Rock im Park Festival 2027 – Nuremberg, Germany

Overview

Rock im Park Festival 2027 – Nuremberg, Germany is major rock and metal festival held in Nuremberg, based at Zeppelinfeld, Beuthener Str. 19, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany, in heart of Bavaria and one of biggest festivals in Europe. Held simultaneously with Rock am Ring, Rock im Park takes place at Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg, offering similar lineup to its sister event, allowing fans in southern Germany easier access to experience.

Rock im Park is known for energetic atmosphere and impressive staging, providing rock and metal fans with unforgettable festival setting. Over 80,000 fans gather, with massive lineup and pure adrenaline from start to finish. The festival has now exceeded 70,000 visitors and is considered one of largest and most spectacular festivals in Germany.

The festival also publishes sustainability goals and initiatives, covering areas like waste reduction, mobility and reusable systems. The twin festivals hosted at Nürburgring in Rhineland-Palatinate and at Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg have completely sold out for recent editions, with organizers estimating approximately 90,000 attendees at Nürburgring location and 80,000 in Nuremberg.

What Makes This Event Special

Historic Zeppelinfeld Venue: Held at Zeppelinfeld, historic parade ground designed to host 100,000 uniformed men and around 80,000 spectators, built to showcase Third Reich with Albert Speer vision, with cracks visible shortly after opening. The field offers huge scale and impressive backdrop, later coming into perspective as part of unbelievably massive spaces and facilities for rallies, now transformed into celebration of rock.

Twin Festival Concept: Rock im Park is ten years younger than original Rock am Ring, both festivals share same lineup each year, allowing fans in west and south to experience same massive bill. Together with fans and extraordinary artists, organizers want to write next chapter in history of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.

Massive Community: Over 80,000 fans, massive lineup and pure adrenaline, with three days of pure energy on Zeppelinfeld, loud, legendary, unforgettable. Festival fans arrive transforming campsites around Zeppelin Field into small temporary city.

Sustainability Focus: Festival publishes sustainability goals and initiatives covering waste reduction, mobility and reusable systems, worth checking official sustainability page before arrival.

Cross-Generational Lineup: Organizers bring together influential bands from different generations, with more than 100,000 weekend tickets sold across Rock am Ring and Rock im Park combined, showing unusually strong early demand.

Lineup / Featured Artists

Rock im Park 2027 first major lineup wave currently includes 26 confirmed acts, with three headliners bringing together three very different generations and styles.

blink-182: American pop-punk icons will perform for first time in band’s history at Rock am Ring, marking one of most requested debut appearances in festival’s history. Headliner with special guest The Prodigy on opening night.

Die Toten Hosen: German punk rock legends, Germany’s most beloved punk band, headliner.

Bring Me The Horizon: British modern metal innovators, headliner representing current generation, described as important part of current generation of rock music.

Faith No More: American alternative metal pioneers.

The Prodigy: British electronic punk legends as very special guest.

Parkway Drive: Australian metalcore powerhouse.

Turnstile: American hardcore punk breakthrough.

Falling In Reverse: American post-hardcore.

Evanescence: American gothic rock.

Billy Talent: Canadian punk rock.

Bullet For My Valentine: Welsh heavy metal and metalcore.

Lorna Shore: American deathcore.

Beartooth: American hardcore and metalcore.

Poppy: American genre-bending alternative.

Motionless In White: American gothic metalcore.

Simple Plan: Canadian pop-punk.

Bad Religion: American punk rock legends.

I Prevail: American metalcore.

Nothing But Thieves: British alternative rock.

Orbit Culture: Swedish melodic death metal.

Amon Amarth: Swedish viking metal.

Arch Enemy: Swedish melodic death metal.

Donots: German punk rock.

Trailerpark: German rap rock.

Ski Aggu: German rap and party act.

Imminence: Swedish metalcore with violin.

Event Experience

Three Days of Pure Energy: Three days of pure energy on Zeppelinfeld, loud, legendary, unforgettable, with over 80,000 fans, massive lineup and pure adrenaline from start to finish.

