The Pit: The ultimate experience
With The Pit Ticket, you’ll enjoy the Wacken Open Air on a higher level, in even greater comfort and enjoy exclusive perks at Wacken United, only available with The Pit Ticket:
1. The all inclusive Pit Catering: Premium food and beverage offerings in The Pit catering tent (Wednesday to Saturday, please check opening hours). Catering includes freshly cooked meals made from regional products and a wide selection of drinks at the Pit bar.
2. Faster Lane Check-in: Pick up your The Pit wristband plus the Access Pass (included in the price) at the check-in counter – no waiting in line. You can arrive flexibly starting at 9 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Please note: Wacken United opens on Wednesday late afternoon.
3. The Pit Camping: A separate area within the Wacken United camping area with shower and toilet facilities.
4. Transportation: From Wednesday to Saturday, the shuttle bus runs at regular intervals between the Wacken United camping area and Wacken United – both ways.
5. Welcome package with exclusive The Pit merchandise.
6. Shortcut: Use the visitor bridge to access the Infield directly from Wacken United – practically right in front of the Faster Stage.
7. Unique atmosphere in the Wacken United tent with seating and lounge area, directly connected to The Pit catering tent with separate toilets.
8. Personal festival hosts at the info point to assist you with any questions.
9. Guided backstage tour & VIP box access (both once and only with prior registration at the info point).
10. Participation in press conferences plus program with live acts in a family-like atmosphere and cozy campfire vibes.
And with every The Pit Ticket purchase, you also support the Wacken Foundation!
Yes, camping is included. The area for The Pit guests is on the camping area of Wacken United.
Yes, the same camping rules apply as at the W:O:A Campground, written in our T&C of 2026.
No, the Access Pass is included and you can arrive flexibly from Sunday, 26/07/26, 9 AM. The check-in is located outside the festival area. There you will receive the Access Pass for The Pit camping area. Please note: Access and availability of The Pit area near the Infield starts Wednesday late afternoon.
Yes, there are water-flushed toilets and showers.
Yes, there is a low-barrier sanitary container (WC & shower) in the camping area.
No, you can rent powerbanks on the festival site. More info regarding provider will follow.
Yes, the shuttle runs several times an hour between the camping area and Wacken United.
Yes, just ask for a pass for a parking space at the check-in.
At Wacken Open Air, not only do the best fans in the world come together, but also bands, supporters & sponsors, press representatives, record labels, promoters, managers, bookers, and many more from the global Metal family.
It’s clear there needs to be a place where you can connect in a relaxed atmosphere – and that area is Wacken United.
Wacken United is right in the middle of the action, yet still private and approachable.
Wacken United: 3 areas
Marketplace
Chat with people from almost every corner of the Metal scene? Clear your head for a moment during the day? For that and much more, there’s the marketplace:
- enjoy the livestream of the main stages comfortably seated
- listen to Metal stories from all over the world by the campfire in the night
