1990
since
~38
Editions
Overview
About
Zappanale has taken place since 1990 at the racecourse in Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg, a few kilometers from the Baltic coast. It is the only festival worldwide devoted to the legacy of Frank Zappa, mixing jazz, rock, classical and avant garde music across roughly twenty acts over four days, with former Zappa musicians among the regular guests.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
Getting there
Location
Am Kamp 5, 18209 Bad Doberan
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Past editions
2026Jul 16–19, 202623 artists
Agitation Free
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