SUMMER BREEZE 2026 Confirm 21 New Bands For Next Year’s Massive Lineup


Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria — The SUMMER BREEZE 2026 lineup is taking shape. With today’s announcement of 21 additional bands, the festival continues to build what promises to be one of its most dynamic and powerful editions yet. From veteran icons to modern trailblazers, each new addition brings their own surge of energy, passion, and uncompromising metal spirit to Bavaria next August.

The newly confirmed acts include heavyweights and fan favorites such as SAXON, THY ART IS MURDER, BLACKBRAID, ALIEN ANT FARM, THE ROLL, THUNDERMOTHER, DESERT FEAR, BLOODRED HOURGLASS, GRAND MAGUS, SETYØURSAILS, MØL, SLOMOSA, NYTT LAND, SOULBOUND, WUCAN, FILTH, EARTHLING, BRYMIR, RECTAL SMEGMA, STAM1NA, and TEAR. Together, they represent the full spectrum of the heavy music world — from classic heavy metal to blackened folk, from hardcore chaos to modern melodic precision.

As SUMMER BREEZE moves closer to completing its 2026 lineup, the festival reaffirms its reputation as one of Europe’s most vital gathering points for metal fans worldwide. This latest wave of confirmations underscores its trademark diversity — a carefully curated mix of legacy acts, cult favorites, and rising stars that guarantees unforgettable performances across all stages.

The SUMMER BREEZE Open Air will take place August 12th–15th, 2026, in Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria, welcoming thousands of metalheads for four days of unrelenting music, community, and festival spirit. Tickets are available now at summer-breeze.shop . Stay tuned — this is only the beginning.

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