Campsites Around Dutzendteich: Campsites around picturesque Dutzendteich lake open one day earlier than festival, transforming into small temporary city, with festival fans arriving despite changeable weather forecast, atmosphere exuberant, with rain, mud and short nights as much part of experience as music itself.

Massive Stages: Main stages at Zeppelinfeld with impressive staging, energetic atmosphere and large-scale bill across multiple days, with sheer scope impressive.

Community Unity: Rock im Park is place where strangers become friends and where people from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate shared love for rock and metal music. It is festival where lasting memories are forged and power of music to unite people is on full display.

Bullet For My Valentine Test: Live reviews note performance crushing despite challenging conditions, heavens opened up drenching crowd and turning parts of Zeppelinfeld into muddy, rain-slicked expanse, showing resilience of crowd.

VIP and Extras: VIP Upgrade is add-on ticket including reserved VIP parking, separate check-in, VIP entrance to infield, shuttle service directly to infield entrance, separate access to Zones A and B of Utopia and Mandora Stages subject to availability.

Date & Schedule

Event Dates

Official Festival Dates: June 4 – June 6, 2027. Rock im Park Festival 2027 will take place at Zeppelinfeld, Beuthener Str. 19, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany. Campsites around picturesque Dutzendteich lake open one day earlier.

Schedule Structure:

• First Day: Opening day with headliner lineup including Bad Religion, Bullet For My Valentine, I Prevail, Nothing But Thieves, Orbit Culture, Ski Aggu and more, plus special guests.
• Second Day: Full day with headliner lineup including Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Imminence, Lorna Shore, Motionless In White and more.
• Third Day: Closing day with headliner lineup including Beartooth, Donots, Poppy, Simple Plan, Trailerpark as very special guest and more, plus main headliners blink-182, Die Toten Hosen, Bring Me The Horizon rotating.

Twin festivals share same lineup each year, with rotation between Rock am Ring and Rock im Park days.

Visiting this event? Don’t miss out on these amazing activities and local experiences while you’re here.

Location & Venue

Venue Name: Zeppelinfeld, Beuthener Str. 19, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany, also listed as Zeppelinfeld in heart of Nuremberg, with campsites around Dutzendteich lake.

Zeppelinfeld is historic former Nazi rally grounds, built to showcase 1,000 Third Reich, with cracks visible shortly after opening in 1936, today displaying both Albert Speer vision and poor quality of some construction. National Socialists first began having rallies here, when Speer constructed giant wooden eagle and swastika where current main platform now stands. Field was designed to host 100,000 uniformed men and around 80,000 spectators.

Today, Zeppelinfeld is transformed into music festival site with massive stages, picturesque setting near Zeppelinfeld creates stunning backdrop for musical celebrations.

Event History

Rock im Park is ten years younger than original Rock am Ring, with both festivals sharing same lineup each year. Rock im Park takes place at Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg, Germany, offering similar lineup to sister event.

Festival has grown to exceed 70,000 visitors and is considered one of largest and most spectacular festivals in Germany. Annual twin festivals hosted at Nürburgring and Zeppelinfeld have completely sold out for recent editions.

Early bird tickets were priced same for both Rock am Ring and Rock im Park including camping and parking, with visitors of Rock am Ring having option of excluding camping and parking and saving 50 Euro.

Organizers have celebrated anniversaries, with Rock am Ring celebrating 40th anniversary and Rock im Park turning 30 in recent edition, with metal icons Slipknot first headliner confirmed for anniversary.

Festival represents pinnacle of German festival organization with efficient logistics, comprehensive facilities and welcoming community spirit, with strong presales showing 30,000 tickets for Ring and 20,000 for Park in first 24 hours in one year.

Getting to the Event

By Public Transport: Nuremberg public transport offers tram and bus lines to Zeppelinfeld, Beuthener Str. 19, with easy access from city center and main station, plus shuttle to campsites around Dutzendteich lake.

