Bracken Open Air Ratzert-Brubbach
First two-day edition of Bracken Open Air with eight bands, camping, and children's program on the Ratzert-Brubbach sports field in the Westerwald
About Bracken Open Air
Bracken Open Air takes the big step in 2026: the previous one-day festival becomes a full two-day open air event with eight bands, camping, and an expanded family program. On the Ratzert-Brubbach sports field in the northern Westerwald, a lovingly organized, family-friendly festival weekend with a convincing price-performance ratio is created.
In 2026, the festival runs on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. Friday from 5 PM, Saturday from 12 PM. Camping from 5 Euros. Weekend ticket 20 Euros, free for children up to 14 years old. Headliner Friday: Alles auf Zucker + DJ Schuh. Saturday: Saitenhiebe, Immix, Smalltalk, Jackson Paranoia, Smokin' Parrots, Andra, Fourgreeds plus Fanfare of the Altenkirchen Music School.
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Grown from the Westerwald
Bracken Open Air is a Westerwald festival with passion. The organizer is Bracken Open Air e.V., a team of music enthusiasts organized on a voluntary basis, who lovingly establish their festival in their own region. After several successful one-day editions, the leap to the two-day format comes in 2026.
Ratzert-Brubbach Sports Field
The festival site is the Ratzert-Brubbach sports field in the municipality of Mudersbach in the northern Westerwald. The open sports field offers space for the stage, food trucks, bar, and camping — a typical German sports field festival with the unmistakable charm of the voluntary Westerwald festival culture.
Line-up 2026
Friday, May 29th
The evening kicks off with Alles auf Zucker, complemented by DJ Schuh for the after-show hours.
Saturday, May 30th
The main festival day offers eight acts: Saitenhiebe, Immix, Smalltalk, Jackson Paranoia, Smokin' Parrots, Andra, Fourgreeds. Saturday opens with the Fanfare of the Altenkirchen Music School — a beautiful generational moment before the rock and indie program.
Camping Included
Those who wish to stay overnight can camp with a tent or camper van on the festival grounds. The camping fee is 5 Euros. Sanitary facilities and showers are available, which is a welcome comfort relative to the festival's size.
Family Program
Bracken Open Air is explicitly family-friendly. There is a dedicated program for children: kids' disco, bouncy castle, face painting, giant soap bubbles, fairy tale character, and new in 2026, "Clown Bracken". Children up to 14 years old have free admission — a clear statement from the organizers.
Value for Money
Weekend ticket for 20 Euros, children up to 14 free, camping for 5 Euros — Bracken Open Air thus offers one of the most attractive price-performance ratios in the German open-air scene. This is made possible by the voluntary commitment and the regional roots of the festival.
Bracken Open Air — edition 2026
Bracken Open Air 2026 reinvents itself: First two-day edition on the Ratzert-Brubbach sports field on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. Eight bands, camping (€5), weekend ticket €20, children up to 14 years old free. Organized by volunteers, family-friendly, with an excellent price-performance ratio. Headliner Friday: Alles auf Zucker + DJ Schuh.
First two-day Bracken Open Air with a high-caliber regional line-up, expanded family program, and camping. A festival that elevates Westerwald festival culture to the next level — without losing its volunteer, family-friendly character.
Programme Bracken Open Air 2026
Line-up 2026 according to official announcements:
Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM
- Alles auf Zucker
- DJ Schuh (Aftershow)
Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM
- Fanfare of the Altenkirchen Music School (Opening)
- Saitenhiebe
- Immix
- Smalltalk
- Jackson Paranoia
- Smokin' Parrots
- Andra
- Fourgreeds
Family Program Both Days
- Kids' Disco
- Bouncy Castle
- Face Painting
- Giant Soap Bubbles
- Fairy Tale Character
- Clown Bracken (new 2026)
Infrastructure
- Camping on the festival grounds (€5)
- Sanitary facilities and showers
- Food trucks and bar
Highlights Bracken Open Air 2026
- First two-day edition — expansion of the festival format
- 8 bands plus Fanfare of the Altenkirchen Music School
- Weekend ticket only €20, children up to 14 years old free
- On-site camping for only €5
- Organized by volunteers, family-friendly
Prices Bracken Open Air 2026
Weekend ticket €20. Children up to 14 years old free. Camping €5 per person. Tickets via bracken-openair.de.
Practical information — Bracken Open Air
Date 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM.
Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM.
Location
Ratzert-Brubbach Sports Field, 57629 Ratzert (Municipality of Mudersbach), Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission
Weekend ticket 20 Euros. Children up to 14 years old free. Camping 5 Euros per person.
Getting There
By car via the A45 (exit Wilnsdorf or Herborn) and then via country roads. Public transport: VRM bus lines. Pay attention to the signposted parking areas when arriving and departing by car.
Camping
Camping on the festival grounds possible (5 Euros). Sanitary facilities and showers available.
Tips
Sturdy footwear for uneven terrain. Weatherproof clothing as a backup. Sun protection. For accompanying children, child-appropriate hearing protection for loud sets. Bring cash for food trucks and bar, just in case.
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