As the weather finally takes a turn for the better and we look forward to the upcoming summer season, eager music fans from across the country prepare to attend some of the hottest festivals.
Here we round up some of the biggest and best music festivals taking place in Germany this summer, from leading events in the electronic scene to legendary rock heroes and hip-hop superstars.
Here's our pick of some of the top music festivals in Germany in June, July and August 2019.
Please note that the ticket prices listed do not include any additional service or membership charges. All prices are for one-day passes unless otherwise indicated.
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the leading festivals taking place in German this June:
Ikarus Festival brings the best of techno and house music together at Memmingen airport. This open-air festival features a circus show programme and unique atmospheric setting to create a one of a kind vibe.
One of the largest and most popular rock festivals in Germany, Rock am Ring takes places simultaneously with sister-festivals Rock im Park. Featuring the biggest names in rock, this four-day festival is truly in a league of its own.
PollerWiesen Festival is the techno haven in Dortmund, taking place by the lake in Revierpark and offering visitors an extraordinary escape. Bringing together DJs and producers, this festival features four stages for 12 hours of partying.
Bringing together the best of indie, pop and rock music, Maifeld Derby is a multi-genre music festival that takes place in Mannheim each year. Also known as the 'lover's festival', over 70 international artists from around the world come to perform at this festival.
A relative newcomer to the scene, Heroes Festival is a hip-hop and rap music festival that debuted in 2017. Its 2018 edition surpassed all expectations, and this year's event is set to bring together some of the most iconic names in the scene to the Bavarian heartland.
Transforming the motorcycle track near Hamburg into a rock music haven, Hurricane Festival draws in tens of thousands of rock, electro, pop and alternative music fans each year. Previously headlining bands includes the Foo Fighters, The Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes, and this year's edition is set to be just as grand.
This one-day house and techno festival, currently celebrating its tenth year, is one of Munich's most admired festivals. Drawing in an impressive line-up, this year's event is set to transport attendees to another place.
Here are our top picks for German festivals in July:
Seen as one of the leading reggae, dancehall and hip-hop festivals in Europe, Summerjam Festival showcases the best international and local artists each year. Taking place by the Fühlinger lake in Cologne every year since 1986, this festival is a must for all reggae fans.
Ruhr-in-Love is a one-day techno and electronic music festival that takes place at Olga Park each year. Featuring more than 400 DJs (!) across 40 stages, there is bound to be something here for all fans of the genre.
A collaborative design of World League and Cosmopop (the name behind Time Warp and Love Family Park), this one-day electronic music festival presents an impressive line-up of house and techno DJs each year.
One of the most visually impressive festivals to be staged each year, Airbeat One continues to rave on in the small town of Neustadt-Glewe. Showcasing the hottest EDM, house and electronic DJs, this year's event is set to be more immersive than ever before!
This intimate festival aims to bring together artists, DJs and entertainers through musical and visual performances. Visitors can enjoy both music and arts throughout the three-day event.
One of Germany's most celebrated house and techno festivals, Sea You takes place on the banks of the beautiful Tunisee lake, offering festival-goers a serene and peaceful location to enjoy the three-day event.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Open Beatz Festival is a trance, EDM, house music event that takes place on the outskirts of the quiet Herzogenaurach. Expect a fantastic line-up, stunning visual production and non-stop partying vibe throughout the weekend.
Combining different genres of music with several cultural activities, this eco-focussed festival kicks off at a small airfield. Offering theatre and film workshops, a market and yoga classes among some of the best DJs, this is a one of a kind event.
This one-day festival offers party-goers a wide array of techno, from minimal to hard-house. Taking place in Rüsselsheim am Main, visitors can expect to party late into the night.
Rounding out our summer festival list, we have our selection for music festivals in August:
Hands down the most famous heavy metal festival in Europe, Wacken Open Air is like no other event. Rising in the ranks from its humble start in 1990, this event has left its mark firmly on the industry and unites metalheads year after year.
Taking place within the former NATO missile base Raketenbasis Pydna, Nature One Festival hosts some of the best electronic DJs each year. The base is divided into four main areas, with more than 350 DJs and live acts playing throughout the three-day event.
Celebrating the best of urban music and lifestyle, this one-day festival honours Germany's diverse culture by showcasing its hottest upcoming stars.
Located on a hilltop, this electronic music festival offers visitors gorgeous views of the region while they party to some of Europe's key DJs and artists.
Summer Breeze Open Air is the annual metal music festival that takes place in the traditional Bavarian town of Dinkelsbühl. Hosting a distinguished line-up of artists and metal legends, this event draws in fans from across Europe.
MS Dockville, a leading music and arts festival, is set to return to Europe’s largest river island, situated in the Elbe River, once more. Bringing together the best of both worlds, the three-day festival aims to create an authentic experience for all its attendees.
Echelon Open Air & Indoor festival is the heavyweight event for techno music in Bavaria. Welcoming the most celebrated DJs each year, this year's event will host five stages within its cool location, a cold war NSA satellite tracking station.
New Horizons festival combines different elements of dance and electronic music into a single event. Hosting over 150 DJs across the five-day event, this relatively new festival has cemented its reputation as one of the most sought-after EDM festivals.
This festival caters to all psytrance fans, offering attendees the chance to enjoy some of the best sounds, arts and crafts as well as spiritual activities throughout the event.
Perhaps you've been debating which festival to go to this summer - if that's the case then we hope our list has been useful in deciding! Get your festival tickets now before they sell out!