Rock am Ring 2026 – UK Fans’ Guide
An English-language Rock am Ring 2026 guide for UK fans – covering travel, hotels near the Nürburgring, line-up info and festival history.
This fan-made Rock am Ring 2026 guide is written for UK festival-goers heading to Germany’s biggest rock weekend. It pulls together travel options, hotel ideas, line-up links and festival background so you can focus on the music, not the logistics.
Whether you’re flying in, coming over by train or just curious about what Rock am Ring is all about, use the quick links below to jump to the sections you need most.
Rock am Ring 2026 – Key Info for UK Fans
- Dates: 5–7 June 2026 (Friday–Sunday)
- Location: Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany
- Sister festival: Rock im Park in Nuremberg on the same weekend
- Travel from UK: Flights to Germany & trains to Koblenz
- Where to stay: hotels near the Nürburgring
- Official info: See the official Rock am Ring website for tickets and announcements.
How This Rock am Ring 2026 Guide Helps You Plan
The festival can look complicated at first: flights, trains, shuttle buses, hotels and a huge site map. This guide splits things into simple chunks – travel, accommodation and line-up – with separate pages that go into more detail.
✈️ Flights from the UK
Find routes from UK airports to Frankfurt or Cologne, plus tips on when to book and how to keep costs under control.
🚆 Trains & Shuttles
Step-by-step rail routes from the airports to Koblenz, plus information on shuttle buses up to the Nürburgring.
🏨 Hotels Near the Nürburgring
Hotel and guesthouse options in Nürburg, nearby villages and Koblenz – ideal if camping isn’t your style.
What is Rock am Ring?
It might be Glastonbury in the UK or Coachella in the US, but in Germany the number one festival for rock fans is Rock am Ring. First held in 1985 to celebrate the opening of the Nürburgring’s newer track layout, it has grown into one of Europe’s most revered rock festivals, regularly attracting around 90,000 fans each year.
Over the decades, some of the biggest names in music have played the famous race track venue. The inaugural 1985 edition was headlined by U2. David Bowie performed in 1987 alongside UB40 and Eurythmics. In the early 1990s, acts like Marillion, Bryan Adams, Elton John and Pearl Jam appeared, before the festival moved towards a heavier rock and metal focus.
Since then, Rock am Ring has hosted legends including Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Rammstein, Ozzy Osbourne, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Die Toten Hosen, Guns N’ Roses, Marilyn Manson, Evanescence and Kiss. Recent years have seen modern headliners such as Green Day, Muse and Volbeat join that list.
- Three days of live music across multiple stages
- Around 80,000–90,000 visitors each year
- Iconic Nürburgring race circuit setting in the Eifel region
Rock am Ring also has a sister event, Rock im Park, which takes place on the same weekend at the Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg. Most bands play one day at Rock am Ring and then the next day at Rock im Park, or vice versa.
Line-up & Rock am Ring Festival History
Alongside travel and hotel info, this site keeps track of current line-up news and digs back into older editions of the festival – useful if you like comparing years or reliving classic performances.
🎶 Current Line-up
See who’s playing in 2026, with headliners, day splits and stage details updated as the festival announces new acts.
📼 Past Years
Read reviews and see full band lists from older editions of Rock am Ring, including the classic late-2000s and early-2010s line-ups.
Fan Stories & Festival Updates
Over time this guide will grow with more travel write-ups, hotel reviews and festival memories from Rock am Ring trips.
Your Rock am Ring Questions Answered
Is this the official Rock am Ring website?
No – this is an independent English-language fan guide. For official line-up announcements, tickets and on-site rules, always check the official Rock am Ring site.
Where and when does Rock am Ring 2026 take place?
Rock am Ring 2026 is scheduled for 5–7 June 2026 at the Nürburgring race circuit in Nürburg, western Germany. Camping normally opens earlier in the week and closes on the Monday after the festival.
Do I have to camp, or can I stay in a hotel?
You can do either. Many fans camp on site for the full festival atmosphere, but lots of people also stay in guesthouses or hotels in Nürburg, nearby villages or Koblenz. The Rock am Ring hotels page gives ideas for places to stay.
Ready to Start Planning Your 2026 Trip?
Use the links below to move from browsing to booking – then it’s just a case of waiting for June.
This is an unofficial fan site, not affiliated with Rock am Ring. For tickets and official news, please visit rock-am-ring.com.