19. Rock am Berg Open Air Merkers
Punk, Indie and Alternative at Waldstadion Merkers — the 19th edition from June 4th to 7th, 2026
About Rock am Berg
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Rock am Berg — Punk Festival in the Rhön
Rock am Berg is a staple of the German punk and indie festival scene. Since 2007, dedicated volunteers have organized the festival at Waldstadion Merkers, a district of the Krayenberggemeinde in the Wartburgkreis (Thuringia, on the border with Hessian Rhön). What started as a small local initiative has grown over the years into a festival with several thousand visitors and a nationally recognized lineup.
Punk, Indie, Alternative — and Values
Musically, Rock am Berg is firmly rooted in the punk, indie, and alternative spectrum — ska-punk, hardcore, folk-punk, indie-pop, and experimental acts share the stages. What makes the festival special is its strong value orientation: an explicit awareness structure is present around the clock, and an accompanying workshop and talk program conveys political and social content. Rock am Berg sees itself not as a commercial mainstream festival, but as a meeting point for a scene that combines music and social engagement.
Lineup 2026 — A Strong Season
The 2026 program brings together an impressive list of German and international bands. Confirmed acts include 100 Kilo Herz, Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen, Bittter, Björn Peng, Dream Nails, Endstation Chaos, Frittenbude, Hi! Spencer, Häck/Mäck, Kaput Krauts, Kellerloch, Krav Boca, Lak, Lygo, Mal Eleve, Mandelkokainschnaps, Nikra, Oironie, Produzenten Der Froide, Rauchen, Remote Bondage, Rogers, Smile And Burn, The Dead End Kids, The Red Flags, The Snouters, Theilen, Tigeryouth, and Trümmerratten.
Merkers and the Rhön
Merkers is located in the Wartburgkreis in western Thuringia, on the border with Hessian Rhön. The district is known regionally for the Merkers Adventure Mine (formerly potash mining), which houses Europe's longest underground concert halls. However, Rock am Berg takes place above ground at the Waldstadion — a park-like sports facility on the edge of the forest, ideal for open-air festivals.
Rock am Berg — edition 2026
Rock am Berg 2026 — The 19th Edition
With its 19th edition, Rock am Berg continues its steadily growing history: from a local initiative, it has become one of the most exciting punk and alternative festivals in Eastern Germany. Four days of camping, workshops, concerts, and political programming at Waldstadion Merkers — a mix that appeals equally to regulars and new discoverers.
The 2026 lineup showcases the breadth of the German-speaking scene: from folk-punk (Rogers, 100 Kilo Herz) to indie-pop (Frittenbude) to hardcore and experimental projects. International acts like Dream Nails (UK Queer-Punk) and Krav Boca (FR) broaden the perspective beyond the German scene.
Programme Rock am Berg 2026
Rock am Berg 2026 — Lineup (Confirmed)
Thursday to Sunday, June 4th–7th, 2026
- Gates open daily from 10:00 AM
- Concerts start from 3:00 PM
- Camping included
Confirmed Bands (Selection)
- 100 Kilo Herz — Folkpunk
- Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen — Punk
- Frittenbude — Electro-Indie
- Dream Nails (UK) — Queer-Punk
- Kapelle Petra — Indie
- Kaput Krauts — Punk
- Rogers — Folkpunk
- Lygo — Punk/Indie
- The Snouters
- Krav Boca (FR)
- Smile And Burn
- Tigeryouth
- Trümmerratten
- Others: Bittter, Björn Peng, Endstation Chaos, Hi! Spencer, Häck/Mäck, Kellerloch, Lak, Mal Eleve, Mandelkokainschnaps, Nikra, Oironie, Produzenten Der Froide, Rauchen, Remote Bondage, The Dead End Kids, The Red Flags, Theilen
Accompanying Program
- Workshop and talk program on politics and society
- 24/7 Awareness Team
- Festival Camping
Current lineup and stage times: rockamberg-merkers.de/bands.
Highlights Rock am Berg 2026
- 19th Rock am Berg Open Air — Punk, Indie, Alternative
- Four days of festival at Waldstadion Merkers
- Confirmed acts: Frittenbude, 100 Kilo Herz, Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen
- International guests: Dream Nails (UK), Krav Boca (FR)
- Kapelle Petra, Rogers, Lygo, The Snouters
- Workshop and talk program
- 24/7 Awareness Team
- Camping included
Prices Rock am Berg 2026
Festival tickets available at rockamberg-merkers.de. Day tickets and festival pass including camping are available. Prices as per the official website.
Practical information — Rock am Berg
Date 2026
19th Rock am Berg Open Air: June 4th to 7th, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday). Gates open at 10 AM, concerts start at 3 PM. Camping included in the tickets.
Location
Waldstadion, Waldstadion 1, 36460 Krayenberggemeinde OT Merkers. Wartburgkreis district, Thuringia, on the border with Hessian Rhön.
Getting There
By car: A4 exit Eisenach-West, then B19/B62 towards Rhön. By train: Bad Salzungen or Eisenach station, then shuttle / local transport. Travel by bicycle and public transport is expressly encouraged.
Tickets
Festival tickets available at rockamberg-merkers.de — Day tickets and festival pass including camping. Early bird discounts recommended.
Awareness and Workshops
Awareness team on-site around the clock. Workshop and talk program parallel to the concerts — topics from politics, society, and activism.
Organizer
Rock am Berg Merkers — organized by volunteers. Program, tickets, and updates at rockamberg-merkers.de.
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Where it takes place Rock am Berg
Waldstadion Merkers
Waldstadion 1, 36460 Krayenberggemeinde OT Merkers, 36460 Krayenberggemeinde