Overview

• Organizers reported more than 25,000 tickets sold by August 20 for the 2026 edition, out of an overall allotment of about 45,000.
• Fifty of roughly 130 acts are confirmed, including Helloween, In Flames and Lamb of God, with the festival scheduled for August 12–15, 2026; early-bird tickets cost €199.99 until September 8 before rising to a €249.99 top tier.
• The 2025 event featured around 130 bands and drew about 45,000 attendees, with organizers calling it a “wondrous exceptional year” and citing smoother arrivals and notably clean camps.
• Summer Breeze is run by local promoter Silverdust GmbH, supports up to 4,000 on-site jobs, and drives full hotels and strong takings for restaurants and shops in Dinkelsbühl.
• Investor interest in metal festivals remains high, highlighted by KKR’s majority acquisition of Superstruct, which holds a majority stake in Wacken Open Air and has faced some fan criticism.