Born from the ashes of a cancelled Unity Festival date: IAMX, Auger, Blackbook and IAmImperfect join forces for one genuinely international night at Kulttempel
When VNV Nation’s Ronan Harris was forced to postpone shows and cancel the Unity Festival dates in Oberhausen and Berlin for medical reasons, several of the affected acts didn’t just walk away — they regrouped. The result lands on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as Kulttempel Oberhausen hosts Cold Temple Festival Vol. V (Electronic Edition): a night that rescues something genuinely special out of a difficult situation.
IAMX had been set as co-headliner in the Turbinenhalle; Auger had specifically pushed their own Oberhausen show to January to make room for this date. Now, reinforced with Blackbook and IAmImperfect, a line-up has come together that’s hard to beat for sheer international quality.
IAMX (US)
Chris Corner’s genre-defying electronic project brings its theatrical, deeply personal songwriting and one of the most distinctive live shows in the scene.
Auger (UK)
Fresh off a packed 2026 touring schedule across Germany and beyond, Auger bring their own brand of dark synth-driven sound, having rearranged their own tour dates specifically to make this show happen.
Blackbook (CH)
Swiss act Blackbook joins the bill, adding another layer to a night built around electronic and darkwave sensibilities.
IAmImperfect (UK)
Rounding out the lineup, IAmImperfect bring their own take on the genre to close out a night that’s as much about resilience as it is about the music.
Practical info
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Kulttempel, Mülheimer Strasse 24, 46049 Oberhausen (D) |
| Doors | 18:30 |
| Start | 19:30 |
| Line-up | IAMX (US) · Auger (UK) · Blackbook (CH) · IAmImperfect (UK) |
| Genre | Electronic / Darkwave / Industrial |
| Tickets | Via deinetickets.de |
A cancellation turned into a genuine gift — Cold Temple Festival Vol. V pulls together one of the strongest international electronic bills Oberhausen will see this year.
