Rock the Hill Festival
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Rock the Hill Festival

Geisskopf, Germany
11 artists

🎤Lineup

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Headliners
Authority Zero – Alternative Rock
Authority Zero
Alternative Rock
Focus – Progressive Rock
Focus
Progressive Rock
The J.b.'s – Funk
The J.b.'s
Funk
Madsen – Indie Rock
Madsen
Indie Rock
SONDASCHULE – Ska
SONDASCHULE
Ska
All Faces Down – Heavy Metal
All Faces Down
Heavy Metal
Das Lumpenpack – Rock
Das Lumpenpack
Rock
Heisskalt – Punk
Heisskalt
Punk
SETYØURSAILS – Metal
SETYØURSAILS
Metal
TURBOBIER – Alternative
TURBOBIER
Alternative
Tenside – Rock
Tenside
Rock

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✈️How to get to Rock the Hill Festival

Planning your trip to Rock the Hill Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL), about 101 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 141 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for České Budějovice or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Rock the Hill Festival

Accommodation near the Rock the Hill Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around České Budějovice, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around České Budějovice.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🗺️Things to do near Rock the Hill Festival

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Rock the Hill Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, České Budějovice and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

Rock the Hill Festival 2026: the eclectic rock festival at Geisskopf, Germany

Rock the Hill Festival takes over the Geisskopf ski resort in Bavaria every year for a weekend of open-air concerts. This family-friendly festival brings together 11 artists from diverse musical backgrounds, from rock to jazz and metal to punk.

The 2026 edition, scheduled for June 4-6, highlights Authority Zero for ska punk, symphonic prog legends Focus, and funk pioneers The J.b.'s. The German scene is represented by SONDASCHULE and Madsen.

The lineup casts a wide net, from the melodic hardcore of SETYØURSAILS to the progressive rock of Das Lumpenpack, the metalcore of Tenside, and the festive punk rock of TURBOBIER. You'll also find touches of alternative rock, indie rock, reggae rock, and soul jazz, with All Faces Down and Heisskalt completing this diverse musical palette.

From June 4-6, 2026, Geisskopf hosts three days of rock in all its forms in the Bavarian outdoors. Discover the full lineup on FestT.

📋Practical info

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Location
Geisskopf, Germany
Artists
11 artists
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Official website
rockthehill.de
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