When is Rockharz 2026?

Rockharz 2026 takes place from Jul 1–4, 2026 in Ballenstedt, DE.

Who plays at Rockharz 2026?

Headliners at Rockharz 2026 include Helloween, Steve 'n' Seagulls, Alice Cooper, Dominum, Kreator, Saint City Orchestra. A total of 56 bands across 2 stages are confirmed.

When are the set times / timetable for Rockharz 2026 released?

The official timetable for Rockharz 2026 with all set times is live and integrated in the festivalpilot app. Everything works offline — no mobile data needed.

Which app do I need for Rockharz 2026?

festivalpilot is a free iOS and Android app with multi-stage timetable, clash detection and on-site live mode. No tracking, German server. Pro for €5.99/year unlocks smartwatch sync, the full live cockpit and smart recommendations.

Rockharz

Jul 1–4, 2026 · Ballenstedt, DE · Germany

Days: 4
Bands: 56
Stages: 2
Timetable: Live

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Stages

2 stages, all in parallel inside the multi-stage timetable.

Rock Stage
Dark Stage

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Headliners

Top acts of the 2026 season.

Helloween Power Metal
Steve 'n' Seagulls Bluegrass · Country
Alice Cooper Hard Rock · Shock Rock
Dominum Power Metal · Heavy Metal
Kreator Thrash Metal
Saint City Orchestra Folk Punk · Celtic Punk
Feuerschwanz Folk Metal · Medieval Rock
Soen Progressive Metal

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Schedule

Set times for all 56 slots, grouped by day and stage. The app renders the same data as a multi-stage grid with a live indicator.

Mi Day 1

Rock Stage

18:20–19:05 Soulbound
20:00–20:45 The Haunted
21:45–22:45 Paradise Lost
00:00–02:00 Helloween Headliner

Dark Stage

17:30–18:15 Heavysaurus
19:10–19:55 Harakiri for the Sky
20:50–21:40 Ensiferum
22:50–23:55 Black Label Society
02:10–03:10 Steve 'n' Seagulls Headliner

Do Day 2

Rock Stage

14:25–15:00 Die Habenichtse
15:50–16:25 Hagane
17:15–18:00 Sagenbringer
18:55–19:45 Warmen
20:45–21:35 Betontod
22:35–23:35 Hämatom
00:45–02:00 Alice Cooper Headliner

Dark Stage

13:50–14:20 Final Cry
15:05–15:45 Mittel Alta
16:30–17:10 Stahlmann
18:05–18:50 Dogma
19:50–20:40 Decapitated
21:40–22:30 Agnostic Front
23:40–00:40 Avatar
02:05–03:00 Dominum Headliner

Fr Day 3

Rock Stage

13:20–13:50 Rodeo 5000
14:30–15:00 Motorjesus
15:45–16:30 Hiraes
17:25–18:10 Rauhbein
19:05–19:50 Fiddler's Green
20:45–21:30 Biohazard
22:40–23:40 Subway to Sally
00:50–02:20 Kreator Headliner

Dark Stage

13:55–14:25 Haggefugg
15:05–15:40 Cypecore
16:35–17:20 Gothminister
18:15–19:00 Walls of Jericho
19:55–20:40 Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
21:35–22:35 P.O.D.
23:45–00:45 Airbourne
02:30–03:30 Saint City Orchestra Headliner

Sa Day 4

Rock Stage

13:20–13:50 Watch Me Rise
14:30–15:10 TAILGUNNER
16:00–16:40 Tungsten
17:30–18:10 Artillery
19:05–19:50 Annisokay
20:45–21:30 Danko Jones
22:40–23:40 Knorkator
00:45–02:15 Feuerschwanz Headliner

Dark Stage

13:55–14:25 Drone
15:15–15:55 Necrotted
16:45–17:25 Crypta
18:15–19:00 Majestica
19:55–20:40 Finntroll
21:35–22:35 Doro
23:45–00:45 Emperor
02:30–03:30 Soen Headliner

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Full lineup (56)

A–Z, grouped by tier. Status: Set times live.

