Summer Breeze 2025: Key info & highlights at a glance

Image: Summer Breeze 2025 Poster

From August 13 to 16, 2025, the town of Dinkelsbühl will once again turn into a metal hotspot for fans from all across Europe. This 26th edition of Summer Breeze promises a killer lineup, that signature festival atmosphere – and a few updates, like a fully cashless payment system across the grounds.

Bands you don’t want to miss

Whether it’s major headliners or underground gems, the 2025 lineup is a great mix of scene legends and fresh discoveries.
Here are some acts you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on:

• Machine Head – Pure live power. Robb Flynn and the crew deliver every time: heavy, intense, and no-nonsense.
• Blind Guardian – Epic power metal with depth. Songs like “Mirror Mirror” and “The Bard’s Song” never fail to hit hard.
• Dimmu Borgir – Dark, grand, and gripping. The Norwegian legends bring their signature black metal aesthetic to the stage.
• Tarja & Marko Hietala – A powerhouse duo that will have Nightwish fans buzzing. Big voices, big melodies.
• Beast In Black – 80s-inspired power metal with a modern twist. Fast-paced riffs and catchy choruses.
• The Halo Effect – Melodic death metal with an old-school touch. Former In Flames members revive the classic Gothenburg sound.
• Septicflesh – Symphonic death metal from Greece – brutal, atmospheric, and massive.
• Lost Society – High-energy modern thrash straight out of Finland. Expect full-on chaos in the pit.

The full lineup is available on the official festival poster or at summer-breeze.de.

Tickets: Still available – but limited

If you’re going for the full festival experience, don’t wait too long. 4-day passes are nearly sold out, but a few are still up for grabs in the official shop.

Day tickets are also available – perfect if you only want to catch one specific day.
Price: €89.99 per day (Wednesday to Saturday), available as mobile or print@home tickets.

Getting there: Travel info

The festival takes place in Sinbronn near Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria and is easy to reach by car, train, or bus. All main roads and access routes are clearly signposted. Depending on where you're coming from, we recommend the following exits:

• A7 – Exit Westhausen

• A6 – Exit Ansbach

• Route via Donauwörth

For those arriving by car:

• Campsite access opens Tuesday 8:00–22:00, then stays open non-stop from Wednesday through Sunday.

• Important: From Tuesday until Thursday afternoon, vehicles can enter the grounds but not leave. If you need to go into Dinkelsbühl during that time, use the free shuttle bus.

• All campers must leave by Sunday at 12:00 (noon).

• After Saturday 6:00 p.m., no further entry is allowed – late arrivals will be redirected to the day parking lot.

• The village of Illenschwang is closed to festival traffic.

• There will be a clearly marked “Kiss & Bye” drop-off zone near the entrance.

If you're arriving by public transport:

Special shuttle buses run from nearby train stations to the festival grounds. The best options are Ellwangen, Ansbach, Crailsheim, or Dombühl – all of which have direct connections to festival shuttles.

Cashless Payment – mandatory from 2025

Starting this year, all purchases at the festival must be made cashless using the chip in your wristband.
Your benefits:

• No long waits at the food/drink stands

• More safety in the pit

• Full control of your spending via the festival app

• Any leftover balance can be refunded online after the festival

You can top up your balance in advance or on site – using card or cash.
If you need help, the Cashless Troubleshooting Team has you covered.

Festival Checklist

Here’s a quick checklist so you don’t forget anything for your perfect Summer Breeze 2025:

Essentials:

• Festival ticket

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap

• Rain poncho

• Hand sanitizer, tissues

• Fanny pack or tote bag

• Earplugs

Camping gear:

• Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag

• Camping chair/table

• Flashlight

• Camping cutlery, snacks, drinks

You’ll find more info, maps, and updates on the official website or in the Summer Breeze app.