Image: Impericon Festivals 2023 [panicz.media]
In 2024, you won't miss any metalcore festivals and concerts in Germany. Our Core Calendar provides you with all the dates of your favorite bands at a glance! Dates for Austria and Switzerland are also included.
Isn't it the worst feeling to hear about a dream concert or festival, only to find out all tickets are already sold out? Or even more annoying: you already have plans on that day. To prevent such disappointments this year, we've created the Core Calendar! Here, you can comfortably browse through the biggest metalcore festivals and tours in Germany and mark your calendar in advance! Additionally, the calendar provides a preview of the bands already announced for 2024 and looks back at which scene giants have performed in the past. So, nothing stands in the way of a year full of mosh pits!
Metalcore in January 2024
Bury Tomorrow Tour
From January 25 to February 2, Bury Tomorrow is gifting us with seven concerts in Germany this year. Starting the year with a bang, the metalcore band from England will make some serious noise! We Came As Romans and Kingdom of Giants will be supporting them.
- January 25 - Dortmund, DE: FZW
- January 26 - Wiesbaden, DE: Schlachthof
- January 27 - Leipzig, DE: Felsenkeller
- January 28 - Nuremberg, DE: Hirsch
- January 30 - Vienna, AT: Simm City
- January 31 - Munich, DE: Backstage Werk
- February 1 - Stuttgart, DE: LKA-Longhorn
- February 2 - Hanover, DE: Capitol
Architects Tour - Until February
Architects are also kicking off the new year with a European tour! In Germany and Switzerland, they are supported by two acts: Spiritbox and Loathe!
- January 27 - Münster, DE: Halle Münsterland
- February 7 - Dübendorf, CH: THE HALL
Bad Omens Tour - Until February
Simultaneously with Architects, Bad Omens are launching their Concrete Forever Europe Tour! This winter, you might even manage to catch both bands. The American band is accompanied by singer Poppy as the opening act, bringing some variety to the metalcore concert with her pop and rock vibes!- January 27 - Berlin, DE: Columbiahalle
- January 28 - Cologne, DE: Palladium
- January 29 - Cologne, DE: Palladium
- January 30 - Munich, DE: Zenith
- February 1 - Zurich, CH: Halle 622
- February 2 - Offenbach am Main, DE: Stadthalle Offenbach
- February 8 - Dresden, DE: Messe Dresden
- February 10 - Innsbruck, AT: Congress Innsbruck
Metalcore in February 2024
Any Given Day Tour
To celebrate their new album Limitless, which releases on January 26, 2024, Any Given Day is hitting the road for the big Limitless Tour across Europe. Joining them are special guests Of Virtue from the USA, adding even more metalcore power!
- February 1 - Berlin, DE: Lido
- February 2 - Hamburg, DE: Gruenspan
- February 3 - Cologne, DE: Die Kantine
- February 7 - Wiesbaden, DE: Schlachthof
- February 8 - Aarau, CH: Kiff, Saal
- February 9 - Stuttgart, DE: Halle, Im Wizemann
- February 14 - Vienna, AT: Simm City Festsaal Zentrum Simmering
- February 15 - Salzburg, AT: Rockhouse
- February 17 - Munich, DE: Backstage Halle
- February 18 - Nuremberg, DE: Hirsch
- February 20 - Münster, DE: Sputnikhalle
- February 21 - Hannover, DE: Musikzentrum Hannover
Currents Tour
Currents released their new album The Death We Seek in 2023, and now they're taking it to the stage. Being As An Ocean, Oceans Ate Alaska, and Sentinels are joining them in Europe!
- February 1 - Munich, DE: Backstage Halle
- February 2 - Karlsruhe, DE: Substage
- February 3 - Cologne, DE: Essigfabrik
- February 14 - Hamburg, DE: Gruenspan
- February 15 - Berlin, DE: SO36
- February 16 - Leipzig, DE: Felsenkeller
- February 20 - Vienna, AT: Szene
- February 21 - Nuremberg, DE: Hirsch
- February 22 - Zurich, CH: Dynamo
Electric Callboy Tour - Until March
Schlagercore on tour? Yes, please! The Tekkno World Tour by Electric Callboy is up, featuring support acts Nothingmore, SiM, and Coldrain!
