Helheim Open Air
Metal and Rock Festival in the Three-Country Corner of Saxony–Saxony-Anhalt–Brandenburg
2026
About Helheim Open Air
Helheim Open Air — edition 2026
The fourth edition of Helheim Open Air confirms the established concept: two stages, focus on young and up-and-coming metal bands, camping included, family atmosphere. The complete lineup will be gradually revealed in the months leading up to the festival on helheim-openair.de and Facebook.
Highlights Helheim Open Air 2026
Programme Helheim Open Air 2026
Day 1 — Friday, July 24, 2026
- Afternoon — Opening with newcomer bands on the secondary stage
- Evening — Main program with announced acts like Hel's Throne (Symphonic Metal) and Feuerwulf
- Until midnight — Headliner slots on the main stage
Day 2 — Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Afternoon — More bands on two stages
- Confirmed as of Spring 2026: Blindgänger
- Evening — Headliner set on the main stage
- Night program until late
The complete lineup and schedule will be successively published on helheim-openair.de. Confirmed as of Spring 2026: Hel's Throne, Feuerwulf, Blindgänger.
Prices Helheim Open Air 2026
Practical information — Helheim Open Air
Getting There
By car via the A9 (Berlin–Munich), exit Wittenberg/Coswig, then B187 to Jessen, continue to Battin. Approx. 1 hour from Leipzig, approx. 1.5 hours from Berlin.
Camping
Included in the festival ticket, from Thursday, July 23rd (arrival) to Sunday, July 26th (departure). Sanitary facilities on site.
Tickets
From €62.50 via helheim-openair.de. Weekend pass with camping.
On Site
Food stalls with metal-appropriate offerings (burgers, BBQ, vegetarian options), merchandise area, bar with regional beer.
Tip
For travelers without a car: bus connections from Wittenberg/Falkenberg via regional lines — check special rates on the festival weekend.
From Birthday to Festival
Sometimes a festival grows out of a private party. This is exactly how the story of Helheim Open Air began: in 2023, the symphonic metal band Hel's Throne organized a celebration — and quickly realized that there was a lack of a festival for young and up-and-coming rock and metal acts in the three-country corner of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg. Thus, the association Helheim e.V. was founded, a volunteer team of musicians and helpers, and the Helheim Open Air was established. The event has been growing continuously ever since.
Where Metal Gets a Voice
The festival takes place on the Sportplatz Battin, a district of Jessen (Elster) in the Wittenberg district (AGS 15091, state of Saxony-Anhalt), Germany. Two stages, a manageable area, camping included from Thursday (July 23rd) to Sunday (July 26th). Genres: Symphonic Metal, Melodic Metal, Folk Metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal. Bands from all over Germany, many newcomers, plus established headliners. The organization sees itself as sustainable: the festival aims to promote regional music culture and offer a relevant live platform for up-and-coming bands.
The Fourth Edition in 2026
The fourth edition is scheduled for July 24th to 25th, 2026. As of Spring 2026, the bands Hel's Throne, Feuerwulf, and Blindgänger are announced as acts; the complete lineup will be revealed gradually on helheim-openair.de and via the Facebook page. Tickets from €62.50. Helheim Open Air is one of the few metal festivals in Saxony-Anhalt — an important contribution to the subculture of a state that is more than just Bauhaus and Luther.
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