Held from Thursday, July 31, 2008 until Sunday, August 3, 2008 in Wacken Open Air.
| Date | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-31 | 20:15 | Alestorm |
| 2008-07-31 | 21:30 | Iron Maiden |
| 2008-08-01 | 11:00 | Primordial |
| 2008-08-01 | 14:55 | Ensiferum |
| 2008-08-01 | 16:05 | Kamelot |
| 2008-08-01 | 17:20 | Soilwork |
| 2008-08-01 | 19:55 | Stam1na |
| 2008-08-01 | 21:00 | Children of Bodom |
| 2008-08-02 | 13:55 | Mercenary |
| 2008-08-02 | 15:00 | Ripsaw |
| 2008-08-02 | 17:20 | Before the Dawn |
| 2008-08-02 | 22:45 | Nightwish |
| 2008-08-03 | 00:30 | Kreator |