Rockharz 2026 — Lineup, Bands & Setlists

Track Rockharz 2026 on Gigvault. 87 bands in the lineup across 2 editions.

Rockharz — Festival information

Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of the Harz Mountains, Rockharz transforms an active airfield in Ballenstedt into a jagged, high-decibel sanctuary for the metal faithful. The festival trades the corporate gloss of mainstream giants for a gritty, communal atmosphere where mosh pits pulse with equal intensity for legendary icons like Alice Cooper and the hard-hitting riffs of acts like Airbourne. Here, the open tarmac serves as a sprawling congregation point for a dedicated, multi-generational crowd that values intimacy over massive, impersonal stages. It is a pilgrimage site for those who prioritize the sheer kinetic force of heavy metal, thrash, and hardcore in an environment that feels less like a commercial production and more like a rowdy family reunion. By marrying a rugged, industrial aesthetic with a fiercely loyal local culture, Rockharz has solidified its reputation as the beating heart of Germany’s underground heavy music scene.

Notable acts at Rockharz

Venues: Flugplatz, Flugplatzgelände.

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Rockharz across the years

Gigvault documents 2 editions of Rockharz, from 2010 to 2026. The largest recorded line-up is 2026 with 60 acts. 87 different acts have played here in total, and 6 have come back more than once — Die Apokalyptischen Reiter (2 editions), Doro (2 editions), Ensiferum (2 editions), Kreator (2 editions), The Haunted (2 editions), VADER (2 editions).

Location

Ballenstedt, Germany

Headliners & confirmed acts

Rockharz line-ups by year

Rockharz editions documented on Gigvault: 2 years between 2010 and 2026.

Full line-up per year:

Rockharz 2026 line-up

60 acts played Rockharz in 2026.

Rockharz 2010 line-up

33 acts played Rockharz in 2010.

About Rockharz on Gigvault

Gigvault lets you log which bands you saw at Rockharz, build your festival history and get your personal Concert Wrapped at the end of each year. 6 fans already use Gigvault to track Rockharz. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community, so you'll never forget which songs were played on which day.

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How to log your Rockharz festival

  1. Mark Rockharz 2026 as attended on Gigvault.
  2. Tick every band you actually saw across all stages and days.
  3. Add photos, notes and friends who came with you.
  4. Your festival history flows into Concert Wrapped, stats and your concert map.

Frequently asked questions

When does Rockharz take place?

The next edition of Rockharz in Ballenstedt, Germany and all confirmed dates are listed at the top of this page. Gigvault keeps lineup and dates up to date as organizers announce them.

Who is playing Rockharz 2026?

The official Rockharz 2026 lineup appears here as soon as headliners and support acts are confirmed. Mark artists you want to follow and we'll notify you when the lineup expands.

How do I track which festivals I've been to?

Create a free Gigvault account, mark Rockharz as attended and log every band you saw. Your festival history flows into your Concert Wrapped, your stats and your concert diary automatically.

How do I remember which bands I saw at Rockharz?

On Gigvault you can log per festival edition exactly which artists you saw live – with setlists, photos and personal notes. You'll never forget who you saw at which festival again.

Is Gigvault free for Rockharz?

Yes. Tracking festivals, logging bands, saving setlists and Concert Wrapped are 100% free – no subscription, no ads, no credit card.

Who played Rockharz in 2010?

33 acts played Rockharz in 2010, among them Black Messiah, Cast in Silence, Dark Age, Delain, Devildriver. The full 2010 line-up is listed on this page.

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