New acts for 2022: Powerwolf, ASP, Life of Agony and many more!
We are preparing everything to finally welcome you back at the Holy Ground in a few weeks! As announced, we would like to present you some more highlights for the metal party of the year
05-04-22
Loovara Intimate X Wacken Open Air
New supporter and licence partner of W:O:A
When ballads languish down on metalheads from Wacken stages, things can get very romantic very quickly. But the rule is: safety first, even in these
31-10-21
Night To Dismember 2022: Here’s the lineup!
New names for W:O:A 2022
In 2022 we will keep our lovely tradition for the W:O:A Thursday: While the infield will see the Night To Remember with classic acts on the main stages, while at
17-09-21
W:O:A 2022 - new bands!
Full steam ahead for 2022!
Metalheads,
Why should we hide it? We are totally excited for 2022! All we need is 75,000 maniacs (i.e. you) and, of course, lots of music. That's why we are very happy to
20-07-21
Best Of Harry Metal - it's finally starting!
Local culture tour, infrastructure update and hot drinks - since 2006 Harry Metal and his video podcasts have become part of W:O:A. That's exactly why two years in a row without unique conversations
16-07-21
"I knelt towards Wacken."- An interview with Powerwolf
With Powerwolf relasing a new album today, Stefan from the Wacken team talks to keyboardist Falk Maria Schlegel about "Call Of The Wild", werewolves from all over the world, the magic of live music,
14-07-21
Bullhead City: More than 10.000 tickets are already sold!
A short update from ticket sales: Since last Friday tickets for Bullhead City are available and we are happy to announce that already more than 10.000 are sold!
A short update from ticket sales:
25-06-21
W:O:A 2022 confirms Till Lindemann and more!
The Lineup is growing...
Today we have the next round of bands for W:O:A 2022, once again the line-up grows by several exciting names! We are especially happy to announce that Till Lindemann (due to
12-03-21
Joint statement
"In Union We Stand" - the much-praised OVERKILL slogan is more relevant today than ever.
Dear fans, and friends of our festivals, "In Union We Stand" - the much-praised OVERKILL slogan is more
11-11-20
Additional day for Wacken Open Air 2021 with Till Lindemann and other acts
Limited tickets now on sale!
Limited tickets now on sale!
You have been hoping for so long, now it finally is happening: Next year we will open the infield on Wednesday for the very first time in