Get ready for a full day of alternative music at RODAROCK Festival, returning to Herzogenrath on Saturday, 25 July 2026. Located near Aachen and close to the Dutch border, RODAROCK brings together established international acts and emerging local talent for a powerful celebration of metal and alternative music in the Euregio.

This year’s line-up includes As Everything Unfolds, TEN56., Avralize, Defences, Artemis Rising, and Swan Slaughter, spanning metalcore, post-hardcore, deathcore, hardcore, alternative metal, and electrocore.

Festival doors open at 11:30 AM, with the programme running until approximately 11:30 PM. The event takes place at the former outdoor pool site on Bergerstraße in Herzogenrath, easily accessible by public transport or car. Free parking is available nearby at Bergerstraße 2, 52134 Herzogenrath.

Visitors can enjoy a selection of food stalls with vegetarian and vegan options at fair prices. The site is accessible, and children under 14 can attend free of charge when accompanied by a parent or guardian.