Klosterbeben Hude — Rock am Waldstadion

Third Klosterbeben — Significant Growth

After the pioneering editions in 2024 and 2025, Klosterbeben 2026 will be significantly larger. With 13 bands over two days, two headliners, and an expanded infrastructure setup, the festival is positioning itself as a new fixture for the rock and metal scene in northwestern Lower Saxony. The organizers from Kulturverein Hude expect around 1,200 festival guests.

Headliners and Line-up 2026

The lineup features German and North German rock/metal acts. Headliner on Friday, June 12th, is Below Zero — a band with a clear heavy profile. Saturday is headlined by Rising Insane, an established name in the German metalcore scene. Other confirmed bands: Kabila, Employer, Northerion, Unchained Horizon (Friday), Tweelbäker Büdeltrecker, About Monsters, Breforth, Madelyns Gun, Gebrüder Manns (Saturday).

Waldstadion Hude

The Waldstadion on the outskirts of Hude combines stadium character with a forest atmosphere — a rare combination that gives Klosterbeben its visual identity. The grandstand, playing field, and surrounding forest areas can be used for the stage, tents, and relaxation zones. This location has become the festival's true hallmark.

Camping, Food Trucks, Own Beer

Camping is offered on-site, allowing for a full festival stay. Regional food trucks provide visitors with street food, and the official Klosterbeben festival beer is part of the concept. With this infrastructure, the festival caters to classic open-air fans who see festivals not as a day trip but as a weekend experience.

Kulturverein Hude

The organizer is Kulturverein Hude, which also organizes other cultural formats beyond Klosterbeben — such as the medieval family festival at the Hude Dormitory or the Hude Monastery Summer concert series at the Klostermühle. With Klosterbeben, the association established a new format in 2024 that adds a distinct rock/metal profile to Hude's summer.