Highfield Festival
One of Germany's largest rock festivals at Störmthaler See — August 13th to 16th, 2026
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Festival, but fancy — at Störmthaler See
Highfield Festival has been held at Störmthaler See in the Leipzig Neuseenland since 2010, south of Leipzig — a festival in a unique location right on the water of a former mining landscape. It was founded in 2004 in Erfurt; after stops in Hohenfelden and at Cospudener See, Störmthaler See has been its permanent home since 2010. Organized by FKP Scorpio (one of Europe's largest concert promoters), the festival now attracts around 35,000 visitors per day and is one of the most important open-airs for the German-language indie, rock, and crossover scene.
Line-up 2026 — Kraftklub, SDP, Beatsteaks, and more
The 2026 edition runs from August 13th to 16th and features some of the biggest names in the German-language indie-rock scene on the main stages, including Kraftklub, SDP, Beatsteaks, Marteria, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, and Dropkick Murphys. In addition, numerous other acts will perform on multiple stages — from pop-punk and hip-hop to electronic music. The new 'Electric Beach' stage, introduced for 2026 and located directly on the lake shore, expands the program with electronic music (including DJ Sportschuh, Clara B2B Flavius) from Thursday to Sunday.
Camping, Swimming, and Festival Culture
Highfield is a classic camping festival: those who buy a festival ticket can stay at the festival campsite directly at Störmthaler See. Swimming in the lake, a food court with international cuisine, and a festival mile with quirky activities — these elements make Highfield more than just about the music. A warm-up party on August 13th kicks off the long weekend. Camping upgrades and VIP packages are available, as is a free festival app and an official Spotify playlist for preparation.
Saxony, Markkleeberg, and the Neuseenland
Markkleeberg is located in the Leipzig district in Saxony, directly south of the major city of Leipzig. Störmthaler See — part of the Leipzig Neuseenland — is a former lignite mining area that was flooded and renatured starting in the 2000s. Today, the Neuseenland, with over 20 lakes, is one of Germany's youngest cultural landscapes. Highfield Festival is one of the region's highlights and a magnet for young festival-goers from all over Central Germany, Berlin, and beyond.
Highfield — edition 2026
Four Days of Open Air at Störmthaler See
From Thursday, August 13th, 2026 (Warm-Up Party) to Sunday, August 16th, 2026, the festival grounds at Störmthaler See will transform into one of Saxony's largest camping festivals. On multiple stages — including the new 'Electric Beach' directly by the water — around 35,000 festival-goers will enjoy performances by the biggest names in the German-language rock, indie, and crossover scene.
Festival camping by the lake, swimming opportunities in Störmthaler See, a food court with international cuisine, and a festival mile with quirky activities characterize the surrounding atmosphere. A free festival app and an official Spotify playlist will accompany the weekend.
Programme Highfield 2026
Confirmed Acts 2026 (Selection)
- Kraftklub (Indie-Rock, Chemnitz — Home Game)
- SDP (Indie-Pop / HipHop)
- Beatsteaks (Punk-Rock, Berlin)
- Marteria (Hip-Hop, Rostock)
- Feine Sahne Fischfilet (Punk-Rock, Mecklenburg)
- Dropkick Murphys (Celtic-Punk, USA)
- Electric Beach (new stage on the lake shore): DJ Sportschuh, Clara B2B Flavius, among others (Thursday to Sunday)
Festival Structure
- Thu, Aug 13th, 2026: Warm-Up Party — Arrival, campsite setup, first stage acts
- Fri, Aug 14th, 2026: Main stage program
- Sat, Aug 15th, 2026: Festival day with most headliners
- Sun, Aug 16th, 2026: Closing day and headliner
- Camping directly by the lake, swimming opportunity, food court
- Multiple stages plus the new Electric Beach on the lake shore
Highlights Highfield 2026
- One of Germany's largest rock festivals — around 35,000 visitors
- Headliners Kraftklub, SDP, Beatsteaks, Marteria, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Dropkick Murphys
- New Electric Beach stage directly on the lake shore
- Festival camping at Störmthaler See with a swimming bay
- Warm-Up Party on Thursday
- Festival app and official Spotify playlist
Prices Highfield 2026
Several ticket tiers: Standard festival ticket (4 days, incl. camping) starting from approx. €169, camping upgrades from approx. €30, VIP packages from approx. €350. Current prices and availability at www.highfield.de.
Practical information — Highfield
Dates 2026
Thursday, August 13th (Warm-Up) to Sunday, August 16th, 2026.
Location
Festival grounds Störmthaler See, 04416 Markkleeberg (specifically: Großpösna — adjacent to Markkleeberg). District Großpösna OT Störmthal.
Tickets
Several tiers: Standard ticket, Camping upgrade, VIP. Tickets available at www.highfield.de.
Getting There
By train from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Markkleeberg, then shuttle to the festival grounds. By car via the A38 (Großpösna exit). Festival parking available on site.
Organizer
FKP Scorpio Konzertproduktionen GmbH.
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Störmthaler See — Festivalgelände
Störmthaler See, 04416 Markkleeberg