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Highfield 2026: festival to pause in 2027 after a 45% rise in costs

As one of Germany's biggest rock festivals gets under way, organisers already know they can't continue in their current form: Highfield will not take place in 2027.

FestivalTV editorial team
· 1min read

Highfield's organisers have announced a pause in 2027. Combined costs for staff, materials, performer fees and energy have risen by around 45% compared with the pre-pandemic period.

Meanwhile, attendance has fallen from its previous peak to around 28,000.

Summary

As one of Germany's biggest rock festivals gets under way, organisers already know they can't continue in their current form: Highfield will not take place in 2027.

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