Germany's Summer Breeze Open Air and Elbriot Metal Festivals Reveal 2026 Lineups

The Summer Breeze Open Air festival is set for 12‑15 August 2026 in Dinkelsbühl, featuring a roster that includes In Flames, Arch Enemy, Helloween, Lamb of God, Airbourne, and many other metal acts. A related Reload Festival will run 13‑15 August 2026 in Sulingen, headlined by Judas Priest and also showcasing In Flames, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, and a wide array of heavy‑metal bands.

In Hamburg, the one‑day Elbriot festival will take place on 8 August 2026 at the Großmarkt venue. Powerwolf headlines the event, supported by Danko Jones, Savatage, Thy Art Is Murder and other groups. Tickets cost €90 and double as HVV public‑transport passes, with entry near the Nagelsweg bus stop. The festival adds a Beergarden Stage featuring entertainer Mambo Kurt.