Rock am Ring 2027 – UK Fans’ Guide
An English-language Rock am Ring 2027 guide for UK fans – covering travel, hotels near the Nürburgring, line-up info and festival history.
This fan-made festival guide is written for UK travellers heading to Germany’s biggest rock weekend at the Nürburgring. 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 the event is all about, use the quick links below to jump to the sections you need most.
Rock am Ring 2027 Headliners
Three generations of rock take centre stage at the Nürburgring, 4–6 June 2027.
Die Toten Hosen
German punk-rock legends return to the Ring.
blink-182
California pop-punk favourites headline 2027.
Bring Me The Horizon
British modern-rock heavyweights complete the trio.
More confirmed artists
Faith No More · The Prodigy · Parkway Drive · Billy Talent · Evanescence · Turnstile · Falling In Reverse
Also announced: Bullet For My Valentine, Amon Amarth, Bad Religion, Simple Plan, Poppy, Lorna Shore and more. Further acts are expected; individual headliner performance days have not been stated here.
Confirmed by the organisers in September 2026. Check the official line-up for changes.
What’s new (updated 18 October 2026)
Quick reality check for planning: Rock am Ring 2027 takes place on 4–6 June. The three announced headliners are Die Toten Hosen, blink-182 and Bring Me The Horizon. Organisers reported 70,000 weekend tickets sold by 22 September 2026; further acts are still to be announced. Official city shuttles are also planned for 2027.
- Tickets: 70,000 weekend tickets had been sold by 22 September 2026. Check the official ticket shop for current availability; Rock am Ring is selling weekend rather than day tickets.
- Line-up: headliners Die Toten Hosen, blink-182 and Bring Me The Horizon are confirmed, alongside Faith No More, The Prodigy, Parkway Drive, Evanescence, Billy Talent, Turnstile and more. The line-up is not yet complete.
- Travel: official city shuttles are planned from several locations, with overnight return connections to Koblenz and Cologne. Check routes and booking details with the organisers.
Official 2027 updates: First major line-up announcement · Ticket sales update · 2027 shuttle information.
Trust note: line-ups, set times and entry rules can change. Always double-check official sources before you travel, and only buy tickets from official sellers.
Rock am Ring 2027 – Key Info for UK Fans
- Dates: 4–6 June 2027 (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 2027 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, the Nürburgring 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. More 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
The event also has a sister festival, 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 from the Nürburgring.
🎶 Current Line-up
The 2027 headliners are Die Toten Hosen, blink-182 and Bring Me The Horizon. See our line-up page for other confirmed artists and updates as more acts and stage details are announced.
📼 Past Years
Read reviews and see full band lists from older editions of the Nürburgring festival, including the classic late-2000s and early-2010s line-ups.
Classic Rock am Ring Years: 2008–2011
The late-2000s and early-2010s run is legendary – Metallica and Rage Against The Machine at full power, huge line-ups and the Nürburgring at its rowdiest. These hubs pull together the best historic pages on the site so far.
🔥 Rock am Ring 2008 – Metallica & Rage
One of the most talked-about years in the festival’s history – Metallica, Rage Against The Machine and Die Toten Hosen tearing up the Nürburgring.
🎯 Rock am Ring 2009 – Madness, Razorlight & More
A stacked year mixing British indie, modern rock and heavy hitters – with huge crowds across Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.
More 2009 archive posts will be added to this hub over time.
⚡ Rock am Ring 2010 – Rage, Muse & Rammstein
A huge anniversary-era line-up with Rage Against The Machine, Muse, Rammstein and a deep undercard across multiple stages.
🌙 Rock am Ring 2011 – Kings of Leon, Coldplay & SOAD
A more alternative-leaning year, with Kings of Leon, Coldplay and System of a Down topping a varied, international bill.
Fan Stories & Festival Updates
Over time this guide will grow with more travel write-ups, hotel reviews and festival memories from weekend trips to the Nürburgring.
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 2027 take place?
Rock am Ring 2027 takes place Friday 4 to Sunday 6 June 2027 at the Nürburgring race circuit in Nürburg, western Germany. Check the official camping information for confirmed arrival and departure times before booking transport.
How do UK fans usually travel to the festival?
UK visitors can fly into Frankfurt or Cologne, then travel onwards by train and shuttle or other transfers to reach the festival and nearby hotels. Official 2027 city shuttles include options from Frankfurt and North Rhine-Westphalia, with return connections to Koblenz and Cologne. The flights and trains pages go through this in more detail.
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 hotels page gives ideas for places to stay.
Ready to Start Planning Your 2027 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.