Nürburgring's Rock am Ring 2025: Essential Info on the Upcoming Concert Event
Rock am Ring 2025: 40th Anniversary Festival Guide
The iconic Rock am Ring music festival, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, has sold out. For the lucky ticket holders, here's a comprehensive guide to the jubilee edition.
Dates and Lineup:The jubilee festival unfolds from June 6 to 8, 2025, at the Nürburgring, featuring 100 acts across four stages. The music program kicks off on Friday, June 6, at 1:30 PM, with a mystery act on the Utopia Stage. Another surprise performer at 3 PM is yet to be unveiled, with organizer Matt Schwarz hinting that they are bands usually closing festivals, not opening them.
Confirmed headliners include Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, The Prodigy, Falling in Reverse, and Korn. While additional headliners are not mentioned, two secret acts are reportedly still to be announced[5]. Other notable acts confirmed for the event include Weezer, Bullet For My Valentine, Kontra K, Frog Leap, Jerry Cantrell, Destroy Boys, Northlane, I See Stars, The Red Flags, Drug Church, Airbourne, HSB, and In Flames[4][5].
Parking and Camping:Those planning to camp on the grounds must secure a Camping & Park Ticket online in advance. The classic camping meadows open on Wednesday, June 4, at noon, while the camping and parking areas are accessible until Monday, June 9, at noon. It's important to remember that a festival ticket is necessary to enter the concert area.
The camping options include general camping, caravan camping, green camping for nature conservation, the Rock 'n' Roll Camping with power outlets every 50 meters, Utopia Stage Camping with a pre-erected tent and power outlets, Experience Camping with luxury containers, and the new Racetrack Rock'n'Roll-Camping[4]. Tickets for some of these camping options are already sold out.
Getting There:Visitors arriving by car are advised to form carpool groups. On the highway, festival-goers should follow the signs to the festival grounds, even if it feels like a detour initially[4]. Alternatively, a so-called City Shuttle is available, with bus services running multiple times daily from cities like Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Koblenz to Rock am Ring[4]. City Shuttle tickets must be purchased online in advance. Travelers can also opt for trains to one of the departure cities and then continue via bus[4].
Entry and On-site Facilities:Access to Rock am Ring 2025 is only possible with a festival wristband. Security checks and baggage and bag checks are carried out at check-in stations. Since 2022, cash payment is not allowed on the festival grounds; instead, visitors receive an armband with an integrated chip acting as an electronic wallet upon check-in[4]. The balance can be topped up on-site or online, and any remaining balance on the chip can be refunded at the end of the festival.
A wide variety of food and drink stands are available on the festival grounds, along with the Lidl Rock Store, which offers over 400 products[4]. The store is open from 2 PM on Wednesday, June 4, until 4 AM from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8[4].
Rock am Ring aims to be accessible to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, offering a special camping area, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and cooled medication storage options[4]. It's important that those affected register in advance to indicate their specific needs.
Preparation and On-site Help:Depending on the chosen camping option, festival-goers should bring appropriate camping equipment, basic food supplies, and a contingency plan for the unpredictable Eifel weather. Generators are not permitted on the grounds, but power stations can be rented on-site[4]. To avoid missing favorite acts, attendees are advised to familiarize themselves with the schedule beforehand. The Rock-am-Ring app is also helpful.
In case of injury or illness, festival-goers can seek help from the medical service, with security staff available for emergencies as well[4]. According to the German Red Cross, there are several medical stations and numerous emergency and ambulance vehicles at Rock am Ring, with helpers from all over Germany on-site to support festival operations.
[4] Source: Rock am Ring official website[5] Source: Various media reports and social media announcements.
With the incredible lineup including Slipknot, Bring Me The Horizon, The Prodigy, Falling in Reverse, and Korn, the Rock am Ring festival's jubilee edition in 2025 promises a thrilling mix of music, entertainment, and travel experiences. Amidst the lifestyle excitement of the festival, one can also witness a variety of acts such as Weezer, Bullet For My Valentine, and Korn.
For those seeking unforgettable nights under the stars, the Rock am Ring offers numerous camping options ranging from general to luxury ones. Amongst these, the Experience Camping with luxury containers and the new Racetrack Rock'n'Roll-Camping are already sold out.
