Burning Hill Festival

A Festival on a Hill

The Conny Hill near Körprich, a district of the municipality of Nalbach in the Saarlouis district, is a viewpoint with a far-reaching view over the Primstal valley. This is exactly where the Burning Hill Festival takes place every year at the beginning of July – on a slightly elevated meadow with a stage, camping area, and everything a well-organized small open-air event needs. The location is part of the program: Those who come want to get away from the big city, into the heart of Saarland, with a starry sky over the main stage.

The Two-Track Concept

The organizers have opted for a deliberately polarizing format: Instead of a continuous musical line, Burning Hill combines two worlds over two evenings:

• Friday — Rock & Metal Night: Electric guitars, distortion pedals, sing-along choruses. In 2026, with the Berlin punk rock legend ITCHY as the headliner, plus the Saarland scene with bands like The Feelgood Mclouds, Alexis in Texas, and Small State.
• Saturday — Electro & Malle Night: From House to Tech DJ sets, up to Malle classics. In 2026, with Niels van Gogh as the headliner, alongside DJ Morres, Schmiddi und Chris, and other acts.

The concept attracts two very different audiences – on Friday, rock t-shirts and leather jackets dominate, while on Saturday, glitter and festival outfits are the norm. Those who buy a two-day ticket experience an abrupt but exciting change in atmosphere.

Small and Personal

With around 1,000 expected visitors, Burning Hill is not a mega-festival, but a deliberately manageable format. This is where its charm lies: short distances, direct artist interaction, a camping atmosphere where you get to know your tent neighbors. Festival passes for around €30 – a price that is hard to find at comparable open-air events.

In the Saarland Festival Scene

Alongside the major festivals in Saarland (Rocco del Schlacko, UFO Festival, Saarspektakel), Burning Hill has carved out its niche as a *secret tip festival*. Exactly the right format for anyone tired of the mainstream festival experience and looking for a weekend on a Saarland hill with a clear concept.