Back For Good – The SR 1 90s Open Air

90s Nostalgia on the Former Mining Heap

The Erlebnisort Reden in Landsweiler-Reden (town of Friedrichsthal, Regionalverband Saarbrücken) is an unusual festival site: the former Reden coal mine was converted into an event and recreation area after its closure — with a large open-air stage called “Auf der Alm” at the foot of the heap. Every Whit Friday, one of the biggest 90s open-air festivals in West Germany takes place here: Back For Good.

The Concept: Pure Nostalgia

Organizer Alm Event Gastro GmbH makes a clear promise: one evening of nothing but the hits you heard as a teenager or in your early twenties in the 1990s and early 2000s. Eurodance (Snap, Haddaway, Captain Jack), boybands (Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC), girlbands (Spice Girls, No Angels), Eurotrash (Dr. Alban, Aqua), House (Daft Punk, Robin S.) — all live, with original acts and tribute bands.

Line-up 2026: No Angels Celebrate Anniversary

Highlight 2026: The No Angels are coming to Reden with their “TwentyFive Live Tour” for their 25th band anniversary. They will be joined by Fun Factory (90s Eurodance legends) and Rednex (“Cotton Eye Joe”). Further acts will be announced by spring 2026. SR 1 — the pop station of Saarländischer Rundfunk — is the media partner and will provide pre-event coverage.

VIP, Camping, and Festival Vibes

The festival clearly positions itself in the premium segment: standard tickets are around €46.90, VIP tickets are €239 (including a private buffet, unlimited drinks in the VIP zone, shuttle service, and stage proximity). Both categories have regularly sold out in previous years. Camping is available on the adjacent meadow.

Saarland's Structural Change as a Stage

Visitors to Reden immerse themselves in the history of Saarland's mining industry. The former Reden mine, once one of the largest coal mines in Saarland, is now a symbol of successful structural change: a zoo, water gardens, an industrial culture trail, and festival stages. Back For Good is just one of several Alm Events — other formats follow on Whit Saturday and Sunday.