FOOD
DEVILTRAIN (DE)
BONAFIDE (SE)
THE DIRTY DENIMS (NL)
THE VENUE: RESONANZWERK
OBERHAUSEN
TIMESCHEDULE
THE ASTORIA (NL)
THE DIRTY DENIMS (NL)
JUNKYARD DRIVE (DK)
DEVILTRAIN is a rock quartet from Bamberg, Germany, mixing the raw energy of ’90s/’00s Scandinavian rock with garage, southern, and blues influences. Since 2015, they’ve shared stages with KADAVAR, Orange Goblin, and Royal Republic, earning a strong live reputation. Their latest album, Sonic Fever (2024), keeps their rebellious, high-voltage spirit alive.
Bonafide is a Swedish hard rock band delivering blues-infused, riff-driven rock with unrelenting energy. Formed in 2006 by frontman Pontus Snibb, they’ve shared stages with legends like Deep Purple and Europe and built a loyal following across Europe. Known for their explosive live shows Bonafide stays true to their mission: playing hard rock the way it was meant to be—loud, raw, and straight from the heart.
There will be great food by the food truck from Balcanico, just like the 2025 edition!
ResonanzWerk in Oberhausen is a dynamic music venue set in a striking industrial space, renowned for its powerful acoustics and immersive lighting. With a spacious main hall, balcony, and lively atmosphere, it offers an unforgettable experience for rock and metal fans alike—making every show feel intense and electric.
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Address: Annemarie-Renger-Weg 5, 46047 Oberhausen
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Why not make a weekend out of your festival trip to Oberhausen? Beyond the great music and electric atmosphere, you can explore the famous Gasometer Oberhausen — an impressive industrial landmark with stunning exhibitions and panoramic views. Take a stroll through the beautiful Centro shopping mall, one of Europe’s largest, offering everything from shops to restaurants and entertainment. If you enjoy nature, the nearby Emscher Landscape Park offers scenic walking and biking trails through reclaimed industrial areas turned green spaces. Oberhausen also has cozy cafés and vibrant nightlife to unwind after the shows. Make it more than just a festival—turn it into a full experience you won’t forget!
The first band starts at 17:30 h. The last band will end somewhere around 23.15/23.30h.
These times are subject to change.
These times are subject to change.
The Astoria from Eindhoven plays raw garage rock ’n’ roll inspired by MC5, The Stooges, The Rolling Stones, and The Sonics. Known for their rough, uptempo songs, catchy hooks, fiery guitar solos, and occasional jangling organ, they bring a classic yet fresh rock sound. Featuring Jeroen and Mirjam from The Dirty Denims, The Astoria delivers energetic live shows that captivate audiences. They’ve played festivals like Zwarte Cross and are known for rocking hard on stage with true garage punk spirit.
The Dirty Denims play high-energy “Happy Hardrock” – a mix of Hard Rock, Rock’n’Roll, Punk Rock, and Power Pop inspired by AC/DC, KISS, and Joan Jett. They’ve rocked major Dutch festivals like Lowlands, Zwarte Cross, and Bospop, shared stages with Whitesnake, Slash, Airbourne, and more, and appeared on national radio, TV, and German WDR Rockpalast. With tours in Germany and Spain and their latest album Party On!, they keep spreading fun, feel-good rock worldwide.
Since their inception in 2014, Junkyard Drive has made a mark on the rock scene with intense energy and unequivocal passion. The last years they continue to define what modern rock music can be.They have maintained their title as one of Denmark's best rock bands (under 40) and look forward to new adventures on the rock stage.
The 3rd edition of Denim & Lightning festival on Saturday February 28th 2026 is the perfect indoor festival in Oberhausen (Germany) to see your favourite underground Rock’n’Roll bands and discover your newest favourites. From Rock’n’Roll to Hard Rock to Glam Rock and everything in between, the line-up consist of a variety of 5 great bands from Sweden, Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands.
