Name: Pyraser Classic Rock Night 2026
Start: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Brauereigutshof Pyras

Pyraser Rock Night

About Pyraser Rock Night

The Pyraser Classic Rock Night is the annual open-air rock night of the Central Franconian Pyras brewery: International celebrated classic rock, hard rock, and metal acts perform at the historic brewery estate in Thalmässing (Roth district). In 2026, two legends will grace the stage: Rose Tattoo (Australia) and Dirkschneider (Udo Dirkschneider and crew). The event is now so popular that the 2026 edition is already sold out before the festival begins — a typical example of a grown regional rock highlight in the Franconian hill country.

Dates 25 Jul — 25 Jul 2026

Venue Thalmässing (09576)

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Edition 2026

Pyraser Rock Night — edition 2026

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The Pyraser Classic Rock Night 2026 takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Pyras brewery estate in Thalmässing. The Australian hard rock pioneers Rose Tattoo and the heavy metal project Dirkschneider, led by former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will perform on stage. The edition is sold out. Organized by Pyraser Landbrauerei in cooperation with Concertbüro Franken.

The 2026 edition continues the concept of the Pyraser Classic Rock Night as a homage to hard rock and heavy metal history. Rose Tattoo and Dirkschneider, two acts with decades of stage experience and extensive repertoires, are on the program.

The concert will be held in the classic open-air format at the brewery estate: stage in the courtyard, Franconian catering, Pyraser beers on tap. The admission time and start time will be specified in the weeks leading up to the event on pyraser-classic-rock.com.

Highlights Pyraser Rock Night 2026

Rose Tattoo + Dirkschneider live at the Pyras brewery estate, Franconian open-air rock format, sold-out edition.

Programme Pyraser Rock Night 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Pyras Brewery Estate

Rose Tattoo (Australia) — Hard rock legends since 1976, led by singer Angry Anderson. Classics: "Bad Boy for Love", "Rock'n'Roll Outlaw", "We Can't Be Beaten"
Dirkschneider — Heavy metal project led by Udo Dirkschneider (ex-Accept). Setlist includes early Accept classics ("Balls to the Wall", "Metal Heart", "Fast as a Shark") and U.D.O. tracks

Supporting Program

Pyraser beers on tap (Naturtrüb, Helles, Weißbier, Festival Beer)
Franconian cuisine (Bratwurst, Schäuferla, Bratl)
Open-air atmosphere in the historic brewery estate

Tickets

2026 Edition Sold Out
Remaining tickets / resale possibly via pyraser-classic-rock.com or Concertbüro Franken

Media Partners

RCN Magazine
Classic Rock Magazine
STAR FM

Prices Pyraser Rock Night 2026

2026 edition sold out. Resale possibly via official channels. Pyraser beers and Franconian cuisine available on-site at fixed prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Pyraser Rock Night

Getting There

Thalmässing is located on the B2 federal highway between Nuremberg and Ingolstadt. By car, take the A9 (Greding exit) or the A6 (Schwabach exit). From Roth/Hilpoltstein train station, it's about a 20-30 minute drive. Parking is available directly at the brewery estate.

Tickets

2026 edition sold out. Remaining tickets and resale may be announced via Concertbüro Franken and the Pyraser website.

Accommodation

Guesthouses and hotels in Thalmässing, Hilpoltstein, Roth, and Greding. Connections towards Nuremberg are available.

Brewery Estate with Festival Flair

The Pyraser brewery estate of the Pyraser Landbrauerei is located on the outskirts of the market town of Thalmässing in the Roth district of Central Franconia — between Nuremberg to the north and Ingolstadt to the south. What the people of Pyras have built up over years of festivals and brewery celebrations has now become its own open-air brand: Classic Rock, Bayrisch Rock, Bayrisch Heiß, and other themed concert evenings. The Classic Rock Night is the flagship event for classic rock and metal fans.

Acts 2026: Rose Tattoo and Dirkschneider

The Pyraser Classic Rock Night 2026 features two heavyweights of the scene:

Rose Tattoo — The Australian hard rock pioneers around singer Angry Anderson have stood for blues-infused, hard rock music with an unmistakable Hammond sound since 1976. They have had a lasting influence on bands like Guns N' Roses and Metallica.
Dirkschneider — The heavy metal project led by former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider plays a cross-section of early Accept classics ("Balls to the Wall", "Metal Heart", "Fast as a Shark") and songs from the U.D.O. discography.

This positions the 2026 edition as a clear homage to the hard rock and heavy metal history of the 1970s and 1980s.

Standing Success and Regular Audience

The Classic Rock Night draws rock and metal fans from all over Southern Germany to Central Franconia — known for its down-to-earth, festival-experienced audience that appreciates the intimate setting of the brewery estate. The 2026 edition is completely sold out (as of research), underscoring the event's status in the Franconian rock calendar.

Accompaniment: Pyraser Beers and Franconian Cuisine

The concert is embedded in the gastronomic offerings of the Pyraser Landbrauerei: Pyraser Naturtrübes, Helles, Weißbier, and their own Festival Beer are served, along with Franconian Bratwurst, Schäuferla, and Bratl. Thus, the Classic Rock Night is also a brewery festival celebrating the identity of Pyras as an independent Franconian country brewery.

Media Cooperations

For years, the event has been accompanied by media partners RCN Magazine, Classic Rock Magazine, and STAR FM — indicating that the Classic Rock Night is accepted in the scene as a reliable stop in Southern Germany.