The Wacken Metal Battle Africa returns in 2026!

The date of the finals is 06.06.2026 and will be hosted at Sognage in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Follow @wmbafrica.official to keep up-to date with news on registrations, heats and finalists.

Join us in sending one of our own to the greatest heavy metal festival: Wacken Open Air!

Tickets for finals

Phase 1: R150
Phase 2: R200
Phase 3: R250
Phase 4: R300
Phase 5: R350

Refund and Cancellation Policy

You are entitled to cancel your tickets on the condition that they have not yet been used to attend the event. This cancellation may be done at any time prior to the day before the date of the event by sending a refund request to info@sognage.com.

Although you are entitled to cancel your tickets, you may be liable for cancellation charges. The following cancellation charges may apply:

Cancellation less than 7 days before the event

A 75% cancellation fee will apply

Cancellation less than 30 days before event

A 50% cancellation fee will apply

Cancellation more than 30 days before the event

A 25% cancellation fee will apply.

Cancellation after the event

No cancellation requests will be considered after the event

Special considerations

In the event that you can provide us with documentary proof that the person in whose name the ticket was booked will not be able to attend the event because of his/her death or incapacity, we will not levy a cancellation fee on that person’s ticket.

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