Tier 1 Headliners (8)

Alice Cooper Hard Rock · Shock Rock
Dominum Power Metal · Heavy Metal
Feuerschwanz Folk Metal · Medieval Rock
Helloween Power Metal
Kreator Thrash Metal
Saint City Orchestra Folk Punk · Celtic Punk
Soen Progressive Metal
Steve 'n' Seagulls Bluegrass · Country

Tier 2 Sub-Headliners (3)

Airbourne Hard Rock
Black Label Society Heavy Metal · Southern Metal
Emperor Black Metal

Tier 3 Mid-Tier (14)

Agnostic Front Hardcore
Annisokay Metalcore · Post-Hardcore
Avatar Melodic Death Metal · Heavy Metal
Crypta Death Metal
Decapitated Death Metal · Technical Death Metal
Hämatom Metal · Neue Deutsche Härte
Harakiri for the Sky Post-Black Metal · Black Metal
Heavysaurus Children's Music · Heavy Metal
P.O.D. Alternative Metal · Nu Metal
Paradise Lost Doom Metal · Gothic Metal
Sagenbringer Folk Metal
Subway to Sally Folk Metal · Medieval Rock
TAILGUNNER Hard Rock · Heavy Metal
The Haunted Melodic Death Metal · Thrash Metal

Tier 4 Other Acts (3)

Danko Jones Hard Rock · Rock
Dogma Metal
Mittel Alta Alternative

Tier 99 Other Acts (28)

Artillery Thrash Metal
Betontod Punk Rock
Biohazard Hardcore · Crossover Thrash · Metal
Cypecore Melodic Death Metal · Industrial Metal · Metalcore
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Heavy Metal · Melodic Death Metal
Die Habenichtse Folk Rock · Medieval · Punk
Doro Heavy Metal · Hard Rock
Drone Metal
Ensiferum Folk Metal · Melodic Death Metal
Fiddler's Green Irish Folk · Folk Rock
Final Cry Melodic Death Metal · Thrash Metal
Finntroll Folk Metal · Black Metal
Gothminister Gothic Metal · Industrial Metal
Hagane Power Metal · Heavy Metal
Haggefugg Mittelalter-Rock
Hiraes Melodic Death Metal
Knorkator Comedy Rock · Crossover · Metal
Majestica Symphonic Power Metal · Power Metal
Motorjesus Heavy Metal · Hard Rock
Necrotted Death Metal · Deathcore
Rauhbein Folk Rock · German Rock
Rodeo 5000 Country · Bluegrass · Folk
Soulbound Industrial Metal · Gothic Metal · Alternative Metal
Stahlmann Neue Deutsche Härte · Industrial Metal
Tungsten Power Metal · Heavy Metal
Walls of Jericho Metalcore · Hardcore
Warmen Neoclassical Metal · Melodic Death Metal
Watch Me Rise Post-Hardcore · Metalcore · Emo

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FAQ — Rockharz

When is Rockharz 2026?: Rockharz 2026 takes place from Jul 1–4, 2026 in Ballenstedt, DE.
Who plays at Rockharz 2026?: Headliners at Rockharz 2026 include Helloween, Steve 'n' Seagulls, Alice Cooper, Dominum, Kreator, Saint City Orchestra. A total of 56 bands across 2 stages are confirmed.
When are the set times / timetable for Rockharz 2026 released?: The official timetable for Rockharz 2026 with all set times is live and integrated in the festivalpilot app. Everything works offline — no mobile data needed.
Which app do I need for Rockharz 2026?: festivalpilot is a free iOS and Android app with multi-stage timetable, clash detection and on-site live mode. No tracking, German server. Pro for €5.99/year unlocks smartwatch sync, the full live cockpit and smart recommendations.

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