Here is the most important information about purchasing tickets:
- With Faster, Harder – and brand new: Louder – there are three ticket categories that will go on sale in that order.
- Faster and Harder tickets are no longer available.
- But the good news is: The final ticket tier Louder tickets are still available!
- All tickets cost €349 (plus booking fee of €2), are digital available, and personalized.
How to get tickets, shirts and more:
- Your order will be processed by Metaltix.
- The tickets will automatically be sent to the Wacken Ticketcenter.
- Afterwards you can shop merchandise and bundles directly at Metalmerch – everything will be added to your shopping cart. Please note: Shipping will take several weeks.
€349 (plus booking fee of €2). Whether Faster, Harder, or Louder.
The Faster and Harder ticket categories are already sold out. Louder tickets are currently still available. Once these are sold out, we are completely sold out.
You will have access to the festival grounds on all festival days from July 29 to August 1, 2026. You can also camp and use all facilities on the W:O:A Campground from July 26, 2026, to August 2, 2026. Also included: access to all stages and a free bus shuttle from Itzehoe train station.
On Metaltix. Once your booking has been successfully completed, your tickets will automatically be transfered to the Wacken Ticketcenter. We recommend to add a ticket reinsurance.
Then, you can place your order for merchandise at the Wacken Ticketcenter. Shipping may take several weeks, and please double-check that your delivery address is correct.
Credit card, prepayment by bank transfer, PayPal or PayPal Pay Later – you can pay either after 30 days or conveniently in 3, 6, 12, or 24 monthly installments.
With every ticket purchase, you will receive an email with an invitation link for the Wacken Ticketcenter. This link can be used to create a Wacken.ID, provided that no Wacken.ID exists under this email address yet. With the Wacken.ID, you can then log in to the Wacken Ticketcenter. You can also use The Wacken.ID to log in to the Forum or to order merchandise at Metalmerch.
From Sunday, July 26, 2026, it will be possible to arrive at some of the festival camping areas. Please check the opening hours of the different camping areas.
For arrival by car or camper, you need an Access Pass.
Sales will begin in spring 2026, and the Access Pass is required per vehicle! Further information can be found here.
