Launched in 2012, Bangalore Open Air is an annual outdoor heavy metal music festival in Bengaluru. Held in collaboration with Wacken Open Air, which takes place in the village of Wacken in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, Bangalore Open Air has featured some of the world’s finest international metal bands over its eight editions. The list includes Germany’s Kreator, Destruction and Suidakra, the UK’s Napalm Death, the US’s Iced Earth and Inquisition, Canada’s Skull Fist, Sweden’s Dark Tranquility, Norway’s Ihsahn and Leprous, Austria’s Belphegor, Israel’s Orphaned Land, Poland’s Vader and Bangladesh’s Orator.
The festival has also hosted the Indian leg of the international band contest, the Wacken Metal Battle since the second instalment in 2013. This year's line-up includes 1349, Dismember, Nervosa, The Ocean, Midhaven, The Down Trodden and Paradise Lost.
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How to Reach Bengaluru
1. By Air: You can reach Bengaluru via air at Bengaluru International Airport, which is located at a distance of 40 km from the city.
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2. By Rail: Bengaluru Railway Station is located in the heart of the city. Various trains from all over India come to Bengaluru, including the Mysore Express from Chennai, Karnataka Express from New Delhi and Udyan Express from Mumbai, which cover many major cities in between.
3. By Road: Bengaluru is connected to various other cities via major national highways. Buses from neighbouring states run on a regular basis to Bengaluru, and Bengaluru Bus Stand also runs various buses to major cities in South India.
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1. Pack light cotton clothes for Bengaluru's pleasant October, where comfortable post-monsoon weather makes it one of the nicest times to be out exploring the city.
2. Comfortable footwear is essential for navigating streets, markets, and venues on foot.
3. Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated through long days of exploring.


