08 Jul
OLDER NEWS
00 DAYS TO GO (00:00:00)
Family tent area
You can still purchase physical tickets at the following shops up to and including Tuesday, July 14:
CoreTex Berlin
Gothic Second Hand-Shop Leipzig
SaxTickets Dresden
Selectorz Großenhain
KOMBI Nünchritz
Since demand has increased, we want to clear things up: Yes, there will be a family camping area, and yes, it will be sectioned off.
However, due to the restructuring of the festival grounds, it won't be in the usual spot; instead, it will be integrated into the official campsite.
Specifically, this separate, cordoned-off section will be located at the front of the campsite—right where the amenities are (food, washing facilities, toilets, etc.).
To help us get the area ready for you, please send an email to info@back-to-future.com with the subject line "Familiencamp" and let us know your travel plans—specifically, how many people are coming and what kind of sleeping setup you’ll be using. Will it be a station wagon, a small camper van, or a massive tent?
07 Jul
The end of the advance sale is approaching! Here is a summary of the details
You can still purchase physical tickets at the following shops up to and including Tuesday, July 14:
CoreTex Berlin
Gothic Second Hand-Shop Leipzig
SaxTickets Dresden
Selectorz Großenhain
KOMBI Nünchritz
Print-at-home online tickets (full festival passes and day tickets for Fri./Sat.) can also still be ordered via TixforGigs up to and including July 14. Otherwise, please note: All ticket categories will also be available at the box office, though the price there will inevitably be higher.
07 Jul
Screen printing at the BTF
If you’re wearing a shirt at a festival that everyone else has, you’re doing it wrong. Deviate Industries has sponsored our crew’s festival shirts—and is bringing a screen-printing booth to the Back To Future festival.
Here, you can print your own custom Back To Future shirt. No mass-produced merch from some exploitative global sweatshop corporation.
Instead: your shirt, your design, your own hands.
Deviate Industries stands for top-notch screen printing craftsmanship—from one-offs to large print runs—and that’s exactly the energy they’re bringing to the festival.
That’s how you do a festival.
»DEVIATE-INDUSTRIES.DE
03 Jul
Unmistakable, almost euphoric
And in their own exuberant, Northern style, SMOKE BLOW seem really excited about BACK TO FUTURE! They’ve apparently even hung the poster in their living room and are counting down the days (only 17 left!) until the steamroller from Kiel finally gets to release the handbrake. We’re excited too, and currently have "German Angst" on constant repeat. It’s one of the band’s very rare open-air shows—their club gigs always sell out anyway—and we’re really happy that we’ve managed to book SMOKE BLOW again!
26 Jun
Join in, copy it, do it better!
At the Glaubitz forest pool, this motto applies just as well to cannonballs off the diving board and heavy-duty sunscreen as it does to the incredibly popular, crowd-pleasing, and legendary Punk Rock Karaoke. What could be better than bellowing "Filmriss" or "I Got Erection" into the mic while nursing a morning hangover? Exactly—nothing!
You know the drill: the participatory band from Dresden plays the hits, and you—or the person you’ve shoved onto the stage—get to sing. Since we can’t afford the original lineups of Die Ärzte, Bad Religion, Green Day, Rancid, or even the Sex Pistols (with Mr. Carter), it’s up to you to step up!
Saturday starting at 11:00 AM! – So brush up on the lyrics to your favorite bands, or get ready to make a total fool of yourself! Anyone who does a "good" job gets a "Good Morning" shot from the booze gun! We look forward to seeing you there!
P.S.: If you happen to be unfamiliar with PIY PUNKROCK KARAOKE, check out »their YouTube playlist – there are about 90 punk rock classics to choose from; pick your favorite!
15 Jun
TRAILER 2026
Hey, and because it’s so awesome, we went ahead and made another, slightly longer trailer!
Do you feel the same way we do? Whenever we see these images, we can feel it all over again—that unique "Back-To-Future" vibe! The ground gently vibrating while the bands play; the incredibly laid-back atmosphere shared by everyone—on stage and off, from the crew to the guests; and, not least, our colorful, super-chill crowd hanging out at the Waldbad!
It’s going to be another top-notch long weekend!
14 Jun
THE CASUALTIES (USA)
We don't want to end up even leaving the Platzhalter on the Flyer auflösen. ... und, na klar kommen THE CASUALTIES wieder nach Glaubitz! The same thing happens at a great rate, so many times Sinn, where a Beaker Wasser in the Waldbad zu kippen, deshalb machen wir uns heute in lecker Sonntagnachmittag-Bier auf und hören eine Runde “Ugly Bastards”, “On The Frontline” or “Punx Unite”! CASUALTIES ARMY!
