Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
The Reload Festival 2026 has unveiled its final line-up – and it is one of the strongest in the festival’s history. What the festival has in store in Sulingen from 13 to 15 August leaves little to be desired. At the same time, there is important news regarding advance ticket sales: the final price tier goes on sale on 1 July.
With Judas Priest, who will take to the Reload stage for the very first time in 2026, In Flames – making their fourth time in Sulingen following 2015, 2018 and 2023 – and Arch Enemy, who are returning for the third time after 2016 and 2022, the headliner line-up for Reload 2026 is one of the strongest in the festival’s history. Lamb of God, Godsmack, Black Label Society – who, after almost a decade, are finally fulfilling the promise they made in 2017 –, Alestorm and Avatar impressively round off the top trio. And the entire line-up behind them follows suit: spanning genres, with depth and a mix of international big names, scene favourites and newcomers, many of them appearing in Sulingen for the first time – who are set to cause a sensation.
In 2026, too, the Main Stage will open as early as Thursday – the new tradition from the anniversary year 2025 lives on. The line-up is now complete. With Thrown, Heartless Human Harvest (Wednesday evening, 12 August, presented by Corrupted Blood) and contest winner Dead Phoenix, further acts are joining the line-up to round off the programme. Unfortunately, Of Mice & Men have had to cancel their performance – they will be replaced by Dead by April, who will be making their debut at Reload 2026. We are convinced that what takes to the stages in Sulingen from 13 to 15 August in Sulingen has what it takes to be one of the best Reload line-ups of all time.
The fans’ enthusiasm speaks for itself: the first two price tiers sold out in just 20 minutes each – a record that shows just how much anticipation there is for 2026. Over 18,000 tickets have already been sold – capacity is now being slightly increased to 20,000 multi-day tickets. From 1 July at 5.00 pm, the final price tier will go on sale in the ticket shop with the Late Bird Tickets: combined tickets for the entire weekend will then cost €219, with day tickets available for €99 (Thursday) or €109 (Friday and Saturday). The daily line-up of bands will be announced by the end of June. Ticket allocations are strictly limited – anyone wishing to secure a ticket should not take any chances. Based on past experience, the organisers are expecting tickets to sell out early again this year. Tickets are available exclusively from the official ticket shop: www.reload-festival.de/tickets
New this year: The Reload Festival is using SafeNow, a digital safety system that enables quick and discreet assistance on site. Using the app, visitors can alert the local security or awareness team with a single click – including sharing their location. SafeNow is free and available for iOS and Android.
Reload Festival 2026 – 13. – 15. August – WELCOME HOME!
Judas Priest, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, Airbourne, Godsmack, Black Label Society, Alestorm, Avatar, The Ghost Inside, Thy Art Is Murder, Imminence, Paleface Swiss, Amorphis, Thrown, Orbit Culture, Kim Dracula, Soulfly, Dead by April, Perturbator, Stick To Your Guns, Agnostic Front, Terror, Fit For An Autopsy, Dominum, Northlane, Vengaboys, Future Palace, Deafheaven, Kittie, Gaerea, Thundermother, ZSK, Vended, From Fall To Spring, Alien Ant Farm, Signs Of The Swarm, Gutalax, Misery Index, Self Deception, Allt, Broken By The Scream, 100 Kilo Herz, Excrementory Grindfuckers, Cytotoxin, Luna Kills, Inhuman Nature, Vulvarine, Heartless Human Harvest, Wrestlemaniacs und Dead Phoenix.
