30 of the best concerts in Germany this year

Germany is not just about castles, beer gardens, and Christmas markets.

From legendary rock bands to global pop icons and local heroes like Die Toten Hosen, the 2026 concert calendar is stacked.

Some of the most popular tour concerts in Germany are: Die Toten Hosen’s Trink Aus! Wir Müssen Gehen - Tour 2026, Metallica’s M72 World Tour, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour, ROSALÍA’s LUX TOUR 2026, Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, and Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour.

In this guide, we’ll explore the best concerts in Germany for 2026. You’ll discover tour dates, cities like Berlin and Frankfurt, venues, music genres, and the artists behind each world tour, so you can easily decide which events to attend and where to get your tickets.

Key takeaways

- Germany is a must-visit for world tour concerts and major live events

- Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Munich lead the biggest concert nights

- Expect a mix of open air shows, stadium tours, and intimate arena gigs

- Big names like Die Toten Hosen, Metallica, The Weeknd, ROSALÍA, Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars are touring in 2026

- Tickets for concerts in Germany sell out fast; planning ahead helps you secure your spot

Die Toten Hosen

Do., 28. Mai, 20:00 • Alcatraz, IT

Die Toten Hosen are back on the road with Trink Aus! Wir Müssen Gehen - Tour 2026, their first major tour after a three-year break. Expect loud singalongs, full-throttle punk energy, and the kind of crowd that treats every chorus like a headline moment. Many dates are already sold out, and TicketSwap is the official ticket resale channel for the tour, giving fans a safe way to buy or pass on tickets. Expect songs like Tage wie diese, Alles aus Liebe, and Hier kommt Alexto hit hardest live.

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The Weeknd

The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour

Do., 16. Juli, 20:00 • Johan Cruijff ArenA, NL

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour returns in 2026 as one of the biggest live music events of the year, blending cinematic production with R&B‑driven hits from across his albums After Hours, Dawn FM and Hurry Up Tomorrow. His shows are known for sweeping visuals, heart‑pounding anthems, and a stage experience that feels electric from the first note to the last. Fans can expect a deep catalogue of chart‑toppers and emotional moments in arenas and stadiums across Europe and beyond.

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ROSALÍA

ROSALÍA: LUX TOUR 2026

Mi., 1. Apr., 20:30 • Movistar Arena, ES

ROSALÍA’s LUX TOUR 2026 feels like one of the strongest pop additions for this list: high-concept, rhythm-heavy, and sharp enough to feel part club night, part art piece. Expect MALAMENTE, DESPECHÁ, and Con Altura to hit hardest live.

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Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour

Fr., 22. Mai, 20:00 • Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, ES

Bad Bunny brings pure adrenaline to the stage, and his 2026 run is set to be massive. On the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, he blends reggaeton, Latin trap, and big crowd moments that feel like a full-on celebration. Expect a loud singalong, heavy bass, and the kind of energy that carries you home. Expect to sing along to songs like Tití Me Preguntó, DÁKITI, and Me Porto Bonito.

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Miguel

Miguel - CAOS Tour

Mo., 13. Apr., 19:00 • O2 Victoria Warehouse, GB

Miguel’s CAOS Tour is the smoothest addition of the four: sleek live-band R&B, late-night atmosphere, and the kind of set that works best with somebody you actually like standing next to you. Expect Adorn, Sure Thing, and Sky Walker in the mix.

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BTS

BTS World Tour 'Arirang' in Madrid

Fr., 26. Juni, 20:00 • Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, ES

BTS’s BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ looks like full stadium-pop precision: massive choreography, huge fan energy, and the kind of production that makes every stop feel like an event. Expect a set packed with Dynamite, Butter, and Boy With Luv.

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Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour

Fr., 26. Juni, 18:00 • Olympiastadion Berlin, DE

Bruno Mars knows how to put on a show that feels smooth, romantic, and ridiculously fun all at once. His 2026 stadium run, The Romantic Tour, is built for big hooks, big vocals, and the kind of groove that has whole sections dancing together. If you want a night that feels like a party and a singalong in one, this is the one. Expect to sing along to songs like Just the Way You Are, Locked Out of Heaven, and 24K Magic.

