Queen - German tribute tours keep the songs on stage in 2026
Published on 08/25/2026 at 22:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Queen remain one of rock’s most enduring bands, and in 2026 their songs are set to fill German venues again via several officially branded and independent tribute productions. According to the German promoter overview for The Music of Queen Live, more than 80 shows are planned across Europe, including dozens in Germany between January and December 2026.
German tour dates for The Music of Queen Live in 2026
The production The Music of Queen Live is announced as a large-scale tribute tour with over 80 shows and more than 40,000 kilometers of travel across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Poland and Iceland, as stated in Eventim’s tour information for 2026. Eventim’s tour page lists German dates from early January through at least April 2026.
German fans will see the show in cities such as Wiesbaden, Karlsruhe, Bremen, Münster, Siegen, Herne, Mülheim, Duisburg and many others between January 23 and April 5, 2026, followed by a second European leg in the fall. The Berlin stop is scheduled for April 5, 2026 at Tempodrom, giving the capital a prime indoor date for the rock spectacle.
Berlin and other key German stops in focus
The Tempodrom Berlin date for The Music of Queen Live is advertised as taking place on April 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., with tickets starting around 52 euros according to concert listings that reference the venue’s information. The Tempodrom event page describes the production as one of the most authentic Queen tribute shows currently touring.
Beyond Berlin, the German routing includes major concert halls and theaters like Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt, Metropol Theater Bremen, Halle Münsterland in Münster and Westfalenhalle Dortmund. This broad spread across federal states shows how firmly Queen’s catalog is embedded in Germany’s live circuit, even when performed by tribute ensembles rather than the original band.
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What’s next for Queen-related shows
As of August 25, 2026, the next major Queen-related live date in Germany is the tribute concert The Music of Queen Live at Tempodrom Berlin on April 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., according to the venue’s schedule. After that, additional German and European dates by the same production are planned later in 2026, giving fans many chances to experience Queen’s songs on stage.
The musical core of Queen’s legacy on stage
Even in tribute form, Queen’s music relies on a mix of hard rock, pop melodies and theatrical arrangements that defined albums like A Night at the Opera, News of the World and The Game. Shows such as The Music of Queen Live typically build their setlists around anthems like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions and Somebody to Love, aiming to recreate the drama and audience interaction of the original band’s concerts.
Queen at a glance
- Act: Queen
- Genre: Rock / pop rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1970
- Lineup: Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), historically Freddie Mercury (vocals) and John Deacon (bass)
- Label: EMI, Parlophone, Hollywood Records (catalog)
- Key works: A Night at the Opera (1975), News of the World (1977), The Game (1980), Greatest Hits (1981)
- Current album/single: catalog releases and reissues, no new studio album announced as of 2026
- Charts / certifications: long-running international success with multi-platinum status for compilations such as Greatest Hits in markets including Germany, the UK and the US
- Next live date: April 5, 2026, Berlin, Tempodrom (tribute show The Music of Queen Live)
Frequently asked questions about Queen
When will Queen’s music next be performed live in Berlin in 2026?
The next large Queen-related concert announced for Berlin is the tribute production The Music of Queen Live at Tempodrom on April 5, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., according to the venue’s event listing.
Is the 2026 tour The Music of Queen Live an official Queen tour?
No. The Music of Queen Live is a tribute production that performs Queen’s songs with other musicians. It is not a tour by the original band members, but it focuses on faithfully recreating their arrangements and live sound.
Which classic Queen songs are usually featured in these tribute shows?
Tribute productions typically focus on hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust and Somebody to Love, often adding deeper cuts depending on show length and concept.
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