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Zappanale

Bad Doberan, GermanyOpen air
DatesJul 15–18, 2027 · 4 days
LocationBad Doberan, Germany
PriceTBA
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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.

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  • Open air

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Location

Am Kamp 5, 18209 Bad Doberan

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Past editions

2026Jul 16–19, 202625 artists
Agitation FreeGuts Pie EarshotDOOM GONGVVKB BandBBriquePPutan ClubSSmalltapeOOctafishBBlanck ZappathDDie miserablen HusosFFilthy BrillosHHALAHHilo Jazz OrchestraHHilo Jazz Orchestra ProjectIIcarus BurnsJJim CohenKKosmische BrockenMMahavishnu ProjectMMentat RoutagePPamela Des BarresSSuperthousandTTante TofuTThe Lovers of InventionWW3LTR4UMYYo Cats

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