAB WOUNDS, GROZA, MANNTRA, HAGGEFUGG, BLOOD COMMAND, CABAL, MITTEL ALTA, and LUNA KILLS.

With over 130 acts set to perform across multiple stages, SUMMER BREEZE Open Air continues its tradition of offering an eclectic and powerful mix of genres, from melodic power metal to deathcore brutality, folk metal anthems to black metal atmospheres. This first wave alone cements 2026 as one of the festival’s most anticipated years yet.

Tickets will go on sale from August 18, 2025 at 18:00 (CET) until September 8, 2025 at 18:00 (CET). Secure your spot for one of Europe’s premier metal festivals at  www.summer-breeze.shop

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