The Christmas premiere of the legendary Wacken Festival is almost here: On December 11, 2025, the W:O:A team, together with Telekom, will present a metal spectacle with a festive twist. The first-ever Metal Christmas Party in Wacken, Germany, aims to combine the high energy of the metal festival with the magic of Christmas. To ensure that all fans can experience the debut of the W:O:A Holy Night, Telekom will broadcast the live event for free, including on MagentaTV.
Welcome to the World Premiere of W:O:A Holy Night
Up to eight bands will bring two special locations in Wacken to life: the "Wacken Landgasthof" (Wacken Country Inn) and the Heiligengeist Church. The lineup for this winter metal party is impressive, with Hämatom, Saltatio Mortis, Beyond the Black, Fury in the Slaughterhouse, Visions of Atlantis, Lord of the Lost, and Heavysaurus all confirmed.
Naturally, the two venues won’t have the capacity of the regular Wacken Festival grounds. But to ensure that every fan can be part of the first W:O:A Holy Night, Telekom will stream the metal spectacle for free on December 11, starting at 5 p.m. via MagentaTV, TikTok, Facebook, and #dabeiTV. With this project, Telekom continues to highlight its successful partnership with Wacken Open Air and event organizer ICS.
Special Venues for a Special Atmosphere
The venues for the first W:O:A Holy Night promise a unique atmosphere: The Wacken Landgasthof (landgasthof-wacken.de), decorated for the holidays and featuring a cozy fireplace, will provide rustic club vibes, while the Heiligengeist Church will impress with its exceptional acoustics and mystical lighting. For W:O:A Holy Night, the altar will become the stage, and the riffs will become part of the liturgy. The musical program will be complemented by a festive Christmas market featuring mulled wine, street food, and vendor stalls.
How to Experience the W:O:A Holy Night Live
Fans who want to experience the first W:O:A Holy Night in person on December 11, 2025, will only be able to secure tickets through raffles. Due to the limited capacity of the concert venues, there will be no general ticket sales via the organizer. Telekom is currently offering its private customers the chance to win exclusive tickets through "Magenta Moments" in the MeinMagenta app as part of the Black Week ("Magenta Black Days"). The deadline to enter is December 2, 2025. Wacken Open Air is also running a ticket raffle.
Quotes from the Organizers
Thomas Jensen, organizer of Wacken Open Air, is excited: "We are looking forward to the premiere of W:O:A Holy Night, a new Christmas event that our entire community can participate in digitally."
Co-organizer Holger Hübner adds: "Eight acts, two atmospheric locations, and a unique storyline will create a pre-Christmas festival experience that will reach all metalheads – whether digitally or in person – live and unforgettable. We thank our partner Telekom for their support and are excited to bring our metal Christmas party to as many fans as possible."
Arnim Butzen, head of TV at Telekom, says: "MagentaMusik stands for experiences that truly move fans. With attractive content, we aim to provide emotional moments that excite and connect people. At W:O:A Holy Night, the clash of two high-culture moments will create a special magic. We look forward to bringing this fantastic metal spectacle to the fans together with our long-time partner."
Editor’s Comment: Many large music festivals have extended their successful summer events with winter editions, and now the Wacken Festival is doing the same. However, the first W:O:A Holy Night is not a Christmas copy of the legendary metal festival but rather a smaller-scale winter metal party. The special venues, close proximity to the stars, limited ticket availability, and the fact that tickets can only be won, all add to the "must-have" factor. True fans will certainly do everything they can to be there in person for the premiere of Wacken Holy Night. For those who aren’t as lucky in the raffle, the livestream will bring the "Winter Wacken Vibes" straight to their living rooms.
Details on the first Wacken Holy Night can be found on the W:O:A Holy Night website.
Cover Image: The first W:O:A Wacken Holy Night is getting ready (Event Visual: Deutsche Telekom)
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Summary: On December 11, 2025, the legendary Wacken Festival (W:O:A) will host its first-ever Metal Christmas Party, presented by Telekom. The premiere will take place at two special venues—a guesthouse and a church. Tickets won’t be sold but are exclusively available through raffles, including until December 2, 2025, as part of the Magenta Black Days. Fans who are not lucky in the raffle can still enjoy the livestream via MagentaTV.
Please note: This text was translated from the German EventMasterBook.de Event Magazine (see article: Wacken Weihnachtsfestival –Telekom präsentiert die erste W:O:A Holy Night). Please excuse any translation errors.
