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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the key information in this FestivalTV article?
- 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.
- Where is the festival or event taking place?
- Németország.
- Which festival year does this article cover?
- 2026.
- What is the original source?
- dpa / WELT.
