Rock im Wald Festival
Heavy-, Stoner- and Punk-Rock festival in the Waldstadion Neuensee
2026
About Rock im Wald
Rock im Wald — edition 2026
From July 30 to August 1, 2026, the next edition of the Rock im Wald Festival will take place at the Waldstadion VFB Neuensee near Michelau in Upper Franconia. Around two dozen bands from the Stoner Rock, Heavy Rock, Punk Rock, Metal, Sludge, and Psychedelic Rock genres will perform over three days.
Confirmed headliners include Kylesa and My Sleeping Karma. Other confirmed acts include Fu Manchu, Elder, 1000 Mods, Dozer, Gluecifer, Blood Command, and Ghostwoman; more bands are in preparation. Camping is included in the festival ticket.
Highlights Rock im Wald 2026
- Headliners Kylesa and My Sleeping Karma
- Around two dozen bands over three days
- Camping included in the ticket
- Family-friendly festival in a unique forest setting
Programme Rock im Wald 2026
Confirmed Line-up (Selection)
- Kylesa (Headliner)
- My Sleeping Karma (Headliner)
- Fu Manchu
- Elder
- 1000 Mods
- Dozer
- Gluecifer
- Blood Command
- Ghostwoman
- more bands in preparation
Prices Rock im Wald 2026
Practical information — Rock im Wald
Getting There
The Waldstadion VFB Neuensee is located at Sportplatzstraße 16, 96247 Neuensee (Municipality of Michelau in Upper Franconia). Arrival is mainly by car; the nearest train station is in Lichtenfels.
Tickets
Festival tickets from around 130 Euros via the official website rockimwald.de. Camping is included in the ticket.
Camping
The festival is a camping festival. Camping on the festival grounds is recommended.
An Institution of the Stoner Rock Scene
The Rock im Wald Festival has been held annually since 1995 at the Waldstadion of VFB Neuensee, a district of the municipality of Michelau in Upper Franconia in the Lichtenfels district, Bavaria. Over the years, the festival has become a firm date in the international Stoner, Heavy, and Psychedelic Rock calendar and enjoys cult status in the scene.
Musical Profile
The program includes Stoner Rock, Heavy Rock, Punk Rock, Metal, Sludge, and Psychedelic Rock. Headliners and genre greats such as Kylesa, My Sleeping Karma, Fu Manchu, Elder, 1000 Mods, Dozer, and Gluecifer shape the lineup, which is complemented by up-and-coming bands. With around two dozen acts over three days, the festival offers a dense program in a manageable size.
Festival Atmosphere
With approximately 1,500 expected visitors, Rock im Wald consciously remains small and family-friendly. Camping is an integral part, and the forest setting creates a special ambiance. The proximity between the audience and the bands, as well as the relaxed campfire mood, make up the festival's charm.
Upper Franconia and the Lichtenfels Region
Michelau in Upper Franconia is located in the Lichtenfels district, a region on the upper Main river in northern Bavaria. The festival contributes to the vibrant musical culture of Upper Franconia and attracts fans from all over Germany and neighboring countries.
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