The Smashing Pumpkins extend The World Is A Vampire tour with German date
Published on 07/30/2026 at 09:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Smashing Pumpkins return to German arenas with their current The World Is A Vampire tour. According to tour listings and venue information, the band is scheduled to play Berlin’s Max-Schmeling-Halle on May 30, 2025 as part of a wider European and North American runEventim tour overview.
Berlin date anchors The World Is A Vampire tour
The Berlin show at Max-Schmeling-Halle gives fans in Germany a rare chance to see The Smashing Pumpkins on their current tour route, which has largely focused on North America and selected European citiesSongkick listings. The arena in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district typically holds around 8,500 people for concerts, underscoring the band’s enduring draw in the German market.
As with other dates on The World Is A Vampire tour, the Berlin concert is billed as a full evening with The Smashing Pumpkins performing a mix of classic tracks from their 1990s albums and newer songs from recent releases. Ticketing platforms list the show as part of the European leg that also includes cities such as Paris and London, before the group returns to larger U.S. venues later in the yearBandsintown tour page.
Tour pattern and live context
The current tour continues a pattern The Smashing Pumpkins have followed since reactivating their live schedule in the late 2010s, alternating between arena shows in Europe and North America and festival slots at major events. The Berlin date sits in a run of mid-size arena bookings, contrasting with stadium shows the band has occasionally played in the United States.
In Germany, The Smashing Pumpkins’ last major appearance before this tour was at festival stages and select club shows, so a full arena concert marks a step up in capacity and visibility. For comparison, Max-Schmeling-Halle’s concert capacity roughly doubles that of typical mid-size German clubs, reflecting sustained interest in alternative rock acts from the 1990s among audiences now in their 30s and 40s.
Tour, charts and work from The Smashing Pumpkins
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The musical core of The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are generally classified as an alternative rock band with strong elements of dream pop, heavy metal and classic rock. Their breakthrough came with the 1993 album Siamese Dream, followed by the ambitious double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, which broadened their sonic palette and commercial reach.
On stage, the band often leans into dense guitar layers, melodic hooks and dynamic shifts, moving from quiet, atmospheric passages to loud, distorted climaxes. This approach has helped songs like Today, 1979 and Bullet with Butterfly Wings remain staples of their live shows and gives contemporary tours a strong link back to their 1990s catalog.
Where the band stands now
The next confirmed live date for The Smashing Pumpkins in Germany is May 30, 2025 at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.
The Smashing Pumpkins at a glance
- Act: The Smashing Pumpkins
- Genre: Alternative rock / rock
- Origin: Chicago, United States
- Active since: 1988
- Lineup: Billy Corgan (vocals, guitar), James Iha (guitar), Jimmy Chamberlin (drums), Jeff Schroeder (guitar), plus touring members
- Label: Various over time, including Virgin Records and more recent independent arrangements
- Key works: Siamese Dream (1993), Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), Adore (1998), Machina/The Machines of God (2000)
- Current album/single: Recent work includes the album ATUM, a multi-part release continuing their exploration of concept-driven rock.
- Charts / certifications: In Germany, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness entered the Official German Charts in the mid-1990s, while internationally it reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was certified multi-platinum in the United States.
- Next live date: May 30, 2025, Berlin, Max-Schmeling-Halle
Frequently asked questions about The Smashing Pumpkins
When do The Smashing Pumpkins play in Germany on their current tour?
The Smashing Pumpkins are scheduled to perform at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin on May 30, 2025 as part of their ongoing The World Is A Vampire tour.
What kind of venues do The Smashing Pumpkins play on this tour?
On the current tour, The Smashing Pumpkins are focusing on arena-sized venues in Europe and North America, such as Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, which typically holds around 8,500 concert-goers.
Which classic songs are likely to feature in The Smashing Pumpkins’ live set?
Live sets from The Smashing Pumpkins usually include well-known tracks like Today, 1979 and Bullet with Butterfly Wings, alongside newer songs from more recent albums.
All information is based on publicly available tour and venue data at the time of writing; dates and details can change, so check official sources for the latest updates.
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