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The world's largest heavy metal festival
About Wacken Open Air
Wacken Open Air is the world's biggest heavy metal festival and one of Germany's largest and most respected. Renowned for its unparalleled magnitude and prestige, this event has evolved into an absolute must-play for metal icons such as Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer, and Megadeth.
From its humble beginnings with 800 visitors in 1990, it has evolved into a global brand and event landmark, drawing 390,000 fans worldwide to the village of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein.
Consistently selling out in less than 24 hours, Wacken Open Air spans six days of intense stage performances and music programs, turning a 2,000-soul town into the ultimate gathering of the metalhead's fan community agenda globally.
Audience profile
The Wacken audience is an impressive gathering of metal enthusiasts, diverse in age but unified in spirit. This educated and affluent group is celebrated for their loyalty, open-mindedness, and tolerance, creating a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere. They are a global family, bound by a passion for metal music, and their steadfast support has led to 17 consecutive sold-out years.