Name: Wassenrock Open Air Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festivalgelände Rurstraße

Wassenrock

About Wassenrock

Wassenrock is the young rock and metal festival of Selfkant: The third edition (Vol. III) will take place on September 4th and 5th, 2026, at the festival grounds on Rurstraße in Wassenberg. Friday 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM–11:00 PM. The lineup includes Emil Bulls, Blitz Union, and Motorjesus — international and national rock/metal acts. Camping, merch, meet & greet, beer garden. Background: historic castle backdrop. Tickets: Weekend combo, camping, and parking passes online — organizers advise early purchase.

Dates 04 Sep — 05 Sep 2026

Venue Wassenberg (05370)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Wassenrock — edition 2026

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Wassenrock Vol. III on September 4th and 5th, 2026, at the Rurstraße festival grounds in Wassenberg. Fri 2:00 PM–11:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM–11:00 PM. Lineup includes Emil Bulls, Blitz Union, Motorjesus — Rock and Metal from Germany, Poland, and internationally. Camping, Beer Garden, Merch, Meet & Greet.

The third edition of the young rock festival on the Lower Rhine. The Wassenrock team focuses on a mix of established acts and up-and-coming bands. Tickets via wassenrock.de — Weekend combo, camping, and parking passes available.

Highlights Wassenrock 2026

Vol. III — third edition of the festival
Emil Bulls (Alternative Metal)
Blitz Union (Hard Rock / Industrial from Poland)
Motorjesus (German rock band)
Historic castle backdrop at the festival grounds

Programme Wassenrock 2026

Wassenrock Vol. III Program — September 4th/5th, 2026

Friday, September 4th, 2026 — 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Doors / Camping check-in open
- Lineup with smaller bands from the afternoon onwards
- Main stage in the evening with headliners
- 11:00 PM: End of main stage, camping atmosphere
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 — 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Pre-show brunch in the Beer Garden
- Continuous stage performances from the afternoon
- Evening: Main stage with Emil Bulls, Blitz Union, Motorjesus
- 11:00 PM: Closing concert

More bands will be announced in spring/summer 2026: wassenrock.de.

Prices Wassenrock 2026

Weekend combo tickets, day tickets, camping and parking passes online. Current prices and availability at wassenrock.de. Organizers recommend early purchase due to high demand.

Practical information

Practical information — Wassenrock

Getting There

Car: A46 or A61 to Heinsberg, then to Wassenberg. Train: Heinsberg station (RB 33), shuttle bus to the festival grounds possible.

Fares

Weekend combo, camping, and parking passes online. Early booking recommended — organizers report high demand.

Tip

On-site camping available — ideal for experiencing the evening castle backdrop with band sounds. Bring sun protection and rain gear — open-air means: all weather.

Young Rock Festival on the Lower Rhine

Wassenrock is one of North Rhine-Westphalia's youngest rock open-airs — and is becoming more established with each edition. The Vol. III edition in 2026 will take place on Friday, September 4th, and Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at the festival grounds on Rurstraße in Wassenberg. The festival clearly positions itself in the rock and metal segment, with a "top-class lineup" of established and up-and-coming international and national bands.

2026 Program — Bands

Confirmed for Vol. III:

Emil Bulls — well-known German alternative metal band, active since the 90s, several Top 10 albums
Blitz Union — Hard Rock / Industrial Metal from Poland, intense live show
Motorjesus — German rock band, lots of energy and stage presence
Further acts will be announced in the spring/summer of 2026

Performance Times

Friday, September 4th, 2026: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 5th, 2026: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Festival Grounds and Atmosphere

The festival takes place at the Rurstraße festival grounds in Wassenberg, in close proximity to the historic castle complex. The backdrop of the castle and nature shapes the atmosphere — unusually picturesque for a rock festival. On-site:

Camping with tent and camper van areas
Beer Garden
Merch stands
Meet-and-greet opportunities with bands
Culinary offerings (street food, burgers, vegan options)

Tickets

Weekend combo tickets, camping passes, and parking passes are available via the festival website. Organizers emphasize that demand is "enormous" — early purchase is recommended. Current prices at wassenrock.de.

Wassenberg in Selfkant

Wassenberg, with around 18,000 inhabitants, is a town in the Heinsberg district, in western North Rhine-Westphalia, directly on the Dutch border (Selfkant region). Characterized by the medieval Wassenberg Castle and the nearby Rur Valley nature area. With Wassenrock, the town positions itself as a regional hub for rock and metal fans from the Lower Rhine, the Eifel, and the Dutch border regions.