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Rock The Lakes 2025: the unmissable 4th edition in the heart of Switzerland

Author Benedetta Baldin - 4.12.2024

Cudrefin, Switzerland – Rock The Lakes returns from August 15 to 17, 2025 with an exceptional line-up and new features! Around 18,000 festival-goers can look forward to a unique experience on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel. With a large Twin Stage and world-famous headliners, Rock The Lakes will establish itself as an essential rock & metal event in Switzerland and Europe.
At a glance: Facts & Figures 2025

18,000 festival visitors

30+ international bands

3 days full of rock & metal

1 large twin stage with a total of 750 m2

Gigantic first wave of bands
These shows should definitely not be missed
Dimmu Borgir | Symphonic Metal | Norway
Mastodon | Heavy Metal | USA
While She Sleeps | Metalcore | England
Feuerschwanz | Folk Metal | Germany
Hatebreed | Hardcore | USA


2025: an even more impressive festival
Even more informal and sociable thanks to themed areas.

Foodtruck Village Foodtrucks: a culinary journey through the world

Swiss Chalet area: the new cozy area for merchandising and
Autograph sessions with artists

Valhallamand Bar & Viking Spirit immerses you in a Nordic universe

Iceberg Bar: unique view of the Twin Stage and the lake”
Rock The Lakes, a committed festival: accessibility and inclusion
The 2025 edition focuses even more on social commitment!

Free entry for children & teenagers up to 14 years old

Raised platform in front of the stages for people with reduced mobility

Free days in adapted zones for residents of care homes (1 care home per day)
day)
Camping, parking and much more: even faster process
Consistent improvements for the reception of festival visitors

Two separate camping areas for tents and mobile homes with illuminated entrances and paths. Adapted sanitary facilities.

Mini-market and sales stands on the campsites for all needs on site.

Long-term and day parking for cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

Shuttle buses, cabs and suitable drop-off points for everyone, including people with
people with reduced mobility
Ticketing partner: www.ticketcorner.ch Festival Pass 3 days: CHF 207.-
Available from 19.03.2025
Festival pass 2 days: CHF 163.- Festival pass 1 day: CHF 93.-
Opening hours: Three days of rock & metal

Friday, August 15, 2025: 12:00 to 03:00

Saturday, August 16, 2025: 12:00 to 03:00

Sunday, August 17, 2025: 12:00 to 22:00