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BACK TO FUTURE 2026
Hier seht ihr das Line Up für unser Comeback im Sommer auf einen Blick.
Wir hoffen, dass ihr uns genauso unterstützt wie in all den Jahren zuvor. Wir werden wieder unser Bestes geben, Glaubitz für das ein Wochenende im Jahr zur Wohlfühlzone für alle Leute zu machen, denen Subkultur und Punk genauso viel bedeutet wie uns! Im Juni wird noch eine Headlinerband hinzukommen, das aber nur am Rande.
Wir würden uns freuen, wenn ihr diese Grafik verbreitet und allen jenen unter der Nase haltet, die noch unschlüssig sind oder unglaublich noch nichts von unserem Festival wissen. Punkrock Wellness ist zurück! Wie fast alle Veranstalter sind auch wir in diesen Tagen extrem abhängig vom Vorverkauf. Wissend, dass euch allen diese Floskeln zu den Ohren heraushängen, appellieren wir dennoch: Nutzt den Vorverkauf damit Festivals wie das BACK TO FUTURE weiter überleben können.
Anfang Mai wird es die Tagesaufteilung geben, momentan schustern wir noch an der Running Order herum. Wir wünschen euch einen angenehmen Frühsommer und hoffen euch dann im Juli bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! Bis dahin!
MAID OF ACE (UK)
       We're absolutely thrilled that we were able to convince MAID OF ACE, another band from last year's lineup that was rained out, to return to the stage this year. Furious, full-throttle punk, played by four young women from England. Incredibly, all four are sisters! Of course, that says nothing about the music: the comparison to THE DISTILLERS isn't far-fetched. Imagine if they'd just continued like this after their second album...
We first welcomed MAID OF ACE to the Glaubitz field in 2017, and even back then, many guests were left speechless. They're hardly a hidden gem anymore, but the order is still: you absolutely must see MAID OF ACE in Glaubitz!
THE BOULETZZ (GER)
           Want another dose of Penelope Houston or Hans-A-Plast? We can help with that and will conjure THE BOULETZZ out of the hat! Melodic, enthusiastic, and charming! ... Plus, we don't need to explain to them where Glaubitz actually is, because the whole gang has been gracing our festival with their presence for decades! And not only that, they're also always diligent flyer distributors and poster put-up back home in Berlin! Now it's finally our turn to give! We're looking forward to Berliner Klopse (meatballs), we're looking forward to THE BOULETZZ!
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BOMBSTRAP (NL)
     Rotterdam isn't interested in niceties. Rotterdam is sending us BOMBSTRAP – four guys, zero compromises. Subtlety? – Not a chance. They move somewhere between hardcore, punk, noise, and total mayhem – fast, dark, and political, always one step away from going berserk and tearing things down. BOMBSTRAP live means: sweat, lights, chaos, and the moment when everything happens at once. More explosive than band. Only their one show in East Germany – if you miss it, you'll only hear stories!
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DEAD HONECKERS (GER)
       For years, they've been BTF regulars, beer drinkers, and pogo-starters in front of the stage. This year, they're finally on it themselves.
The DEAD HONECKER from Leipzig deliver raw German punk with heart, attitude, and enough noise to make any electricity meter spin. For years, they've been wreaking havoc between the AZ (Alternative Center), pubs, and benefit gigs, earning a live reputation that's about as quiet as a jackhammer in a stairwell. Political, direct, sometimes melodic, mostly loud.
Or as they themselves would say: Honekcore instead of state ceremony. And if you're wondering whether the name is a self-fulfilling prophecy:
Don't worry... the Honeckers are dead, but punk lives on!
So: Raise your beer, clear your throat, and let the pogo begin. DEAD HONECKER – finally on a BTF stage!
KACKSCHLACHT (GER)
     German punk from Braunschweig, fast, dirty, and deliberately stripped down: The band consists of two brothers and relies on guitar, drums, and fast, no-frills, ramshackle punk. Active since the early 2010s, they've released several albums over the years.
The name says it all:
KACKSCHLACHT sounds like someone set a trash can on fire and then decided to make music to it. Not polished, but a state of emergency. No slicks, no polish, just full-on assault.
Short songs, high speed, no time for chit-chat, just pure mayhem. And that's exactly why we're excited that things are about to get even heavier on the Glaubitz field.
So grab your beer, grit your teeth, and let's go: KACKSCHLACHT! The name's shit, but the band isn't.
