Waldschänken Festival

Forget everything you think you know about ordinary festivals—something unique is taking shape here: The Waldschänken Festival brings the raw power of medieval and folk rock to where it belongs—right in the heart of nature, deep in the forest, at the Waldbad Köln-Dünnwald.

Amid towering trees, flickering lights, and the special atmosphere of a one-of-a-kind venue, a day full of energy, sound, and community unfolds. Powerful guitar riffs meet mystical melodies, driving rhythms meet epic anthems—music that isn’t just heard, but felt. Here, the past and present merge into an intense experience that sweeps you away from the very first note.

The Waldschänken Festival is made for everyone who wants to feel real live music. For everyone who doesn’t just want to be there, but wants to immerse themselves. For everyone who knows that the best memories are made where energy, emotion, and community come together. No standing on the sidelines—you’re right in the thick of it. Close to the stage, close to the people, close to the experience. An atmosphere where you become part of the whole. Here, it’s not about size—it’s about the feeling. Celebrate together, lose yourself in the moment together, and experience a day together that will resonate long after it’s over.

Feel the energy. Become part of something new.

Check out the lineup now and get your tickets at waldschaenken-festival.de —and be there when the Waldschänken Festival opens its doors for the first time.