"The best 'little' festival in Europe came up trumps once more"
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FRIDAY, July 10th
SATURDAY, July 11th
A Decade of Magic – Welcome to Static Roots Festival 2026
Can you believe it has been ten years?
From our very first chord in 2016 to the 10th Anniversary edition in 2026, the Static Roots Festival has been a labor of love, fueled by a simple motto: Roots music to feed your soul.
We’ve spent the last decade curating line-ups that defy boundaries and expectations, turning the Zentrum Altenberg in Oberhausen into a sanctuary for high-quality Americana, Folk, and Alt-Country. We are proud to be known as "the best little festival you can go to anywhere" - a place where the music is intimate, the atmosphere is friendly, and the memories last a lifetime.
This year, our slogan is "Chasing the shiver since 2016". It’s a tribute to every spine-tingling moment we’ve shared so far, and a promise of the magic to come.
Come celebrate our birthday with us. Let’s raise a glass to 10 years of music, friendship, and the best audience in the world.
"Dietmar Leibecke has created an actual slice of heaven in Oberhausen"
"... it was one of the best weekends of my life!"
"The best little festival you can go to anywhere"
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"... das Nonplusultra für Americana-Fans in Deutschland"
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"Static Roots Festival - THE roots festival, the whole of Europe talks about"
"Kann es sein, dass es sie tatsächlich gibt - die utopische Traumwelt, in der einfach alles besser und schöner ist als im grauen Alltag, wo alle Menschen Schwestern und Brüder im Geiste werden und sich ein Mal im Jahr friedvoll in der Liebe zur Musik zu einer einzigen großen Familienfeier im Rock'n'Roll-Eylsium ausgerechnet im Ruhrgebiet versammeln um sich bei Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen, Soulfood und viel Musik von der heimeligen Stimmung spirituell für das nächste Jahr rüsten zu lassen?"
Look good, do good: Static Roots Festival Merchandise Benefits MSF:
Show your love for the Static Roots Festival and support a worthy cause at the same time! Every euro spent on our festival merchandise goes directly to Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), a humanitarian organization providing life-saving medical care around the world. Join our community, celebrate amazing music, and make a difference. It's a win-win!
"... occasionally you hit the jackpot and get reminded of what keeps you in the racket"
photo credits: Pit Schulz @ Static Roots Festival 2025