Overview

• Bochum Total runs July 3–6 as Germany’s largest free open-air festival financed through on-site beverage and merchandise sales.
• Beer prices remain at €4 for 0.3 litres across 17 beer stands, maintaining stable costs after last year’s debate.
• Major city streets including Südring, Westring and Viktoriastraße will be closed again and Humboldtstraße shut for the first time.
• Attendees are advised to travel by public transport in light of extensive traffic restrictions and follow marked detours.
• The festival’s Sunday Secret Act will be revealed at 20:00 on July 5, with a teaser that the performer has another concert scheduled.