Tanzbrunnen, Cologne, Germany25th - 26th July 2026
Amphi Festival 2026 with Calva Y Nada, Das Ich, Escape with Romeo, Heldmaschine, Pink Turns Blue, Rue Oberkampf, Solar Fake, Soulbound, VNV Nation, Assemblage 23, Chrom, Clan of Xymox, Diary Of Dreams, Eisbrecher, Emmon, Empathy Test, Joachim Witt, Potochkine, Rotersand, Solitary Experiments, Welle:Erdball and many more
The shores of the river Rhine in Cologne are calling once again for us this summer. End of July is Amphi time, and for the 20th time this year! Since 2005 the two-day festival has been luring dark music lovers from all around with a high-class, diverse, international line-up ranging from Synth Pop to Industrial and Post Punk to Dark Rock.
Traditional and iconic artists share the stage with modern and rising acts promising a multi-coloured black celebration at the “dancing fountain”, the Tanzbrunnen, in Cologne. The mix of Gothic, Wave, Synth Pop, Electronic music and Post Punk surely offers something for anyone.
For the 20th anniversary edition, there are many bands, who took the stages of Amphi before and some of them are regular guests on the festival stages. But some of the acts at Amphi 2026 will have their Amphi premiere, like DINA SUMMER, SILENT RUNNERS, TWIN NOIR, ASSEMBLAGE 23 and EMMON to mention just a few.
Festival Line-up so far
Saturday, 25th July
Calva Y Nada, Das Ich, Dina Summer, Echoberyl, Escape with Romeo, Florian Grey, Harpyie, Heldmaschine, Mono Inc., Pink Turns Blue, Rue Oberkampf, Selofan, Silent Runners, Solar Fake, Soror Dolorosa, Soulbound, The Exploding Boy, Twin Noir, VNV Nation, Whispers in the Shadow
Sunday, 26th July
Assemblage 23, Chrom, Clan of Xymox, Diary Of Dreams, Eisbrecher, Emmon, Empathy Test, Extize, Joachim Witt, Kllsignl, Lebanon Hanover, Motel Transylvania, Paradox Obscur, Potochkine, Rotersand, Schattenmann, SIIE, Solitary Experiments, The Sweet Kill, Welle:Erdball
The final running order is not set yet and will be announced in time before the festival.
Amphi stands for musical extravaganza for all Electro and Dark Rock lovers taking place around the open-air Main Stage, the indoor venue Theatre and aboard the MS RheinMagie. You may also relax and take a break at the popular beach club or have a drink at the mead lounge at the fountain. Another hot spot you also don’t want to miss is the gothic-market for a stroll and some shopping. And of course, there will be some signing sessions to meet and greet your favourite artists.
Opening Events
The special opening event “Call The Ship To Port” is taking place on Friday, 24th July. Europe’s biggest domestic event ship, the MS RheinMagie, will take 1,333 guests on a boat trip across the Rhine together with three exclusive live-acts to kick of the Amphi-weekend: HOCICO, GRENDEL and ALIENARE are set this year. CTSTP 2026 is already sold out.
For many of you, it has long become a popular ritual: just quickly get the festival wristband - because what you have, you have - and then, with the party ticket at hand, headlong into the night of nights, to groove in for the big Amphi Festival weekend! On Friday, 24th July 2025, at 10pm it is time again for the official Amphi Pre-Party at the Theater at Tanzbrunnen. This year’s DJs are: Sven Friedrich, Bruno Kramm, Elvis Rashdi, MSTH and JEANNY.
Tickets for the official Amphi Pre-Party 2026 are, as always, required in addition to the festival ticket and are available at the AMPHI SHOP at www.amphi-shop.de as well as at www.eventim.de and at all known CTS/EVENTIM advance booking offices.
Furthermore, there will be several warm-up parties.
Additional Festival Info
Doors: 10:00 (both days)
Start: 11.00 (both days)
Festival Websites: www.amphi-festival.de / www.facebook.com/amphifestival
Tickets: Weekend tickets are available for 126.00 € (plus charges) and pre-party tickets for 11.00 € at www.amphi-shop.de (worldwide shipping). All tickets are also available at all nationwide CTS/EVENTIM box-offices, Eventim, www.oeticket.com and as PRINT@HOME edition. Day tickets are available as well for 88.00 € per day.
Facebook Event Amphi Festival 2026: https://www.facebook.com/events/1162753662545569
Facebook Event Amphi Festival Pre-Party (official): https://www.facebook.com/events/868054509369171
Facebook Event Call the Ship to Port: https://www.facebook.com/events/1868546113990772
