Advance ticket sales for Rock am Ring 2026 are breaking all records: over 70,000 weekend tickets have already been sold – earlier than ever before. This is a strong signal of the huge anticipation and enthusiasm among Ring fans. Buoyed by this euphoria, Rock am Ring is today announcing further top-class acts.
Iron Maiden will be performing at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in 2026 – these are the only German festivals that the metal icons will be playing next year. More than a decade after their last appearance at the Nürburgring, they are returning to one of Europe's most important festival stages. With their globally acclaimed “Run For Your Lives” tour, the band promises an epic live experience – a long-awaited moment for the audience at the racetrack.
Another highlight in the line-up: Volbeat will play their only German shows in 2026 at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park – a special moment for their huge fan base. Their current album went straight to number one in the German charts, and their arena tour announced for December 2025 sold out completely within a few hours – a clear sign of the band's momentum.
Already confirmed as headliners since the last edition, Linkin Park are at the top of the upcoming line-up, marking a new chapter in the festival's history.
Limp Bizkit will also be among the biggest names on stage at the twin festivals in 2026. As one of the most influential nu metal bands ever, they will bring their explosive live show and unmistakable mix of crossover sound and attitude to Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Also joining the lineup is Papa Roach—a fixture in the alternative rock cosmos and known for their energetic performances.
Adding to the excitement is Bad Omens, currently one of the most exciting new bands in modern metalcore, who will be performing at a top slot on the Mandora Stage. Electric Callboy, who have long enjoyed cult status with their mix of metalcore and humor, will present their biggest festival show to date exclusively at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park 2026. Sabaton will also bring their spectacular live performances, while The Offspring will provide both nostalgia and a state of emergency with a whole arsenal of punk rock classics.
International stars, scene favorites, and crowd pullers add extra depth and power to the first wave of bands – including Babymetal, who are redefining metal with J-pop influences, Within Temptation with their epic soundscapes between symphonic and alternative, and Marteria, one of the most influential German live acts of recent years.
Also confirmed: A Perfect Circle, Architects, Hollywood Undead, Ice Nine Kills, Landmvrks, Social Distortion, Three Days Grace, and Trivium.
“The response to Rock am Ring 2026 has been simply overwhelming,” says Matt Schwarz, CEO of PRK DreamHaus and organizer of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.
“Over 70,000 festival tickets sold in September – that's unprecedented. We are infinitely grateful to the fans for their trust and are delighted to offer them a festival that will be remembered with this line-up.”
➡️ Tickets are available here. There will be no day tickets for Rock am Ring 2026.
Lineup A-Z:
A Perfect Circle Architects Babymetal Bad Omens Electric Callboy
Hollywood Undead Ice Nine Kills Iron Maiden Landmvrks Limp Bizkit
Linkin Park Marteria Papa Roach Sabaton Social Distortion
The Offspring Three Days Grace Trivium Volbeat Within Temptation
Source: Rock am Ring 2025