Rock im Park celebrates 30 years: Mega-line-up & fun for the whole family!

Rock im Park celebrates 30 years: Mega-line-up & fun for the whole family!

Nürnberg, Deutschland - On June 5, 2025, the legendary Musikfestival Rock im Park in Nuremberg celebrates its 30th anniversary. The organizers expect a full house with almost 90,000 music fans and around 100 acts, although the festival has been sold out for weeks. The anniversary event takes place from Friday to Sunday and offers an impressive line-up with main acts such as Korn, Slipknot, K.I.Z. and The Prodigy. PNP reports that the number of stages was increased to four this year, which provides additional play options and attractions for the festival visitors.

Not only are musical highlights waiting for the visitor, but also many other attractions. There is a ferris wheel, an e-kart railway and two other rides that should provide additional fun. Festival guests can also use the neighboring outdoor pool free of charge, which promises a welcome cooling on hot days.

The story of Rock im Park

Rock im Park was launched in the Munich Olympic Stadium in 1995 and found his way to the former Reich Party Day in Nuremberg only two years later, in 1997. Rock in the park is now the largest inner -city festival in Europe. The production costs of the festival have increased by 30 percent since the pandemic, while there is also an increase in demand for campsites for festivals. Tagesspiegel added that many festival visitors are now bringing their adults, which is now the generation of the event underline.

The practical aspects also include improved camping opportunities that should make the festival visit more comfortable for guests. Around 1100 emergency services of medical services that are available and cover around 2000 layers ensure security. Telemedicine is also new in use, which enables emergency doctors to be brought in quickly in less critical cases.

The industry in change

The increasing production and personnel costs burden the entire festival industry, which is also reflected in the ticket prices. These are 248 euros in the first price segment. eyescontact reports that the prices for food and drinks on the festival site are also skyrocketed with burgers that are sold for up to 15 euros.

parallel to Rock im Park, Rock am Ring in the Eifel celebrates its 40th anniversary, and both festivals take place from June 6th to 8th. Rock am Ring started in 1985 with around 70,000 fans and less than 20 bands. The parallel anniversary of these two festivals is celebrated by the industry, and the Federal Association of Livekomm describes them as the pioneer of modern German festival culture.

The festivals are not only known for their music, but also also offer extensive leisure activities, including beer gardens and rides. This development reflects the change in the expectations of festival goers, who are increasingly looking for more than just musical performances.