- February 2 - Berlin, DE: Velodrom
- February 3 - Hannover, DE: ZAG Arena
- February 9 - Innsbruck, AT: Olympiaworld
- February 10 - Basel, CH: St. Jakobshalle
- February 23 - Nuremberg, DE: Arena Nürnberger Versicherungen
- February 24 - Stuttgart, DE: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
- March 1 - Vienna, AT: Stadthalle
Knocked Loose Tour
Knocked Loose is coming to Europe, but their special guests have not been officially announced yet. There are rumors that Deafheaven might be joining…
- February 20 - Vienna, AT: Simm City
- February 23 - Zurich, CH: Dynamo
- February 25 - Frankfurt am Main, DE: Batschkapp
- February 26 - Cologne, DE: Live Music Hall
- February 27 - Hamburg, DE: Grosse Freiheit 36
- February 28 - Berlin, DE: Huxleys Neue Welt
- February 29 - Leipzig, DE: Conne Island
March 2024 Metalcore Scene
Impericon Festival Roadshows
To get you amped up before the festival season kicks off, 2024 will see the debut of the Impericon Festival Roadshows! The main act for both dates will be August Burns Red, who are sure to include some tracks from their new album Death Below on their setlist. Adding to the heat, special guest Dying Wish will deliver a fierce performance, showcasing their latest album Symptoms of Survival live. This is the perfect chance to gear up for the Impericon Festivals.
- March 25 - Wiesbaden, DE: Schlachthof
- March 26 - Stuttgart, DE: LKA-Longhorn
Impericon Festivals: The Indoor-Core Festival - Until April
The Impericon Festivals are back for another round, this time with a new stop in Hamburg! No matter which of the six dates you attend, we're super excited about the vibe. It's always special when the entire Core community comes together to celebrate their favorite bands. This time, you can look forward to major acts like As I Lay Dying and While She Sleeps!
August Burns Red will continue their momentum from the roadshows to perform at the festivals. Polaris is coming all the way from Australia with their latest album, Fatalism, in tow. Callejon returns to the Impericon Festivals, and even Breakdown of Sanity, since their reunion in 2020, we will welcome them back live for the first time! It's going to be an epic party, so definitely keep an eye on Instagram: more bands will be announced!
Impericon Festivals 2024 Dates:
- March 28 - Hamburg, DE: Sporthalle
- March 30 - Leipzig, DE: Messe Halle
- March 31 - Oberhausen, DE: Turbinenhalle
- April 5 - Zurich, CH: X-TRA
- April 6 - Munich, DE: Zenith
- April 7 - Vienna, AT: Arena
Please note that the lineup varies between cities, so check before purchasing tickets!
Polaris Tour
Polaris is celebrating their new album Fatalism with an upcoming tour featuring three special guests! Silent Planet, Thornhill, and Paledusk will join the Australian group throughout their European journey. Will you be there?
- March 1 - Wiesbaden, DE: Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
- March 15 - Zurich, CH: Komplex
- March 16 - Munich, DE: Backstage Halle
- March 18 - Vienna, AT: SimmCity
- March 22 - Hamburg, DE: Fabrik
- March 29 - Berlin, DE: Metropol
- March 30 - Leipzig, DE: Impericon Festivals, Messe Halle
- March 31 - Oberhausen, DE: Impericon Festivals, Turbinenhalle
Angels & Villains Tour
The Angels & Villains Tour is a collaborative tour between American metalcore groups Attila and Born of Osiris! But that's not all, as Aviana from Sweden and Crown Magnetar are also joining the lineup.
- March 7 - Saarbrücken, DE: Garage
- March 8 - Oberhausen, DE: Kulttempel
- March 10 - Hamburg, DE: Bahnhof Pauli
- March 15 - Dresden, DE: Blauer Salon
- March 18 - Munich, DE: Backstage
- March 20 - Vienna, AT: Szene
- March 21 - Frankfurt, DE: Das Bett
- March 30 - Aarau, CH: Kiff
- March 31 - Oberndorf, DE: Easter Cross Festival
Annisokay Tour - Austria and Switzerland
This spring, Annisokay embarks on the Abyss Tour, offering four dates that might be an option for fans from Germany!
- March 11 - Vienna, AT: Flex
- March 12 - Graz, AT: PPC
- March 13 - Salzburg, AT: Rockhouse
- March 14 - Aarau, CH: Kiff
Easter Cross Festival
Easter Cross 2024 invites you to cheer for your favorite bands on stage for a weekend. In past years, acts like Electric Callboy, Any Given Day, and Landmvrks have graced the festival. This year, 17 bands will perform, including Callejon, Annisokay, Born of Osiris, Attila, and many more!
