Reload Festival
Major Metal and Rock Festival in Sulingen with 49 Confirmed Bands Including Judas Priest, In Flames, and Arch Enemy
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Metal Pilgrimage Site in Sulingen
The Reload Festival is one of Northern Germany's most important metal festivals and has long been an international gathering point for fans of heavier sounds. The atmosphere on the festival grounds in Sulingen combines maximum stage show with a familiar crew vibe — a hallmark that artists and fans alike appreciate.
Headliners 2026: Judas Priest, In Flames, Arch Enemy
The 2026 headliner lineup brings three heavyweights to Sulingen: Judas Priest, the British heavy metal pioneers; In Flames, the melodic death metal giants from Sweden; and Arch Enemy with their charismatic frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz. The program thus covers the most important currents of modern metal.
Broad Program: 49 Bands Over Three Days
The lineup includes a total of 49 confirmed bands. Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, Scottish pirate metallers Alestorm, the Swedish theatrical metal spectacle Avatar, US metalcore from Lamb of God, commercial hard rock from Godsmack, Australian AC/DC-style Airbourne, Brazilian groove metal from Soulfly, Canadian pioneers Kittie — and with Vengaboys, a deliberately quirky Eurodance act for the late-night party.
Main Stage Open on Thursday for the First Time
A new feature for 2026: The main stage will open on Thursday for the first time. This effectively extends the festival to four days and provides more space for an expanded program.
Reload Festival — edition 2026
The Reload crew is considered one of the best festival organizations in Germany; the Sulingen grounds offer maximum festival atmosphere in a controlled space. Camping is included in the festival ticket, and the shuttle connection to Sulingen station makes travel easier.
Programme Reload Festival 2026
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 (Main Stage Newly Opened)
- Festival kickoff with expanded program on the main stage
- First bands on the side stages
Friday, August 14th, 2026
- Black Label Society, Alestorm, Avatar
- Lamb of God, Soulfly, Airbourne
- Headliner slot late evening
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
- Headliner Judas Priest
- In Flames and Arch Enemy
- Godsmack, Kittie, Vengaboys late-night party
- Festival finale in the night
The final day and stage schedule will be published by the organizer in good time at reload-festival.de.
Highlights Reload Festival 2026
- Headliners Judas Priest, In Flames, and Arch Enemy
- 49 confirmed bands over four days
- Main stage open on Thursday for the first time in 2026
- Black Label Society, Alestorm, Avatar, Lamb of God, Godsmack
- Late-night party with Vengaboys
Prices Reload Festival 2026
Practical information — Reload Festival
Venue
Reload Festival Grounds, 27232 Sulingen, Lower Saxony
Dates 2026
Thursday, August 13th to Saturday, August 15th, 2026 (Main stage opens on Thursday for the first time)
Tickets
On sale via reload-festival.de/tickets; festival and day tickets available
Getting There
Sulingen is located on the B61, accessible by car via the A1. Shuttle service from Sulingen train station.
Camping
Camping on the festival grounds is included with the festival ticket
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