Event Details
Welcome to the Party.San Metal Open Air 2027 in Schlotheim
Party.San Metal Open Air is one of Germany's most important festivals for death, black, thrash and doom metal, traditionally held in August at the Flugplatz Obermehler airfield near Schlotheim, Thuringia. Exact dates for 2027 have not been confirmed yet, and this page will be updated once the organisers announce them. Founded in 1996, the festival deliberately focuses on the hardest and most extreme metal genres, staying away from commercial mainstream concepts.
Highlights & Attractions at Party.San Metal Open Air in Schlotheim
- An uncompromising lineup of death, black, thrash and doom metal, curated for genuine genre enthusiasts
- A relatively compact capacity of around 8,500 attendees, keeping the atmosphere close knit and personal
- A long festival history dating back to 1996, originally held in Bad Berka before moving to Schlotheim in 2011
- A deliberately underground, fan and quality focused concept rather than a commercial approach
- Consistently strong international headliners alongside newcomers and cult favorites of the scene
- Camping available directly on or very close to the festival grounds
- A loyal, internationally traveling crowd with a long standing connection to the festival
Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
The full 2027 lineup has not been announced yet. In previous editions, the programme ran across three days, usually from Thursday to Saturday, featuring a consistently strong roster of extreme metal acts. Detailed daily schedules and set times are typically only published shortly before the event on the official website.
Musically, the festival stays true to its identity: uncompromising death, black, thrash and doom metal with no commercial concessions, combined with a mix of established names and rising acts from the scene.
Tickets & Admission for Party.San Metal Open Air Schlotheim
No official ticket prices for 2027 have been published so far. For reference, the 2026 edition had a presale festival ticket price of around 176.49 Euro. Tickets are usually sold directly through the official festival website as well as established ticket platforms. We recommend checking party-san.de directly for current prices in Euro once the 2027 presale opens.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Schlotheim
- Schlotheim is located in Thuringia, close to Muhlhausen and Erfurt, and is easiest to reach by car
- Expect warm summer weather in August, though it is worth packing something warmer for cooler nights on site
- Camping is available directly at the airfield grounds and is used by most attendees
- Arriving early on the first festival day helps avoid queues at entry
- Plan to pay in Euro on site, as this is the local currency
