Großbahrener Schwermetal Fest
Heavy Metal Festival with Tractor Pulling in the Niederlausitz Province
About Schwermetal Fest Großbahren
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Heavy Metal with Tractor Pulling
The Großbahrener Schwermetal Fest is a curious and endearing event: three days of heavy metal in the Niederlausitz province, combined with tractor pulling competitions on the adjacent field. The venue is the "Hinter Kaiser's Scheune" festival grounds in Großbahren, a small district of Sonnewalde with around 200 inhabitants in the south of Brandenburg (Elbe-Elster district).
From Fan Engagement to Festival Brand
The festival originated from the idea of a small group of local metal fans who "didn't want to drive hundreds of kilometers to concerts anymore" but wanted to bring bands home. Within a few years, the hobby project evolved into an international underground festival with a loyal following.
Line-up 2026
The program from August 14th to 16th, 2026, features 13 confirmed bands from the European metal underground:
- Hiraes (Germany) – Melodic Death Metal
- Venator (Austria) – Heavy Metal
- Disbelief (Germany) – Death Metal
- Mission in Black (Germany) – Melodic Death Metal
- Speed Queen (Belgium) – Speed Metal
- Antipeewee (Germany) – Thrash Metal
- Ontborg (Italy) – Melodic Death Metal
- Kerrigan (Germany) – Heavy Metal
- Don't Drop the Sword (Germany) – Epic Speed Metal
- Acid Blade (Germany) – Heavy Metal
- Attacktion (Germany) – Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Cover Band
- + 2 more acts
Tractor Pulling During the Day
During the day – when the bands aren't playing – tractor pulling teams from the region compete: heavy tractor-trailers pull a sled loaded with weights over a 100m track. The event impressively combines the rural, agricultural character of Großbahren with the urban metal sound – unique in the festival calendar.
Practical Information
Catering is provided by the traditional Lindenkrug in Großbahren, and technology (stage, lighting, sound) is supplied by Terrasound. Camping is available directly at the festival grounds. Tickets from €45 for the entire weekend.
Sonnewalde and the Elbe-Elster Region
Sonnewalde (around 3,000 inhabitants) is a small town in Niederlausitz in the Elbe-Elster district. The town boasts an impressive Renaissance castle, which now houses a hotel and restaurant. In recent years, the Großbahrener Schwermetal Fest has significantly increased the region's profile within the German metal scene.
Schwermetal Fest Großbahren — edition 2026
The Großbahrener Schwermetal Fest 2026 will take place from August 14th to 16th, 2026, in Großbahren (a district of Sonnewalde in the Elbe-Elster district). The venue is the "Hinter Kaiser's Scheune" festival grounds.
Three days of heavy metal with 13 confirmed bands from Germany, Austria, Italy, and Belgium: Hiraes (DE, Melodic Death), Venator (AT, Heavy Metal), Disbelief (DE, Death Metal), Mission in Black (DE), Speed Queen (BE, Speed Metal), Antipeewee (DE, Thrash), Ontborg (IT, Melodic Death), Kerrigan (DE), Don't Drop the Sword (DE), Acid Blade (DE), Attacktion (DE, Hard Rock Cover). During the day, the tractor pulling competitions will take place on the field next to the festival stage. Catering is provided by Lindenkrug Großbahren, and technology comes from Terrasound.
Highlights Schwermetal Fest Großbahren 2026
- 3 days of Heavy Metal in Niederlausitz
- 13 bands from DE, AT, IT, BE
- Hiraes, Venator, Disbelief, Mission in Black, Speed Queen, Ontborg
- Tractor Pulling competitions during the day
- Camping directly at the festival grounds
- Catering by Lindenkrug Großbahren
- Tickets from €45
Prices Schwermetal Fest Großbahren 2026
Weekend tickets from €45 via grossbahrener-schwermetal-fest.de. Camping directly on site for an additional fee. Day tickets may be available at the box office.
Practical information — Schwermetal Fest Großbahren
Getting There
By Car: A13 (Berlin–Dresden), exit Großräschen or Klettwitz, then B96/L60 to Sonnewalde, follow signs to Großbahren. Parking available at the festival grounds.
By Train: Doberlug-Kirchhain (RE) or Finsterwalde station, then take a shuttle/taxi.
Tickets
Weekend tickets from €45 via grossbahrener-schwermetal-fest.de. Day tickets may be available at the box office.
Camping
Camping directly at the festival grounds is possible (for an additional fee).
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Where it takes place Schwermetal Fest Großbahren
Großbahren – Hinter Kaiser's Scheune
Hinter Kaiser's Scheune, 03249 Sonnewalde