Metal Death Metal

Bavarian Battle Open Air

Kirchdorf, GermanyOpen airNext edition not announced · last held 2026

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Editions

Overview

About

Bavarian Battle Open Air takes place in Kirchdorf, Germany, at the Festivalgelände Pröbstl. It presents a programme focused on metal and amplified music and has hosted acts such as Tankard, Baest and Archgoat. The festival is an open-air event featuring multiple bands.

On site

Practical info

Venue type

Open air

Camping

Camping on site

Transport

Parking

Getting there

Location

Kirchdorf, Germany

Archive

Past editions

2026Jun 5–6, 2026

2025May 30–31, 202514 artists

Hellbutcher Schirenc plays Pungent Stench

Armada Pornthegore Lave Liver of a DuckCrom

2024May 31, 20246 artists

The Spirit Battlecreek Infest Distaste

2023May 19–20, 202314 artists

Carnation Soul Demise Eridu Sun of the Sleepless Among Rats Demons Dream Macabre Demise Pessimist Malicious Curse

2022May 27–28, 202217 artists

Lucifer’s Child

Night Demon Darkness Sweeping Death Doll Circus Mortal Infinity Norgaahl Sum Lights

2019May 31 – Jun 1, 201914 artists

Commander Pequod Asphagor Dead Alone

2018Jun 1–2, 201811 artists

Imperium Dekadenz

Waldgeflüster Battlecreek Reverend Hound Amplified Hate Hailstone Mynded

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