SUMMER BREEZE Open Air continues to sharpen its vision for 2026 with the announcement of 33 additional bands, further solidifying the festival’s reputation as one of Europe’s most diverse and carefully curated heavy music events. With this latest wave, the lineup is taking increasingly clear shape, offering fans an expansive mix of international heavyweights, underground favorites, and rising newcomers. Once again, SUMMER BREEZE proves its commitment to representing the full spectrum of heavy music culture.
The newly confirmed artists include ICEBREAKER, HATEBREED, SKINDRED, SOULFLY, PARADISE LOST, KADAVAR, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, DECAPITATED, EIVØR, Wolves in the Throne Room, HEAVYSAURUS, THE SONS OF HUENS, SANGUISUGABOGG, SPEED, MASSIVE WAGONS, GREEN LUNG, THE NARRATOR, FULCI, URN, NECKBREAKKER, KING NUGGET GANG, SKELETON PIT, Castle Council, CÂN BARDD, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM, BIZARRE CULT, INNER SPACE, Fireborn, PRIDIAN, INHUMAN NATURE, 802, PERSECUTOR, and Brass Band Illenschwang. This selection highlights the festival’s wide stylistic reach, spanning extreme metal, modern metalcore, classic heavy metal, experimental sounds, and atmospheric compositions.
With these additions, SUMMER BREEZE 2026 continues to demonstrate why it holds a permanent place on the calendar for metal and rock fans across Europe. The balance between established legends and fresh acts ensures a dynamic festival experience that rewards both longtime attendees and first-time visitors. Each announcement reinforces the festival’s identity as a space where genre boundaries blur while quality remains uncompromised.
Beyond the music, fans can once again look forward to the unique atmosphere of Dinkelsbühl in 2026. Short distances, close interaction between artists and fans, and a thoughtfully designed festival site remain core elements of the SUMMER BREEZE experience. Sustainability initiatives, diverse food offerings, and a wide range of supporting activities round out the event, making SUMMER BREEZE 2026 not just a festival, but a complete immersion into heavy music culture.
SAVE THE DATE & VVK START: SUMMER BREEZE Open Air 2026
August 12–15, 2026
Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria
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