Name: Stoned from the Underground 2026
Start: 2026-07-09T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Alperstedter See

SFTU

About SFTU

Stoned from the Underground (SFTU) is one of Germany's best-known Stoner Rock, Doom Metal, and Psychedelic festivals. Since 2001, the three-day festival has taken place every year in mid-July on Alperstedter See lake in the Sömmerda district, east of Erfurt, attracting fans of psychedelic rock, stoner rock, doom, and sludge from all over Europe. July 9th to 11th, 2026 with headliners like Elder, Year of the Goat, and Nightstalker – a family-like underground atmosphere right by the lake, camping included.

Dates 09 Jul — 11 Jul 2026

Venue Alperstedt (16068)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

SFTU — edition 2026

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The 23rd edition of Stoned from the Underground takes place from July 9th to 11th, 2026, on Alperstedter See. The lineup features international stars of the stoner rock, doom, and psychedelic spectrum – including Elder, Year of the Goat, Nightstalker, and Black Rainbows. Three days of camping, multiple stages, and swimming by the lake are included.

2026 Lineup – Fully Announced

The 2026 lineup has been fully revealed, featuring established headliners and emerging bands from the international scene. Radio BOB! is once again presenting the festival in 2026.

Highlights SFTU 2026

Elder (Psychedelic Heavy Prog), Year of the Goat (Doom), Nightstalker (Stoner Rock Greek Legends), Black Rainbows, Camping directly by the lake.

Programme SFTU 2026

Confirmed Headliners and Bands 2026

Elder – epic compositions blending psychedelic, prog, and heavy groove
Year of the Goat – Dark Occult Doom
Nightstalker – hypnotic grooves
Black Rainbows – Fuzz-Drenched Heavy Psych and Space Vibes

Other Confirmed Bands

Ass Cobra
Beehoover
Belzebong
Däächt
Dätcha Mandala
Fomies
From Yuggoth
Giobia
Hästspark
Hollow Ship
Karla Kvlt
Kollektiv Raumordnung
Krake
Last Bølt Ceremony
Margarita Witch Cult
Mars Red Sky
Melkus
Monkey3
Monkeys On Mars
Mr. Bison
more bands at sftu.de

Program Structure

Three festival days, Thursday to Saturday, with stage programming from late afternoon until late at night. Camping is possible from Wednesday evening. Swimming in Alperstedter See during the day between sets.

Prices SFTU 2026

Festival and camping tickets available via sftu.de. Day tickets available. Expected price around €120–€160 for a festival pass.

Practical information

Practical information — SFTU

Getting There

Car: A71 exit Erfurt-Nord. Train: Erfurt station, shuttle to the festival grounds. Own shuttle service available on festival dates.

Camping

Tent camping by the lake is included in the festival ticket. Caravan/camper van area available for an extra charge. Swimming in Alperstedter See is permitted.

Tickets

Tickets available via sftu.de and festivalticker.de. Day tickets are possible.

23rd Edition on Alperstedter See

In 2026, Stoned from the Underground celebrates its 23rd edition on Alperstedter See – a natural bathing lake in the Sömmerda district, 15 kilometers east of Erfurt. Since 2001, SFTU has established itself as one of the most important European festivals in the stoner rock scene. Radio BOB! has been a long-term media partner.

Stoner, Doom, Sludge, Psychedelic

The musical focus is on the subgenres of slow, heavy, and psychedelic rock: Stoner Rock in the tradition of Kyuss, Doom Metal in the vein of Black Sabbath, Sludge, Psychedelic Rock, and Space Rock. The festival is small, curated, and uncompromising in its selection – no mainstream, but depth.

Three Days of Camping by the Lake

SFTU is a camping festival: The grounds are located directly on Alperstedter See, and swimming is part of the festival routine. Several stages, a small number of visitors (not a mass festival), and a family-like atmosphere between bands and audience shape the mood.

Erfurt as the Arrival City

Alperstedter See is conveniently located between Erfurt and Sömmerda. Arrive by car via the A71, or by train to Erfurt (shuttle for the last few kilometers). Its location between forests and water in the Sömmerda district makes the festival the perfect summer getaway for lovers of heavy sounds.