By Car: Follow signs to Zeppelinfeld, Beuthener Str. 19, 90471 Nuremberg, with parking included in weekend ticket, including parking, Green Camping and pre-sale fee, parking and camping on officially designated sites.

By Bike: Cycling routes through Nuremberg to Zeppelinfeld, with bike parking available near Dutzendteich lake.

On Site: Festival site is huge former rally ground with massive spaces, stages and campsites around picturesque lake, transforming into small temporary city, with changeable weather adding to experience.

Accessibility: Contact organizer via festival at rock-im-park.com for accessibility needs, with VIP entrance, shuttle service and separate access available.

Where to Stay Nearby

Official Camping: Campsites around picturesque Dutzendteich lake open one day earlier, with general camping and green camping options, included in weekend festival ticket, with parking and camping on officially designated sites.

Hotels in Nuremberg: Hotels, guesthouses and holiday apartments available in Nuremberg, especially near Zeppelinfeld, Dutzendteich and city center.

Holiday Apartments: Many holiday apartments and private rentals in Nuremberg with historic old town.

Early Booking: With more than 50,000 weekend tickets sold for Rock im Park and total 70,000 for Rock am Ring combined, plus 80,000 estimated attendees in Nuremberg, accommodation fills quickly.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Zeppelinfeld History: Explore huge scope of Zeppelinfeld and Nazi rally grounds, with guide and narration, plus Dokumentationszentrum Museum providing perspective on unbelievably massive spaces and facilities for demonstrations in 1930s.

Dutzendteich Lake: Explore picturesque Dutzendteich lake around which campsites are located, with walking and relaxing.

Nuremberg Old Town: Visit Nuremberg old town with castle, churches and historic walls.

Nuremberg Museums: Visit museums including Dokumentationszentrum and Germanisches Nationalmuseum.

Bavarian Culture: Explore Bavarian culture with Franconian beer, bratwurst and local specialties.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

On Festival Grounds: Festival offers food stalls with regional and international specialties, including vegetarian options, plus beer gardens and drinks.

Near Zeppelinfeld: Restaurants near Beuthener Str. serve German, Franconian and international cuisine.

In Nuremberg: Wide range of restaurants in Nuremberg including German, Franconian, Italian, Asian and international cuisine.

Local Specialties: Try Nuremberg specialties like Nürnberger Bratwurst, Franconian beer and gingerbread.

Late Night Options: Food stalls operate late during festival, catering to rock fans after concerts, with small temporary city atmosphere.

Ticket Information

All tickets are sold via official Rock im Park website and authorized partners. Based on current and previous editions, pricing converted to USD is as follows:

Current Edition Reference Pricing:

• Weekend Festival Ticket General Camping: $390 USD, based on 361 Euro for Festival Ticket General Camping Rock im Park 2027.
• Weekend Ticket Including Camping Current: $414 USD, based on 358 Euro including camping costs, as listed for Rock im Park weekend ticket including camping, while Rock am Ring weekend ticket currently on sale for $310 USD based on 269 Euro excluding camping.
• Weekend Ticket Historical: $267 USD, based on 248 Euro for camping tickets starting price for Rock im Park, and $193 USD based on 179 Euro for Rock am Ring weekend passes in presale.
• Early Bird Combined: $215 USD, based on 199 Euro early bird tickets priced same for both Rock am Ring and Rock im Park including camping and parking, with visitors of Rock am Ring having option of excluding camping and saving $54 USD based on 50 Euro.
• Weekend Festival Ticket Green Camping: $280 USD, based on 259 Euro including VAT, excludes handling and delivery fees, 3-day festival hard ticket including parking, Green Camping and pre-sale fee.
• Average Price: Average price $97 USD per ticket with cheap options starting at $49 USD in upper levels and premium over $215 USD, though festival weekend tickets are higher due to camping inclusion.
• Standard Weekend Range: Standard weekend passes range from $216 USD to $324 USD based on 200 to 300 Euro, while VIP packages and camping options cost more.
• Historical Ticket: $162 USD based on 150 Euro including camping and parking, with ticket price going up after mid-January, day tickets not available at that time, plus early booker price for combined ticket at $215 USD based on 199 Euro including camping, parking and pre-sale fee.

