Sternenklang Festival Kranichfeld
Folk-Metal and Medieval Rock Festival at Niederburg Kranichfeld
About Sternenklang Festival
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Folk-Metal and Medieval Rock at a Historic Castle
The Sternenklang Festival is one of the most charming Folk-Metal and Medieval Rock festivals in Central Germany. The venue is the Niederburg Kranichfeld — a medieval castle complex overlooking the Ilm valley in the Weimarer Land district, about 25 kilometers south of Weimar. The castle's setting, with its keep, walls, and courtyard, forms the stage backdrop for three days of festival fun centered around Folk-Metal, Medieval Rock, and medieval life.
2026 Line-up — Subway to Sally and Korpiklaani as Headliners
The headliners for 2026 are Subway to Sally (a German Medieval Rock institution from Potsdam) and Korpiklaani (a Finnish Folk-Metal band). Also confirmed are Ad Infinitum, Grailknights, Blackbriar, Vogelfrey, Tabernis, Grimming, Kaspar und die Anderen, Robse, and Katerfahrt. More acts are yet to be announced (“TBA”). Tickets for 2026 are already sold out (as of Spring 2026).
Medieval Market and Fire Show
In addition to the concerts, the festival features a medieval market with camp life and craft demonstrations, historical combat displays by knight and mercenary groups, archery, blacksmithing demonstrations, and a grand fire show late in the evening — the program captures the atmosphere of a classic medieval market combined with a modern rock stage.
Kranichfeld in Weimarer Land
The town of Kranichfeld (around 3,500 inhabitants) is located in the Weimarer Land district in the state of Thuringia. The Niederburg is one of the region's defining structures — alongside the Oberburg Kranichfeld, the castle museum, and a dense network of hiking trails in the Ilm valley. Visitors attending the festival can easily combine their festival days with a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Weimar (25 km away) or a hike along the Ilm Valley Cycle Path.
Sternenklang Festival — edition 2026
Three Festival Days at Niederburg — June 11th to 13th, 2026
The Sternenklang Festival 2026 transforms Niederburg Kranichfeld into an open-air stage with a medieval market from June 11th to 13th, 2026. The castle's setting, with its keep and walls, serves as the main stage — throughout the festival weekend, Folk-Metal and Medieval Rock bands from Germany, Finland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands will perform.
Line-up — Subway to Sally and Korpiklaani as Headliners
With Subway to Sally and Korpiklaani, two of the genre's most renowned bands will grace the stage. Subway to Sally's performances are known for their grand stage shows — pyrotechnics, choreography, and classic pieces from the repertoire of the Medieval Rock pioneers. Korpiklaani brings the Finnish Folk-Metal experience to Kranichfeld with violin and accordion. Other confirmed bands include Ad Infinitum, Grailknights, Blackbriar, Vogelfrey, Tabernis, Grimming, Kaspar und die Anderen, Robse, and Katerfahrt.
Market, Fire Show, Combat Displays
In addition to the concerts, there will be a medieval market with camp life, historical combat displays by local knight and mercenary groups, archery, and blacksmithing demonstrations. A grand fire show on the castle grounds will conclude each day.
Programme Sternenklang Festival 2026
2026 Program Highlights — Sternenklang Festival Kranichfeld
- Thursday, June 11th, 2026: Festival begins late afternoon, market opens, first stage acts, evening fire show
- Friday, June 12th, 2026: Full program — market activities, stage acts, combat displays, archery, blacksmithing demonstrations, fire show
- Saturday, June 13th, 2026: Festival climax with headliner performances, grand finale fire show
- 2026 Headliners: Subway to Sally and Korpiklaani
- Other Confirmed Bands: Ad Infinitum, Grailknights, Blackbriar, Vogelfrey, Tabernis, Grimming, Kaspar und die Anderen, Robse, Katerfahrt
- More Acts: “TBA” (to be announced via the festival website and Instagram channel @sternenklangfestival)
- Accompanying Program: medieval market, camp life, combat displays, archery, blacksmithing demonstrations, fire show
- Organizer: Sternenklang Festival
- Contact: [email protected]
Current program and updates: sternenklang-festival.de and Instagram @sternenklangfestival.
Highlights Sternenklang Festival 2026
- Subway to Sally (Medieval Rock institution)
- Korpiklaani (Finnish Folk-Metal)
- Ad Infinitum, Grailknights, Blackbriar
- Vogelfrey, Tabernis, Grimming, Kaspar und die Anderen
- Robse, Katerfahrt, and more acts
- Fire show, combat displays, medieval market
- Castle setting of Niederburg Kranichfeld
Prices Sternenklang Festival 2026
Tickets for 2026 are sold out (as of Spring 2026). Regular tickets were available from €129 in advance. Camping surcharge is separate.
Practical information — Sternenklang Festival
2026 Dates
Thursday, June 11th to Saturday, June 13th, 2026.
Location
Niederburg Kranichfeld, 99448 Kranichfeld, Weimarer Land district, Thuringia.
Getting There
By car: A4 exit Weimar, then B85 to Kranichfeld. By public transport: Bad Berka train station, then take a bus to Kranichfeld.
Tickets
Festival tickets for 2026 are sold out. Regular tickets from €129 (price before sell-out).
Camping
Camping is available on the festival grounds (information available on the official website).
Tip
Combine your festival visit with a hike in the Ilm valley or a day trip to Weimar (UNESCO World Heritage Classical Weimar, 25 km).
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Where it takes place Sternenklang Festival
Niederburg Kranichfeld
Niederburg Kranichfeld, 99448 Kranichfeld