44th Kalkwerkfestival
Three Days of Rock, Metal, Indie, Punk, Folk, and Funk at the Old Kalkwerk Diez
About Kalkwerkfestival
The Kalkwerkfestival is one of the longest-running independent festivals in the Rhein-Lahn district. With now 44 editions, it looks back on a scene history that has grown over four decades, making the festival known far beyond the city limits of Diez. The organizer is the association of the same name, Kalkwerkfestival e.V., which organizes the event entirely on a voluntary basis.
The Altes Kalkwerk (Old Limeworks) at Schaumburger Straße 19 is a former industrial building, now used as a socio-cultural center – with a concert hall, several stage rooms, outdoor areas, an integrated skate park ("Kalkonia"), and rooms for exhibitions and theater. The industrial architecture, the rough walls, the open halls create an atmosphere that DIY festivals rarely achieve with such quality.
The 2026 Program brings together over twenty bands over three days. The stylistic range is enormous: Rock, Metal, Indie, Punk, Folk, Funk – no stylistic focus, but rather a curated cross-section of the German and international independent scene. Confirmed headliners are Queen Of The Hive (Friday), El Flecha Negra (Saturday, Colombian-German Cumbia fusion band), and Hanging Dogs (Sunday).
The Supporting Program sets the Kalkwerkfestival apart from purely musical events: variety shows, theater, exhibitions, and the Kalkonia Skatepark, which is open to skaters all weekend and occasionally hosts contests. A dedicated Children's Program makes the festival family-friendly.
The pricing structure is deliberately socially responsible: Day tickets from €19.10, Weekend combo ticket €50.60, Children under 14 free. The festival sees itself not as a profit-making event, but as a contribution to the cultural life of the region.
Kalkwerkfestival — edition 2026
The 44th anniversary edition is one of the largest and stylistically broadest editions in recent years. With the Colombian-German Cumbia act El Flecha Negra, an internationally appealing Saturday headliner will be on stage, while Queen Of The Hive and Hanging Dogs cover the Rock and Indie genres.
The exact 2026 program (set times of individual bands, other acts, theater and variety show performances, children's program schedules) will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: opening on Friday evening, full festival operation during the day and night, with a family focus on Sunday.
Programme Kalkwerkfestival 2026
Confirmed Headliners
- Friday, June 12: Queen Of The Hive
- Saturday, June 13: El Flecha Negra (Cumbia Fusion)
- Sunday, June 14: Hanging Dogs
Supporting Program
- Over twenty bands in total (exact list to follow)
- Variety shows and theater performances
- Exhibitions in the rooms of the Old Kalkwerk
- Kalkonia Skatepark open throughout
- Children's program with interactive stations, acoustic concerts, and workshops
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years.
Highlights Kalkwerkfestival 2026
Prices Kalkwerkfestival 2026
Practical information — Kalkwerkfestival
Date: June 12–14, 2026 (Friday to Sunday).
Location: Altes Kalkwerk, Schaumburger Str. 19, 65582 Diez.
Getting there: Diez train station (Lahntalbahn Koblenz–Limburg). A3 exit Limburg Nord. By bike via the Lahn Cycle Path.
Parking: Parking spaces at the festival grounds.
Tickets: Day ticket from €19.10, Weekend combo €50.60, Children under 14 free. Advance sales via https://www.kalkwerkfestival.org/tickets
Camping: Possible – details on the festival website.
Families: Very welcome, dedicated children's program and free entry for under 14s.
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