Mötley Crüe, European tour reaches Germany in 2025
Published on 07/30/2026 at 09:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Mötley Crüe return to European arenas with a co-headline run alongside Def Leppard. According to promoter Live Nation, the tour’s 2025 leg includes a stop at Berlin’s Uber Arena on June 22, 2025, as part of the The World Tour.
Berlin date anchors the European run
The German anchor of this run is Berlin, where Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard are scheduled to play the Uber Arena, a major venue in the Friedrichshain district. For rock fans based in Germany, this is one of the few confirmed local chances to see the reunited glam metal band with their classic catalog.
Live Nation’s tour announcement places the Berlin show within a wider European itinerary that also lists dates in cities such as Prague, Milan and Madrid, illustrating how the co-headline package is positioned as a full-scale continental run rather than an isolated German stop.
Tour and live setup with Def Leppard
The 2025 arena dates continue the collaboration that began when Mötley Crüe came out of retirement to join Def Leppard on The Stadium Tour in North America. In Europe, the pairing moves indoors, focusing on multi-purpose arenas that typically host between 12,000 and 18,000 visitors, depending on configuration.
While detailed setlists for the 2025 shows have not yet been published, recent performances by Mötley Crüe on the earlier legs of the tour have leaned heavily on 1980s material, with staples such as Dr. Feelgood, Girls, Girls, Girls and Kickstart My Heart forming the backbone of the evening.
All news and background on Mötley Crüe
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Where the act stands now
Mötley Crüe are currently booked to perform with Def Leppard at Berlin’s Uber Arena on June 22, 2025, as part of the European leg of The World Tour, according to Live Nation’s tour listing.
The musical core of Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe’s reputation rests on a combination of glam metal theatrics and street-level hard rock. The Los Angeles band’s 1980s albums, including Shout at the Devil (1983), Theatre of Pain (1985) and Dr. Feelgood (1989), established a sound defined by heavy riffs, big choruses and an image that fused leather, makeup and excess.
Across these records, guitarist Mick Mars’s down-tuned riffs and Nikki Sixx’s bass work underpin songs that are often structured for maximum stadium impact, while Vince Neil’s high-pitched vocals cut through the mix. Producer Bob Rock’s work on Dr. Feelgood added a more polished, punchy sound that would help the album cross over beyond the glam scene.
Mötley Crüe at a glance
- Act: Mötley Crüe
- Genre: Glam metal / hard rock
- Origin: Los Angeles, United States
- Active since: 1981
- Lineup: Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Mick Mars (guitar, long-time member), Tommy Lee (drums)
- Label: Mötley Records / BMG (catalog and recent releases)
- Key works: Shout at the Devil (1983), Theatre of Pain (1985), Girls, Girls, Girls (1987), Dr. Feelgood (1989)
- Current album/single: Saints of Los Angeles (studio album, June 24, 2008)
- Charts / certifications: Dr. Feelgood reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1989 and has been certified 6x Platinum in the United States by the RIAA.
- Next live date: June 22, 2025, Berlin, Uber Arena
Frequently Asked Questions about Mötley Crüe
When do Mötley Crüe play in Berlin with Def Leppard?
Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard are scheduled to perform at Berlin’s Uber Arena on June 22, 2025, as part of their European arena tour, according to Live Nation.
Which classic album defines Mötley Crüe’s commercial peak?
Dr. Feelgood, released in 1989, is widely seen as their commercial peak, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and later earning a 6x Platinum certification in the United States from the RIAA.
Where did Mötley Crüe form and what genre do they play?
Mötley Crüe formed in Los Angeles in 1981 and are generally classified as a glam metal and hard rock band, combining heavy guitar work with theatrical stage presentation.
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