Der Krater Bebt
Cross-Genre Open-Air in the Nördlinger Ries since 1989
About Krater Bebt
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A Festival with Over 35 Years of History
"Der Krater Bebt" is one of the oldest continuously held open-air festivals in the Nördlinger Ries. Since 1989, the association Krater Kultur e.V. has been bringing bands from the rock, pop, indie, and cross-genre categories to Megesheim — a tiny municipality in the Donau-Ries district with only a few hundred inhabitants. With around 1,000 visitors per weekend, the festival is small enough to preserve the club atmosphere — and large enough to offer a real festival experience.
The Name and the Nördlinger Ries
The name "Der Krater Bebt" refers to the Nördlinger Ries — an approximately 24 km wide meteorite crater that formed about 14.5 million years ago and shapes the landscape of northern Swabia and Bavaria today. Megesheim lies in the valley floor of this geologically unique area, framed by the gentle heights of the crater rim. The Ries is a UNESCO Geopark and one of the few large impact craters preserved in Europe.
The Festival Grounds
The venue is the Festwiese am Munninger Weg 5 in Megesheim. A rural open-air stage with camping facilities on the grounds, simple infrastructure, and the typical Ried-meadow scenery. Those who come, come with a tent — the major cities of Munich (140 km), Augsburg (90 km), and Nuremberg (110 km) are too far for a day trip.
Cross-Genre Program
The musical focus is on German-language rock and pop, supplemented by cross-genre acts: indie rock, punk, sometimes hip-hop and electronic artists. Over the years, both regional bands from Southern Germany and national acts have played here. The band confirmations for each edition are communicated via Krater Kultur e.V. and festival databases (Festival-Alarm, etc.).
Club Festival with a DIY Ethos
Krater Kultur e.V. is a non-profit association — surplus revenue flows back into the festival and regional music culture. The organization is almost entirely voluntary, which is reflected in the moderate prices and the cozy atmosphere. Festival-Alarm also offers rain insurance through its partner Wetterheld (up to €300 refund per rainy day).
Krater Bebt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of "Der Krater Bebt" continues the festival tradition maintained since 1989 in the Nördlinger Ries. Three days of live programming on the festival meadow, with camping facilities for visitors from the entire region and beyond.
Specific lineup confirmations will be communicated in the months before the festival via Krater Kultur e.V. and on festival platforms such as festival-alarm.com.
Programme Krater Bebt 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Festival Kick-off
- Admission and campsite opening
- evening — first bands on the festival stage
- Aftershow at the campsite
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Day 2
- afternoon — program start with younger bands
- evening — headliner slot
- Festival tent atmosphere until late at night
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Festival Finale
- afternoon — program with more bands
- evening — festival closing with highlight act
- Festival conclusion and aftershow
Specific band order and set times will be published in spring/summer 2026 via the festival channels.
Highlights Krater Bebt 2026
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Getting There
Megesheim is located in the Donau-Ries district, approx. 15 km northeast of Nördlingen. By car via the B25/B466 to Nördlingen, then via the district roads. Train station: Nördlingen or Donauwörth, from there continue by car/taxi.
Admission
Ticket prices and passes are published in the months before the festival on the Krater Kultur festival website. Camping on the festival grounds is possible.
Weather Protection
Festival-Alarm offers rain insurance through its partner Wetterheld: Refund up to €300 per rainy day in case of proven damage. Recommended for a summer open-air in the Ries.
Contact
Krater Kultur e.V. Website kraterkultur.com.
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Where it takes place Krater Bebt
Festwiese Megesheim
Munninger Weg 5, 86750 Megesheim