Overview

• Both festivals drew nearly 90,000 visitors to Rock im Park and similar numbers to Rock am Ring across June 6–8 despite frequent rain and muddy grounds.
• Long wait times for entry and toilets as well as parking areas turned to mud prompted widespread criticism from attendees and social media backlash.
• High-profile performances from Slipknot, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon and The Prodigy received praise for atmosphere even as surprise guests earned mixed reactions.
• Organizers opened additional parking on the Nordschleife and deployed new LED towers and an expanded Mandora Stage to improve visibility and crowd flow.
• Linkin Park is officially announced as a headliner for Rock am Ring 2026, setting expectations for next year’s edition.