ZSK (GER)
           Have ZSK ever actually played in Glaubitz before? Yes, no, maybe? The chroniclers exchange questioning glances, but really, it doesn't matter at all, because ZSK are coming this year! Really! After the Rock am Ring stage, now our slightly smaller festival version, which shows that the (adopted) Berliners have never forgotten their roots. A band that now manages to convey support and hope across generations – combative, forward-looking, always positive. Sounds almost like what we were thinking when, a few months ago, we decided during our motivational session to revive BACK TO FUTURE. So it's a perfect fit, we give them an imaginary high five; ZSK were and are long overdue. We're absolutely thrilled that it's finally happening in 2026!
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POWERSOLO (DK)
       “100% Donkey Punk” – that’s how these musical virtuosos, active since the mid-90s, describe their sound. It’s definitely a spectacle you can expect, a wild mix of diverse styles ranging from surf, trash, psychobilly, garage, and country to punk. The band bio whets the appetite (and a little bit of the nerves): “...Powersolo’s live shows often leave even the most seasoned concertgoers bewildered, but are always entertained by their bizarre and silly, yet menacing, stage antics…”. Sounds tempting? Sounds like “Wow, what did I just see?”? After-show moment? We’re looking forward to this Danish delicacy and are more than excited to see Powersolo with mastermind Kim Kix! Jambalaya – Xtra Spicy!
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THE LIZARDS (ESP)
           THE LIZARDS are one of the bands we wanted to present to you last year. When we started working on this summer's lineup, it quickly became clear: we absolutely had to invite them again! Colossal energy punk straight out of rock 'n' roll high school, PJ Soles meets Joan Jett – we're only pulling the Baboon Show comparison out of thin air for the sake of a better description. The trio from Barcelona will definitely make a lot of new fans; we're incredibly excited for THE LIZARDS at Back To Future!
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BLUT UND EISEN, yes, exactly those!
     Founded sometime during the early days of chaos (1982!), somewhat sporadic in recent years, but recently back with a brilliant new lineup on vocals: uncompromising, riotous, and consistently anti-establishment, old-school German punk. “Dare I say it?”: This is going to be epic! We're looking forward to BLUT + EISEN at BACK TO FUTURE!
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BREAKOUT (FRA)
       Fresh from France: BREAKOUT return to Glaubitz after 9 years – it's about time! Street punk mayhem on par with such exceptional gentlemen as THE UNSEEN, THE CASUALTIES, or MONSTER SQUAD: studded belts, mohawks, middle fingers! 1982 in 2026, 1977 told the truth – BREAKOUT at BACK TO FUTURE!
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UPDATE
The short break is over, and we're turning the volume up to maximum again. So here's the next update on this year's BACK TO FUTURE!
We've been busy reshuffling the lineup to bring you some names you might not see everywhere.
More detailed band announcements will follow in the coming weeks, but we're especially excited to announce two acts: PANSY DIVISION and the DEAD PIONEERS!
PANSY DIVISION, the legendary queercore icons from America—active since 1991—have always been at the top of our internal wish list, just as we've been working hard to secure the political punks DEAD PIONEERS for some time now. Two acts whose attitude and message are more important than ever these days.
Plus, the band of the moment: BUTTERWEGGE, currently and quite deservedly featured prominently on the cover of Ox-Fanzine. Also on the bill: the all-girl riot punks DUMMY TOYS from China, MARCH - female-fronted punk from the Netherlands, NOWITSCHOK, in our opinion the most toxic Oi! band around right now, GUM BLEED (also from China), and our all-time Back To Future favorites GIUDA from Rome.
Does the cocktail sound good to you? Should we add anything else? We're still in negotiations with a few bands, so there will be more news in the coming days and weeks!
PRE-SALE
Between the obligatory mulled wine buzz and watching all the Christmas movies, we just restocked our usual favorite ticket outlets with Back To Future hard tickets. So if you're desperately searching for a last-minute gift, you won't be disappointed at these shops and mail-order companies. The complete list is below.
Don't worry, we'll be confirming more bands in the coming days. GLAUBITZ IS BACK!
GLAUBITZ CALLING!
BACK TO FUTURE, back from its year-long slumber, back in the same place, back in the middle of summer!
Here's the first band and presale info. Of course, we'll be introducing each act individually in the coming days, as usual. We'll once again be putting together an appealing and diverse lineup – with new and old favorites, a few surprises, but above all, bands that fit our festival.
We're also making BTF a bit smaller again, and therefore a bit more intimate, based on your feedback from the past few months. This also means that we'll be limiting the number of tickets, so grab yours quickly!
You can get a weekend ticket in advance for just €79.00 as an e-ticket, or as a stylish hard ticket for your bulletin board or fridge. Anyone who would like to support us further can order a BTF Supporter Ticket as a hard ticket for the regular BTF price of €99.00.