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Metallica

Metallica in Athens | M72 World Tour

Sa., 9. Mai, 19:00 • OAKA - Olympic Athletic Center of Athens, GR

Metallica’s M72 World Tour is loud, heavy, and completely unstoppable. You’re getting stadium-sized riffs, iconic choruses, and that wild “everyone’s in this together” energy that only Metallica crowds bring. If you want a night that leaves your voice gone and your brain buzzing, this is the tour to catch. Expect to sing along to songs like Enter Sandman, Nothing Else Matters, and Master of Puppets.

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Robbie Williams - Britpop Tour

Robbie Williams - Düsseldorf - Merkur Spiel-Arena - Jun 6, 2026

Sa., 6. Juni, 19:30 • Merkur Spiel-Arena, DE

Robbie Williams is back on the road in 2026 with the Britpop Tour, mixing big headline dates with major festival stops across Europe. For the songs line, I’d go with: expect Angels, Feel, and Rock DJ to hit hardest live. Robbie’s official live page shows a wider European run, but these are the dates I could clearly verify on TicketSwap right now.

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Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses - World Tour 2026

Do., 4. Juni, 18:00 • PreZero Arena Gliwice, PL

Guns N’ Roses’ World Tour 2026 is made for big, loud, no-holds-barred rock nights. Expect huge choruses, proper guitar solos, and that classic “everyone’s singing at the top of their lungs” feeling. If you want a show that’s pure nostalgia and raw energy at the same time, this tour delivers. Expect to sing along to songs like Sweet Child O’ Mine, Welcome to the Jungle, and November Rain.

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Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters: TAKE COVER TOUR 2026

Mi., 10. Juni, 19:30 • Unity Arena, NO

Foo Fighters’ Take Cover Tour is made for big, loud, no-nonsense rock nights. Expect huge choruses, proper guitar grit, and that “everyone’s singing at the top of their lungs” rush. If you want a show that leaves you buzzing for days, this tour delivers. Expect to sing along to songs like Everlong, The Pretender, and Best of You.

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Katy Perry

Mi., 24. Juni, 17:00 • Malahide Castle - Co. Dublin, D, IE

Katy Perry’s The Lifetimes Tour is pure pop escapism. Expect big hooks, bold visuals, and the kind of show that turns a normal night into a proper memory. If you want easy fun with maximum sparkle, this is the one. Expect to sing along to songs like Roar, Firework, and Dark Horse.

Germany, Stuttgart, 8 July

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Olivia Dean

Sa., 2. Mai, 18:30 • The O2 Arena, GB

Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving Live is warm, soulful, and quietly powerful. Her voice cuts through in the best way, and the songs feel even more personal in a room full of people. Go if you want a gig that leaves you lighter than you arrived. Expect to sing along to songs like Man I Need, The Hardest Part, and Nice To Each Other.

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Iron Maiden

Sa., 28. Juni 2025, 19:00 • London Stadium, GB

Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives tour is your sign to go full metal and not overthink it. It’s loud, theatrical, and ridiculously satisfying live, with moments that feel like you’re inside a legend. If you want a night that resets your soul through sheer volume, this is the one. Expect to sing along to songs like The Trooper, Run to the Hills, and Fear of the Dark.

Germany, Hannover, 2 June

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Def Leppard

Sa., 13. Juni, 21:00 • Dalhalla, SE

Def Leppard on the Def Leppard tour is your excuse to go full arena-rock and not feel guilty about it. Expect monster choruses, big guitar moments, and that “how do I know every word?” rush. This is the kind of gig you leave hoarse from, in the best way. Expect to sing along to songs like Pour Some Sugar On Me, Hysteria, and Photograph.

Germany, Dortmund, 23 June

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Linkin Park

LINKIN PARK- From Zero World Tour

Di., 1. Juli 2025, 18:00 • Merkur Spiel-Arena, DE

Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour is the full-body reset you’ve been waiting for. Expect a set built for shouting every word, from In the End to Numb to Bleed It Out. If 2026 needs one “drop everything” gig, it’s this.

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Backstreet Boys

Fr., 25. Sept., 20:00 • Merkur Spiel-Arena, DE

Backstreet Boys’ Into The Millennium is glossy pop nostalgia done at full volume. You’re going for the unapologetic hits, I Want It That Way, Larger Than Life, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back), and the kind of crowd energy that makes strangers feel like old mates. If you want one “proper fun” night in 2026, this is a safe bet.

