Bands, Business and Backstage-Feeling
At the Wacken Open Air not only the best fans in the world come together, but also bands, partners, press people, record companies, promoters, managers, bookers and many more from the global metal family. Of course, there has to be a place where you can exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere – and Wacken United is exactly that area. Industry get-together, marketplace, class reunion, music fair, party metal zone, time travel, chill area, matchmaking platform: call it what you like! The main thing is that you are there. Wacken United: Go for it and do good - each ticket supports the Wacken Foundation!
Highlights
Only at Wacken United: 10 extras on top included
In this area you will experience the Wacken Open Air even more comfortably and benefit from advantages that are only available here.
1. Own entrances: unique flair in the Wacken United tent with seats and lounge (Wed-Sat), wirstband exchange/check-in, infield can be reached via a visitor bridge, Krombacher STAMMTISCH, Meet & Greet and separate toilets
2. Backstage tours
3. Special parking and camping areas for short distances incl. Access Pass with flexible arrival from Sunday, 27.07.25
4. Special merch packages with personalized items, limited edition shirts and wristbands and pieces from the Wacken history
5. All-inclusive: free drinks at the Wacken United Bar and high-quality catering (from Wednesday, 30.07.25 until Saturday 02.08.25)
6. Photo sessions with the festival founders and artists
7. High-quality Wacken United Tent with seats, lounges, chill areas and campfire incl. special social/show/workshop program
8. Personal festival hosts who are on hand to answer all your questions
9. Parking directly on site and accreditation via Fastlane
10. Special program with DJs, live concerts and metal talk around the campfire
Wacken United: 3 areas just for you!
Marketplace: Insight & exchange
Exchange ideas with people from almost all areas of the metal scene? Clear your head during the day? That and much more is what the marketplace is for:
- Attend press conferences
- Cheer on metal battle bands and witness coronations
- Listen to inspiring metal stories around the fire pits in the evening
Press tent: Work Area & Contact Exchange
Press people from all over the world come together here to share their experiences. But that's not all. There is also:
- plenty of space for journalists to work
- separate interview rooms for journalists
- spontaneous meet & greets with bands thanks to the proximity to the marketplace