- March 30 - 31 - Oberndorf am Neckar, DE: Neckarhalle
Metalcore in April 2024
Pierce The Veil Tour
Hardcore from the USA is coming to visit! Along with Dayseeker and Holding Absence, Pierce The Veil will bring their The Jaws Of Life Tour to Europe, including two shows in Germany.
- April 2 - Hamburg, DE: Markthalle
- April 3 - Cologne, DE: Markthalle
Landmvrks Tour - Until May
In mid-April, Landmvrks will kick off their Europe/UK Headline Tour, bringing The Devil Wears Prada and Like Moths To Flames along. The dates in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria extend until mid-May!
- April 16 - Zurich, CH: Dynamo
- April 30 - Munich, DE: Backstage Halle
- May 3 - Vienna, AT: Gasometer
- May 4 - Leipzig, DE: Felsenkeller
- May 5 - Berlin, DE: Huxley’s Neue Welt
- May 8 - Hamburg, DE: Grosse Freiheit 36
- May 9 - Nuremberg, DE: Löwensaal
- May 10 - Frankfurt am Main, DE: Batschkapp
- May 18 - Cologne, DE: Essigfabrik
- May 19 - Cologne, DE: Essigfabrik
Metalcore in May 2024
I Prevail Tour
Last fall, I Prevail announced their 2024 European tour! Along with Set It Off and Kid Bookie, they will be touring Germany. To kick off the new year, you can listen to their latest EP 2023 You Know That It’s Over.
- May 10 - Berlin, DE: UFO Velodrom
- May 11 - Düsseldorf, DE: Mitsubishi Electric Halle
- May 13 - Munich, DE: Zenith
- May 18 - Hamburg, DE: Sporthalle
Mosh City Festival
This year's Mosh City Festival features six bands, from Crystal Lake to Callejon and ten56. It’s the third edition of the festival in Berlin, after two successful Mosh parties in previous years. Be sure to join this time!
- May 31 - Berlin, DE: Astra Kulturhaus Berlin
Metalcore in June 2024
Of Mice & Men Tour
With a series of festival shows, Of Mice & Men are making their way through Europe this year, including concert dates:
- June 8 – Nuremberg, DE: Rock im Park
- June 9 – Nürburgring, DE: Rock am Ring
- June 10 – Leipzig, DE: Werk 2
- June 11 – Berlin, DE: Hole 44
- June 14 – Nickelsdorf, AT: Nova Rock
- June 26 – Hanover, DE: Musikzentrum
- June 27 – Ysselsteyn, NL: Jera On Air
- June 29 – Münster, DE: Vainstream Rockfest
Bad Omens Tour - Until July
Fresh off their tour with Poppy, Bad Omens have announced new headliner dates in Germany. Here are the dates:
- June 10, 2024 - Leipzig, DE: Haus Auensee
- June 22, 2024 - Strasbourg, FR: Zenith
- July 4, 2024 - Hamburg, DE: edel-optics.de Arena
Erra Tour - Until July
Erra, known for blending metalcore with progressive metal and djent, are including several summer festivals in their tour this year.
- June 21 - Karlsruhe, DE: Substage
- June 22 - Lucerne, CH: Sedel
- June 28 - Münster, DE: Vainstream Rockfest
- June 29 - Ysselsteyn, NL: Jera On Air
- July 5 - Berlin, DE: Hole44
- July 6 - Dresden, DE: Elbufer, Parkwaves Festival
Full Force Festival
Are you ready for another summer weekend at Ferropolis with metalcore, holiday vibes, and plenty of strawberry punch? Top acts from the core scene already announced include Architects as headliners, along with groups like Ice Nine Kills, Bury Tomorrow, and Imminence.
- June 21 - 23 - Ferropolis, DE
Polar Tour
The British hardcore punk band will bring their new song "We Won't Sleep" on tour in June. They will play three dates in Germany, allowing the single to be fittingly celebrated!
- June 26 - Bochum, DE: Die Trompete
- June 27 - Leipzig, DE: Moritzbastei
- June 30 - Frankfurt, DE: Nachtleben
Jera On Air Festival
With the festival season in full swing, this year's Jera On Air will feature bands like Electric Callboy, Thy Art Is Murder, Silverstein, and many more for you to headbang to!
- June 27 - 29 - Ysselsteyn, NL
Vainstream Festival
Let's get right to it: Parkway Drive as headliner, with names like Bury Tomorrow, Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For A King, and many more below them! Not all four headliners have been announced yet, so it remains exciting. Plus, it will be the first Vainstream Festival to span two days!
- June 28 - 29 - Münster, DE