ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2026
22. - 24. Mai - Gelsenkirchen
Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen,
Grothusstr. 201 - D-45883 Gelsenkirchen
Festivalstart:

As an integral part of the metal scene in the Ruhr area, the Rock Hard Festival has been on everyone's calendar since 2004. Although not all the bands have been confirmed yet, advance sales are in full swing. WDR - ROCKPALAST will be there again this year!
As a metal fan, you go to the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen and nothing else!
The fantastic atmosphere in Gelsenkirchen has only one disadvantage: there are only a limited number of spaces available for non-food traders. So we also have to make sure we have a selection of products. In order to be able to offer a balanced selection, there is only 1 stand per trader!
This year the bookings will be divided into two areas:
Infield: There are only a few spaces on the ring in the infield, which have a maximum depth of 4m. The sales times here depend on the opening times.
Forecourt: The areas for traders are located in front of the entrance to the amphitheatre. This area is accessible to everyone, including normal passers-by walking through Nordsternpark.


Festivalarea
22.– 24.05.2026
Non-food retailers EUR 130.00 per running mtr.
plus EUR 110.00 ancillary costs
Start of set-up: 21.05.2026 from 13.00 h to 20.00 h
8.000
Festivallink: www.rockhard.de
























