When does the screening start?

The screening starts on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

At the Kursaal, Kufsteiner Str. 4, 83080 Oberaudorf.

How much does a ticket cost?

An adult ticket costs 10 euros.

What is the film about?

The documentary tells the story of Wacken Open Air with interviews, archive material, and live scenes.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the screening takes place in the Kursaal and thus indoors.

Is there official info and ticket sales online?

Yes, information and ticket purchase are available through the official website of the Oberaudorf Music Film Days.

WACKEN live in Oberaudorf

Name: 19th Oberaudorf Music Film Days: Wacken – Hearts Full of Metal
Start: 2026-07-10T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-10T22:57:00+02:00
Location: Kursaal

Metal History in the Kursaal: A Summer Evening for Big Images and Loud Memories

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the 19th edition of the Oberaudorf Music Film Days will focus the Kursaal on a special cinema evening: WACKEN – HEARTS FULL OF METAL starts at 19:30 and brings the story of one of the world's most famous metal festivals to the big screen. The documentary by Cordula Kablitz-Post not only tells of a festival brand, but of a cultural movement that has turned a village open-air into a global phenomenon.

A Documentary with Thunder

The film combines interviews, archive footage, and powerful live sequences to create an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Wacken Open Air. The founders Thomas Jensen and Holger Hübner are at the center, along with voices from the scene and performances by metal giants shape the concert experience in film format. This creates a dense mix of festival history, scene feeling, and musical energy that encounters an open-minded audience in Oberaudorf.

The Kursaal as a Stylish Setting

The venue Kursaal at Kufsteiner Str. 4 offers the perfect stage for an evening that swings between cinema hall, music journalism, and fan culture. The location in the town center of Oberaudorf makes travel easy, and the historic hall ensures a concentrated live atmosphere where sound, visual language, and audience mood are especially intense.

Music Film with Cult Factor

The Oberaudorf Music Film Days have established themselves as a meeting point for current music documentaries and special film nights. Wacken – Hearts Full of Metal fits perfectly into this profile: The film looks at the emergence of a metal myth, the journey from the village idea to the international exceptional festival, and the emotional bond between the scene and the audience. This mixture of history, passion, and orchestration of images makes the evening equally attractive for music fans, festival-goers, and the curious.

Conclusion

Anyone who wants to not only hear music but experience it as a lived culture will find in Oberaudorf an evening with impact, charm, and scene depth. WACKEN – HEARTS FULL OF METAL promises strong images, great emotions, and a real festival feeling in the cinema hall. Mark the date now and experience the music film days live.