We can't wait and are really looking forward to seeing you!
Back To Future 2026 – we're back!
Yes, it took some time – but there were good reasons for that. The originally planned new concept for our beloved festival unfortunately couldn't be implemented. So we kept refining it: endless meetings, a thousand coordination changes, five reschedulings, and overcoming the usual bureaucratic hurdles. But we did it!
The result is impressive: From July 16th to 18th, 2026, we'll be celebrating again at the Reitplatz – smaller, more intimate, more direct. So you can already submit your wellness vacation voucher.
We'll meet again where it all began – with new energy, but with what always remains: a relaxed atmosphere, cold drinks, and honest punk rock. Just as it should be!
The first band announcements and information about the start of presales will follow in the coming days.
RUNNING ORDER
Back to Future was supposed to start next week in Glaubitz, and the current status is known... As a small "compensation," there are a few brilliant bands from the original BTF lineup at the Chemiefabrik Dresden, and today they announced the running order for all three days. We think this will be a worthy replacement event on a smaller scale. The outdoor area of the Chemiefabrik is also being included in the plans as a beer garden; it's going to be beautiful, we're really looking forward to it. Here's what it looks like:
THURSDAY, 17.07.2025
Doors: 6:00 PM
STAUFFENBERG 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
MÄD LŸNX 7:50 PM - 8:30 PM
CHANNEL 3 8:50 PM - 9:35 PM
THE DROWNS 9:55 PM - 10:40 PM
RED DONS 11:00 PM - 11:45 PM
FRIDAY, 18.07.2025
Doors: 6:00 PM
LOHRGE 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
NASTY RUMORS 7:50 PM - 8:35 PM
D.I. 8:55 PM - 9:40 PM
VODKA JUNIORS 10:00 PM - 10:45 PM
THE OBSERVERS 11:05 PM - 11:50 PM
+ Aftershow
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2025
Doors: 4:00 PM
NICI 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM in the beer garden
ED SERIOUS 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the beer garden
UPRIGHT CITIZENS 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
MARKED MEN 8:05 PM - 8:50 PM
KNOCHENFABRIK 9:10 PM - 10:10 PM
PRIVATE FUNCTION 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
ELBTALHERZEN 11:50 PM - 12:50 AM
+ Aftershow
Another note regarding advance sales: The combination tickets have been sold out for a few days, but the respective day tickets are still available individually. Due to high demand, the organizer has also increased the ticket quota for Saturday.
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TICKET-RETURN
The right to return BTF tickets purchased in advance ends on July 16, 2025.
Just a quick note: the solidarity of your ticket donations, or partial ticket donations, was extraordinary. It prompts us to meet in Glaubitz this weekend for the originally planned start of setup. We have some really cool ideas for punk rock wellness!
From the Glaubitz field to Chemiefabrik!
In five weeks, Punk Rock Wellness would normally be back on the agenda in Glaubitz, but unfortunately, the reality is different.
We can live with the cancellation now and are happy that we can at least be guests of some of this year's BTF dream bands. Thanks for that, Chemiefabrik Dresden.
According to Chemiefabrik, 90 percent of the combination tickets (July 17-19) for the event "From the Glaubitz Field to the Chemical Factory" have already been sold. Availability for individual day tickets is looking a little better. We know that a lot of cool people are looking forward to the lineup, and we're looking forward to seeing you. Therefore, our appeal: Don't wait too long to buy your tickets; even the chemotherapy has to factor in the time.
To give the whole show a more festival-like feel, the organizers have added the popular Dresden punk-schlager duo ELBTALHERZEN and Ernstl ala ED SERIOUS to the lineup for Saturday. LOHRGE, who were also scheduled to perform in Glaubitz, will also be there on Friday.
We'll keep you updated on advance sales and the schedule in the coming days.
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From the Glaubitz field to Chemiefabrik!
Wow, the "From the Glaubitz Field to the Chemical Factory" campaign is currently taking off! We at BTF are very excited about it, even if it's not our event. Nevertheless, this is exactly the right time to top it off! Three more brilliant bands are moving from the field to the chemical factory, forgoing part of their original fees! Voilà: KNOCHENFABRIK, NASTY RUMOURS (CH), and MÄD LŸNX.
The event is now taking on a real festival feel; perhaps the delicious lineup can console some people a little over the cancellation of BACK TO FUTURE.
Advance ticket sales start at the beginning of next week via the Chemiefabrik. Stay tuned and spread the good news.
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