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James Arthur

Sa., 31. Jan., 18:30 • The SSE Arena Belfast, GB

James Arthur’s The Pisces World Tour 2026 is built for big feelings and even bigger singalongs. You’ll get the heartbreak bangers and the crowd-chorus moments: Say You Won’t Let Go, Impossible, Rewrite the Stars. If you want a show that hits you in the chest (in a good way), this is it.

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Pitbull

Pitbull I'm Back Tour 2026

Di., 23. Juni, 20:00 • 3Arena, SE

Pitbull’s I’m Back Tour is a guaranteed good-time booking: maximum singalongs, zero awkward gaps, and relentless “one more” energy. Expect the biggest party-starters, Give Me Everything, Time of Our Lives, Fireball, and a crowd that came to dance, not stand still. If your 2026 needs one pure-fun night, make it this.

Germany, Düsseldorf, 19 July

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André Rieu

Sa., 9. Jan. 2027, 19:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

André Rieu’s Tour 2026 is pure escapism: waltzes, showmanship, and the kind of feel-good spectacle that turns a concert into a celebration. Even if you “don’t usually listen to classical”, this one still works: it’s all melody, warmth, and a crowd that’s fully in. Expect a night that lifts your mood for days.

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RÜFÜS DU SOL

RÜFÜS DU SOL EUROPE '26

Mi., 22. Apr., 20:00 • PSD Bank Dome, DE

RÜFÜS DU SOL’s EUROPE ’26 run is the immersive, lights-down kind of live show that makes you forget your phone exists. Expect big builds, clean drops, and a crowd locked in: Innerbloom, Treat You Better, Alive. If you want electronic music that feels cinematic, book this one.

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Tame Impala

Tame Impala - Deadbeat Tour

Fr., 1. Mai, 19:00 • PSD Bank Dome, DE

Tame Impala’s Deadbeat Tour is a full-sensory trip: huge synths, silky grooves, and visuals that make everything feel slightly unreal (in the best way). Expect the big crowd-stoppers like The Less I Know the Better, Feels Like We Only Go Backwards and Let It Happen. If you want a gig that feels like stepping into a different headspace, this is the one.

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Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams - Lüneburg - Theater Lüneburg - Jun 12, 2026

Fr., 12. Juni, 20:00 • Theater Lüneburg - Studio T.NT (Treffpunkt.Ne..., DE

Bryan Adams’ Roll With The Punches run is straight-up arena rock comfort food: big choruses, big guitars, and a crowd that’s ready to belt every line. You’re going for classics like Summer of ’69, (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, and Run to You.

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System Of A Down

Mo., 29. Juni, 18:30 • Strawberry Arena, SE

System of a Down’s 2026 UK and European stadium tour is pure release: heavy, fast, and completely unfiltered. This is the place for Chop Suey!, Toxicity, and B.Y.O.B. at maximum volume, with a crowd that shows up to explode. If you want one gig that feels like a reset button, it’s this.

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One Republic

Sa., 20. Juni, 21:00 • Palacio Vistalegre Arena, ES

OneRepublic’s From Europe, With Love is made for big open-air singalongs and “wait, I know every word” moments. You’ll get the hits that always land: Counting Stars, Apologise, I Ain’t Worried , with a set built to keep the energy up all night. This is a simple, high-reward booking.

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Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter Tour

Mi., 1. Juli, 18:00 • Stadspark, NL

Mumford & Sons’ Prizefighter Tour is built for big, cathartic singalongs and the kind of lift you feel in your chest when the banjo kicks in. Expect a set that swings from intimate to explosive, with classics like I Will Wait, Little Lion Man and The Cave hitting hard live. If you want folk-rock with real momentum, this is your night.

Germany, Berlin, 9 July

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Evanescence

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

Di., 8. Sept., 18:00 • First Direct Arena, GB

Evanescence’s Evanescence 2026 World Tour is for anyone who wants their live music dramatic, heavy, and properly emotional. You’re going for the goosebumps moments, Bring Me to Life, My Immortal, Going Under, with a crowd that’s all in from the first note. If you need a gig that feels like a release, this is the one.