Ticket Types:

• Weekend Festival Ticket General Camping: 3-day festival hard ticket including parking, Green Camping and pre-sale fee, parking and camping on officially designated sites, non-transferable.
• Weekend Festival Ticket Green Camping: Similar with Green Camping option.
• Day Tickets: Limited number of day tickets for Rock im Park also go on sale, while Rock am Ring does not offer single-day tickets in some editions. At recent edition, day tickets for Saturday and Sunday already sold out, only few remaining for Friday.
• VIP Upgrade: Add-on ticket including reserved VIP parking, separate check-in, VIP entrance to infield, shuttle service directly to infield entrance, separate access to Zones A and B of Utopia and Mandora Stages.

Inclusions: Weekend tickets include parking, camping, pre-sale fee, access to all stages, with ticket upgrades, premium camping and VIP options also available.

Tips Before You Go

Prepare for Small Temporary City: Festival fans arrive transforming campsites around Zeppelin Field into small temporary city, with rain, mud and short nights as much part of festival experience as music itself, so bring waterproof gear and sturdy shoes.

Check Sustainability Page: Festival publishes sustainability goals and initiatives covering waste reduction, mobility and reusable systems, worth checking official sustainability page before arrival, with green camping option available.

Enjoy Twin Festival Rotation: Both festivals share same lineup each year, with rotation, allowing experience of same massive bill in southern Germany. Check lineup schedule for your day.

Arrive Early for Dutzendteich: Campsites around picturesque Dutzendteich lake open one day earlier, arriving early secures good spot near lake and allows settling into small temporary city atmosphere.

Book Early for Sold Out: Twin festivals have completely sold out for recent editions, with more than 100,000 weekend tickets sold across both festivals showing unusually strong early demand, and day tickets for Saturday and Sunday already sold out quickly, only few remaining for Friday.

Explore Historic Grounds: Sheer scope of Zeppelinfeld impressive, with extraordinary experience in Dokumentationszentrum Museum providing perspective, combine visit with trip to historic grounds and museum.

Official Event Information

Event Name: Rock im Park Festival 2027 – Nuremberg, Germany
Organizer: PRK DreamHaus and Live Nation in cooperation with Marek Lieberberg Konzertagentur, CTS Eventim company
Venue: Zeppelinfeld, Beuthener Str. 19, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany, with campsites around Dutzendteich lake
Contact Phone: +49 30 403613223
Contact Email: festival@rock-im-park.com
Genre Focus: Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk, Hardcore, Metalcore, Alternative Rock
Years Active: Ten years younger than Rock am Ring, over 30 years, growing to 70,000 plus visitors, one of largest and most spectacular festivals in Germany
Capacity: Over 80,000 fans, massive lineup, pure adrenaline, small temporary city of campsites
Features: Historic Zeppelinfeld, Dutzendteich lake campsites, twin festival with Rock am Ring, sustainability goals, VIP upgrade with shuttle and separate access, energetic atmosphere and impressive staging
Website: Official Rock im Park website with tickets, lineup and info

Attendee Experiences

Visitors describe Rock im Park as major rock and metal festival with large-scale bill, with first impressions from biggest rock festival showing fans arriving transforming campsites into small temporary city, atmosphere exuberant despite changeable weather forecast.

Many reviews highlight festival as place where strangers become friends and people from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate shared love for rock and metal music, with lasting memories forged and power of music to unite people on full display, plus picturesque setting near Zeppelinfeld creating stunning backdrop.

Attendees praise three days of pure energy on Zeppelinfeld, loud, legendary, unforgettable, with massive lineup and pure adrenaline, plus efficient organization, though some note entrance fee and need for planning, with positive memory from early editions.