The Best Free Music Festivals In Germany

The summer months see a large number of music festivals taking place all across the world and Germany is no exception. Besides the well-known ticketed events, the country also hosts some amazing free festivals every year. We had a look at what’s on in 2018 and compiled a list of the best free music festivals this summer.

Obstwiesenfestival

Date: August / date TBC

Set in the countryside in Dornstadt, halfway between Stuttgart and Augsburg, the annual Obstwiesenfestival gathers more than 12,000 revellers for three days worth of indie, rock, pop and electronic music. Every year, the festival kicks off with a film night on Thursdays, followed by two jam-packed days of live performances by newcomer and established bands of all genres. Camping and parking are available for a small fee, as are food and drink on site.

Obstwiesenfestival, Dornstadt, Germany

Olgas Rock

Date: August / date TBC

Olgas Rock in Oberhausen is one of the biggest free rock festivals in Germany. For two days, indie, metal, electronica, pop, punk and rock bands lure some 20,000 guests to the Ruhrgebiet metropolis every year. The line-up is composed of international stars of the scene – last year the event saw the punk and ska giants Anti-Flag and Mad Caddies as headliners. Off-stage entertainment involved lots of yummy food, market stalls and bungee jumping.

Olgas Rock, Zur Kokerei, Oberhausen, Germany