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Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth (USA) - Whatever's Clever! World Tour

1. Juli • Allas Sea Pool, FI

Charlie Puth’s Wherever’s Clever World Tour is pure pop craft, delivered with the kind of polish that makes every chorus feel bigger than the room. Expect tight vocals and slick production, with Attention, Light Switch and We Don’t Talk Anymore hitting hard live. If you want a night that’s effortless, upbeat, and properly singable, this run is it.

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Eric Clapton

Fr., 24. Apr., 20:00 • Ziggo Dome, NL

Eric Clapton’s European Tour 2026 is a masterclass in classic blues-rock, played by someone who still makes every note count. Expect the big moments to land hardest live, especially Tears in Heaven, Layla and Cocaine.

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Paul Simon

Mi., 15. Apr., 20:01 • Uber Platz, DE

Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration is a rare chance to hear master songwriting delivered with real warmth and zero fuss. It’s the kind of show that feels like spending time with the songs themselves. Expect classics like Graceland, You Can Call Me Al and The Sound of Silence to hit differently live.

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Why concerts in Germany hit different

Germany doesn’t just host concerts: it turns them into full-on experiences you actually feel.

Here’s the thing: it’s a key stop for almost every major world tour, which means bigger productions, multiple tour dates, and crowds that know every lyric. Whether you’re in Berlin, Cologne, or Frankfurt, the energy hits the same: loud, immersive, and impossible to ignore.

And it’s the line-up that really sets it apart. You’ve got massive shows like Die Toten Hosen – Trink Aus! Wir Müssen Gehen Tour, Metallica – M72 World Tour, The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn Tour, and Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour. Add global stars like Bad Bunny and ROSALÍA into the mix, and suddenly every week feels like a headline event.

That’s why concerts in Germany aren’t just about seeing your favourite artist, they’re about being part of something bigger 🎶

Already know which concert you’re heading to?

Germany in 2026 is packed with world tour moments you don’t want to miss, from stadium-sized rock shows to unforgettable pop nights in cities like Berlin and Frankfurt. If you’re planning your next live music experience, these concerts in Germany give you the perfect mix of energy, scale, and artists worth seeing live.

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FAQ

What artists are touring in Germany in 2026?

Germany is hosting a huge mix of global and local artists in 2026. You’ll find major names like Die Toten Hosen, Metallica, The Weeknd, ROSALÍA, Bad Bunny, and Bruno Mars performing across cities like Berlin, Cologne, and Frankfurt.

What are the biggest concerts in Germany in 2026?

Some of the biggest concerts in Germany include Metallica’s M72 World Tour, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour, and Die Toten Hosen’s Trink Aus! Wir Müssen Gehen Tour. These shows often sell out quickly due to high demand.

Which cities in Germany have the most concerts?

Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, and Düsseldorf are among the top cities for concerts in Germany. These locations regularly host major world tour dates and large-scale live events.

When is the best time to attend concerts in Germany?

Concerts in Germany happen year-round, but the peak season is between April and September. This is when most open air shows and major stadium tours take place.

Are there open air concerts in Germany?

Yes, Germany is known for its open air concerts, especially during the summer months. Many world tours include outdoor venues, creating a unique festival-like atmosphere.

Do concerts in Germany sell out?

Yes, tickets for popular concerts in Germany often sell out fast, especially for major artists and weekend dates. It’s always best to plan ahead or use trusted resale options if you miss the initial sale.

How can I buy tickets for concert tours in Germany?

You can buy tickets for concert tours in Germany through official festival websites or trusted resale platforms like TicketSwap. If a festival is sold out, TicketSwap is a safe way to find verified tickets from other fans, so you can still attend your favourite events without stress.

Are concerts in Germany expensive?

Ticket prices vary depending on the artist and venue. Large stadium shows and international acts tend to be more expensive, while smaller gigs can be more affordable.

What types of concerts can I expect in Germany?

Germany offers a wide range of concerts, from rock and pop to electronic and hip-hop. Whether you’re into stadium shows or smaller live gigs, there’s something for every music taste.

Is Germany a good destination for live music?

Absolutely. Germany is one of Europe’s top destinations for live music, with a strong concert culture, world-class venues, and a packed calendar of events throughout the year.