Radio BOB! BOBfest 2026 attracts 13,000 fans in Mönchengladbach

On July 25, 2026, the Radio BOB! BOBfest took place at Sparkassenpark in Mönchengladbach, Germany, drawing about 13,000 attendees. The three‑day rock festival featured a diverse lineup, with Swedish outfit The Gems opening the night, followed by performances from Nestor, Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons, Beyond the Black and Airbourne, and headlined by legendary heavy‑metal band Judas Priest.

The event highlighted emotional moments, such as Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons paying tribute to the late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, and Beyond the Black delivering a visually striking show with lead singer Jennifer Haben’s stage presence. Organisers and fans alike praised the festival’s energy, strong performances and the high‑quality production that marked it as a key date on the European rock‑music calendar.