Author: Insa Neumann

Ok, ok, folks, just one band doesn’t quite make a band package… However, prior to starting the ticket sale, we did want you to know what to look forward to! And if we consider the giant rubber ducky, this should count. Alestorm are THE True Scottish Pirate Metal Institution and they’re setting sail for Mount…

Best guests, We have three more bangers for you! Overkill really need no introduction. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, they have been producing thrash metal inspired by punk for four and a half decades. As absolute giants of the genre with a reputation for consistently delivering quality in new albums and on tour, you…

Cheers everyone, After the first round with the Finnish tour group from the Helsinki region, we are changing the pace a little with this package. Subway to Sally are veterans of the German-language medieval, folk, and rock scene. For decades, the septet from Potsdam has been mixing medieval-inspired soundscapes with dark rock and metal elements…

Dear Dong Crowd, We are delighted to announce the first two bands for our anniversary edition – you may have seen one of them at Mount Moshmore in earlier years, but the other is guaranteed to be a new experience! Amorphis know exactly how to captivate their audience with their melodic death metal and progressive…

Small stage and up close: Khirki were our secret favorites at the last Dong Open Air. So we’re stoked to have them back in our neck of the woods. The rock combo from Athems brings their melodic folky rock with fat riffs and the southern sunshine to Krefeld. Traditional Greek influences and pure energy make…

It all started in 2001: 13 bands, a homemade mini stage, and just under 150 visitors – the Dong Open Air was born. A lot has happened since then: we moved from a cow pasture to the mighty Dongberg, grew steadily, and eventually transformed the tent stage into a real open-air stage. Along the way,…

Dear Dong congregation, we relaxed a litt and are happy to supply you with the first pieces of information for 2026! So plan your time off, apply with your band through our application platform – or tell the noise makers of your liking to do so! We are looking forward to yet another planning phase…

Dear Dong Community, the 2025 Dong Open Air is over, the hill disassembled (ok, just the stage) – but the memories of this wonderful festival remain. And all thanks to you! We spent an extended weekend in the sun (and a charming small rain cloud during Kreator, which didn’t dampen your spirits) that will live…

Hey everyone, It’s time to announce the last two additions to the lineup! As in previous years, the Wacken Metal Battle Final for Germany will take place on Mount Moshmore. And these two bands are up against each other: DEADEND from Regensburg have a unique sound which their very own DJ arranges into impressively multi-layered…

Kreator, The Halo Effect, Battle Beast, Kissin‘ Dynamite, Destruction, Ensiferum, Mantar, and many more! We’re all set – so now we can also announce who to look forward to on each day! Click here to check out the running order! Knowing when everyone will storm the stage, we have now released day tickets. You can…