Rench'n'Rock Open Air

Comeback of a Baden Festival Brand

The Rench'n'Rock Open Air was a firm fixture in the Baden rock scene in the mid-2010s. In 2026, it returns to Renchen after a nine-year break – a small town in the Ortenau district between Offenburg and Achern, on the edge of the foothills of the Black Forest. Behind the comeback is the newly founded association Rench'n'Rock e.V., a collective of musicians, sound technicians, and organizers who are bringing their festival back to life themselves.

Crowdfunding Instead of Corporate Sponsors

The concept is explicitly grassroots-oriented: instead of relying on major sponsors, the team financed a significant part of the 2026 festival through the crowdfunding platform Startnext. The goal was reached in 2025 – a clear sign that the people of Renchen and the Baden music scene want the festival back.

Line-Up 2026 – Regional Bands in Focus

• Ausfahrt53 – Rock band from the region
• Die Sprittler – with their own Baden sound
• Petricore – Indie/Alternative
• The Rising Hope – Rock

The festival consciously sees itself as a platform for emerging and established regional musicians – genres around rock, indie, punk, and handmade guitar music.

Free Admission – Consume On-Site

Like many open-air festivals in the region, Rench'n'Rock relies on free admission. The festival is financed through crowdfunding, club memberships, and on-site catering: food, drinks, and merchandise are the main sources of income on the festival day.

A Piece of Ortenau Festival Culture

Anyone who comes to Renchen on June 20, 2026, supports more than just a concert: Rench'n'Rock is an expression of a vibrant club culture in Baden-Württemberg, where musicians, craftspeople, and volunteers work together to put on a festival. Participation is explicitly encouraged – anyone interested in volunteering or with their own ideas can contact the team directly.