Southside Festival: Canceled performances won't be rescheduled after weather evacuation

The Southside Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany, experienced a significant disruption on Friday evening when severe weather forced an evacuation of the festival grounds. The interruption lasted approximately two hours, during which attendees were instructed to seek shelter in their vehicles and offer space to others.

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The grounds were evacuated on Friday evening.

Following the storm's passage, organizers resumed the festival program with adjusted timings. However, several planned performances, including sets by A Day To Remember, Clueso, Filow, and RORY, have been canceled and will not be rescheduled. The festival organizer has yet to clarify whether attendees who purchased day tickets will be eligible for partial refunds as compensation.

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Whether buyers of day tickets will receive a partial refund as compensation is still unclear.

Despite the setback, the festival continued on Saturday with its planned schedule. Performers like Kraftklub, Yungblud, and The Offspring are set to take the main stages amidst temperatures around 32 degrees Celsius. Festival-goers are advised to prepare for sunny conditions, although the German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of potential thunderstorms and showers in the Swabian Jura region, which are expected to pass quickly.

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The program is running according to plan again today.

Looking ahead to Sunday, temperatures are forecast to climb to 33 degrees Celsius. The DWD indicates an increased risk of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the mountainous areas. The extent to which these weather conditions might impact the final day of the festival remains uncertain. Approximately 59,000 visitors are expected over the weekend for Southside, one of Germany's largest rock festivals, which runs concurrently with the Hurricane Festival in Lower Saxony.

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There may also be thunderstorms and showers in the Swabian Jura region.