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Wacken, 2nd August 2026: This was the kind of birthday party one could only wish for to mark the 35th anniversary. Once again, the scene’s stars handed the instruments to one another on the stages – figuratively speaking, at least. 85,000 metalheads from all over the world celebrated international bands …

Wacken, July 21st, 2026 – Wacken Open Air 2026 is sold out! All 85.000 tickets for the 35th edition of the festival taking place from July 29 to August 1 have been sold. “We’re delighted to celebrate this anniversary with such a huge crowd,” says W:O:A founder and promoter Thomas …