Nova Rock 2025: Euphoric festival with 220,000 fans and a lot of respect!

Nova Rock 2025: Euphoric festival with 220,000 fans and a lot of respect!

The Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, which came to an end on June 14, 2025, recorded a record number of around 220,000 visitors. Organizer Director Ewald Tatar was satisfied with the second largest number of visitors in the history of the festival. The event, which celebrated its 19th edition, attracted music lovers from near and far, while a wide line-up was enthusiastic. Here Linkin Park was the main attraction on Thursday, which according to Tatar caused a particularly strong rush.

The positive feedback from the audience to the artists presented was particularly remarkable. No appearance noticed negatively, and the organizer emphasized the increasing presence of female acts, such as Poppy. The support for Austrian artists was also emphasized, who convinced the audience. The event was rounded off by an appearance by Iggy Pop, which Tatar referred to as icon. The next edition of the festival has already been announced for the period from June 11th to 14th, 2026, with confirmed acts like Bring Me The Horizon and The Offspring.

medical care and security

Overall, the Red Cross emergency services ensured medical care for 1,926 patients, with 78 of them being taken to the hospital. The most common complaints were due to the weather and include typical injuries that can occur at festivals. Despite these challenges, according to Tatar, the police situation was quiet, apart from some cell phone thefts.

The district administration Neusiedl am See took a positive record of the organization and security of the festival. Mayor Gerhard Zapfel described the event as a stroke of luck for Nickelsdorf and the entire Burgenland. Supported by Governor Hans Peter Doskozil, who emphasized the positive effects on tourism and the economy, the festival shows how local events can contribute to cultural diversity.

sustainability and mobility

In order to meet the needs of festival goers, a comprehensive security concept was implemented, which includes a coordinated traffic concept and medical care. The Burgenland transport companies offered an “event shuttle Nova Rock 2025” to make it easier to travel. The organizers' focus was also on concerns such as sustainability and environmental protection.

This festival culture is an essential part of Austrian society, with the annual surveys on live music and events supported by various institutions and associations. The data of the statistical office demonstrate the relevance and influence of festivals on the population and the social need for live events, which underlines the important role of events such as the Nova Rock Festival.

In particular, the support from the state of Burgenland and the high ticket demand demonstrate the importance of the festival in the region, while the anticipation for the next edition is already noticeable.

For further information and impressions, the detailed reports from Vienna, [MeinDzirk] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/burgenland/c-lokales/nova-rock-2025-steht-in-den-sten-sten-sten-sten-sten [Statistics.at] (https://www.statistik.at/statistiken/bevoelkung-und--sociales/kultur/theater-musik-und-und-festival.