Christian Death, Diary Of Dreams, Mesh and Twisted Nerve’s 50th anniversary show lead the first wave for Leipzig 2027.
The world’s largest gothic festival has started its 2027 line-up. The 34th Wave-Gotik-Treffen takes place from 14 to 17 May 2027 in Leipzig, Germany, and the first 14 artists have just been confirmed. The mix runs from deathrock pioneers to EBM and synthpop veterans, plus a few names that deserve a closer look.
We were in Leipzig for the 2026 edition, so we’re already counting down to the next one.
The First Confirmed Bands for WGT 2027
- Antipole & Pedro Code (Norway / Portugal)
- Christian Death (USA)
- Diary Of Dreams (Germany)
- Jäger 90 (Germany)
- Mesh (UK)
- V2A (UK)
- Years Of Denial (France)
- Dionnysuss
- Heldmaschine (Germany)
- Sonar (Belgium)
- Twisted Nerve (Scotland), 50th anniversary show
- Potochkine (France)
- Vandal Moon (USA)
- Alienare (Germany)
Highlights of the First Announcement
Christian Death are deathrock royalty. The American band has been a cornerstone of the gothic scene since the early 80s, and a WGT slot is always an event.
Diary Of Dreams are a WGT regular. Their dark, melancholic electro-gothic sound has made them a fixture of the German scene for decades.
Mesh bring the UK’s finest in melodic electronic wave, and their live shows are always a crowd pleaser.
Twisted Nerve will play a special 50th anniversary show, a rare chance to see a Scottish band celebrate half a century.
Jäger 90 and Heldmaschine cover the harder side of the festival, from electro-industrial to heavy, driving German industrial.
Sonar fly the flag for Belgium, and we’re always happy to see a local name on the Leipzig bill.
Add international visitors such as Antipole & Pedro Code, Dionnysuss, Potochkine, Years Of Denial, V2A, Vandal Moon and Alienare, and you have the diversity that makes WGT unique.
More Than Just Concerts
Wave-Gotik-Treffen is much more than a music festival. Over the Pentecost weekend, Leipzig turns into a gothic city with venues spread across town, plus:
- Churches and cemeteries
- Museums and exhibitions
- Classical concerts
- Theatre and variety
- Films, readings and lectures
- Parties
The full programme will follow as more bands and events are announced.
Practical Information
| Festival | Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2027 (34th edition) |
| Dates | 14 – 17 May 2027 |
| City | Leipzig, Germany |
| Confirmed so far | 14 artists |
| Tickets | Not yet on sale; the official ticket page will open the online order form when sales start |
| Official website | wave-gotik-treffen.de |
Stay Tuned
More bands will be announced in the coming months. Subscribe to the official WGT newsletter or follow our news feed, because we’ll update you as soon as the line-up grows.
Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2027: 14 to 17 May in Leipzig. Mark your calendar, the darkness is calling.