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05 Jun
RIOT YOGA (GER)
Insiders are already whispering about the "Beer Cobra at Back To Future." Curious what that’s all about? Find out on BTF Friday at 11:00 AM during Beer Yoga with Simmi from Riot Yoga at the Waldbad Glaubitz. Come along to stretch, bend, and get a little tipsy while you're at it—that’s how exercise should be! ...plus, your back—which might be starting to complain after a night on a sleeping mat—will appreciate a good stretch. No prior yoga experience is needed; just bring a desire to move and a taste for beer (or any other drink)!
Friday | 11:00 AM | Waldbad
P.S. We recommend bringing your own sleeping mat, a blanket, or a large towel! Ice-cold beer and other drinks are available at the Waldbad. Insiders are already familiar with Simmi’s annual routine, which is becoming increasingly popular.
04 Jun
KLABUSTERBÄREN (GER)
"If you want peace and quiet, move to the countryside"—who knows how many residents of our sleepy little town actually own the KLABUSTERBÄREN’s latest album, which bears that very title. For the *Back to Future* weekend, at least, that motto certainly doesn't apply. It’s three days of sonic bombardment, and one band responsible for delivering the goods will be the gentlemen from Halle.
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30 May
BACK TO FUTURE 2026 – The Daily Schedule Is Set!
As promised, today we’re releasing the daily schedule for this year’s BACK TO FUTURE festival. This is particularly important for anyone who might need to secure a "sick note" (or something similar) just in case. The final running order—complete with exact set times and all the other bells and whistles—will follow a few days before the festival kicks off. Starting now, online day tickets for Friday and Saturday can be purchased in advance via TixForGigs for €45.00 (plus fees). As with previous editions of the festival, tickets for the "Warm-Up Thursday" will be available exclusively at the box office on-site.
Those with keen, eagle eyes will surely notice the absence of our favorite band from Chemnitz: LOUSY. Unfortunately, it seems they made a massive mix-up while planning one of their band members' vacations. To avoid any domestic strife within the band—and in true, inimitable LOUSY-frontman style—they requested to postpone their performance by one year. We accepted this request, albeit through gritted teeth. Sadly, there’s nothing to be done about it. Stepping in as their "replacement" are the equally likable KLABUSTERBÄREN from Halle, whom we’ll be introducing to you in more detail over the coming days.
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, and enjoy the weather!
HERE IS THE TICKET LINK FOR DAY TICKETS AND FESTIVAL PASSES:
27 May
Supporting Program
We are all absolutely stoked for SCHLEIMKEIM’s performance at this year’s Back To Future festival. Nostalgia trip or not, the band’s songs still possess an uncanny allure—one that transcends generations. Perhaps this is a perfect opportunity to dive a little deeper into the subject matter? We’ve managed to secure Frank Willmann—one of the two authors behind the book *Satan, kannst du mir noch mal verzeihen?*—to give a short reading as part of our festival lineup. A reading? Say what? That’s right: on Friday at the Waldbad, Frank will give you a brief glimpse into his work; he’ll read excerpts from *Satan* for half an hour and will surely be happy to answer any questions you might have. Let’s just see how "serious" it all comes across while wearing nothing but swim trunks!
Frank is also the author of books covering topics ranging from East German hooligans and Serbian war criminals to post-reunification East German biographies—what a character!
29 Apr
Analog beats algorithm
We're not completely out of touch and we know that the key to catching your social media-damaged attention spans is constant bombardment across all channels. Nevertheless, we also consider classic poster and flyer campaigns extremely important. Long story short: Who has the time and inclination to help us distribute these things at concerts and in their favorite pub? We currently need the support of our BTF community, so please get in touch via »MAIL with your name and address.
Otherwise, we'll actually create a TikTok channel and post a dance video every day – nobody wants that, right?
12 Apr
CLAYFACE (GER)
CLAYFACE from Nuremberg play raw hardcore punk with an attitude that doesn't get lost in a haze of testosterone. The not-so-young musicians behind the band pour this attitude into German lyrics that are more inclined to kick than to console. It's about demolition, shattered worldviews, and the charm of a really bad day in a bad society. Musically, it sits somewhere between 90s hardcore, punk basement energy, and the feeling of being annoyed by everything first thing in the morning – in other words, where they were socialized. CLAYFACE's appeal lies precisely in the ambivalence of the consistently likeable people on stage and their unfiltered view of everyday madness. It should also be mentioned that some of the band members are regular guests at our festival.
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05 Apr
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!
02 Apr
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!
27 Mar
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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24 Mar
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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17 Mar
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!
16 Mar
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.
15 Mar
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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