Overview
- The twin festivals run 5–7 June 2026 at the Nürburgring and at Nürnberg’s Dutzendteich.
- The first 2026 band wave confirms Linkin Park plus exclusive Germany appearances by Iron Maiden and Volbeat, with Rock am Ring set for Linkin Park Friday, Volbeat Saturday and Iron Maiden Sunday, and Rock im Park ending Sunday with Linkin Park.
- Organisers report more than 70,000 weekend tickets sold for Rock am Ring and about 40,000 for Rock im Park by late September.
- Rock im Park has released limited single‑day tickets priced at €139 as weekend tiers rise to a €318 entry level, while Rock am Ring continues to offer weekend passes only.
- Around 20 acts are now listed, including The Offspring, Marteria, Papa Roach, Electric Callboy and Limp Bizkit, while fans voice timetable worries about possible Sunday clashes.