Duran Duran extend 2026 tour with German arena dates
Published on 09/02/2026 at 15:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Duran Duran expand their 2026 live schedule with a strong German focus. According to German promoter and media listings, the band has confirmed arena shows in Stuttgart, Hamburg and Cologne as part of a wider European tour.
German dates anchor the 2026 tour
The clearest news for fans in Germany is a trio of arena concerts: June 26, 2026 at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, October 5, 2026 at Barclays Arena in Hamburg and October 8, 2026 at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, listed by promoter LB-Events and live-event portals.
Promoter information from LB-Events confirms Duran Duran at Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart on June 26, 2026, with doors around 6:30 p.m. and tickets starting at roughly €80, while ticketing and listing sites show the autumn arena stops in Hamburg and Cologne later in the year.
European arenas around the German shows
The German dates sit within a broader UK and European arena leg planned for autumn 2026. A detailed tour preview from Reflections of Darkness lists shows in Oslo on October 2, Stockholm on October 3, Hamburg on October 5, Cologne on October 8, followed by arenas in Glasgow, Belfast, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Brussels and Paris.
Additional international listings on concert-schedule platforms indicate that after Germany, the tour continues through major arenas such as OVO Hydro in Glasgow, The SSE Arena in Belfast, Utilita Arena Birmingham, M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, First Direct Arena in Leeds, ING Arena in Brussels, Accor Arena in Paris, The O2 in London and MEO Arena in Lisbon, underlining the scale of the run.
All news and background on Duran Duran
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What defines their live sound today
Duran Duran’s current live shows draw heavily on their synth-pop and pop-rock legacy, mixing classic hits like Hungry Like the Wolf and Ordinary World with newer material from albums such as Future Past and the Halloween-themed Danse Macabre, often with updated arrangements for modern arenas.
Where the band stands now
Duran Duran are currently an active touring band with their next confirmed German live date set for June 26, 2026 at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, followed by Hamburg and Cologne in October.
Duran Duran at a glance
- Act: Duran Duran
- Genre: Synth-pop, pop rock
- Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1978
- Lineup: Simon Le Bon (vocals), Nick Rhodes (keyboards), John Taylor (bass), Roger Taylor (drums)
- Label: Tape Modern / BMG
- Key works: Rio (1982), Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) (1993), Future Past (2021), Danse Macabre (2023)
- Current album/single: Danse Macabre, released October 27, 2023; single Free to Love, released April 23, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Future Past reached the UK Top 5 in October 2021 and marked their first studio album with BMG; Danse Macabre extended their chart presence in 2023 as a themed studio set.
- Next live date: June 26, 2026 – Stuttgart, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Frequently asked questions about Duran Duran
When will Duran Duran play in Germany in 2026?
Duran Duran are scheduled for three German arena shows in 2026: June 26 at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, October 5 at Barclays Arena in Hamburg and October 8 at Lanxess Arena in Cologne.
What is Duran Duran’s latest album?
The band’s latest studio album is Danse Macabre, released on October 27, 2023 via Tape Modern for BMG, a Halloween-themed collection mixing new songs, covers and reimagined versions of their own tracks.
What recent single are Duran Duran performing live?
In 2026 Duran Duran released the single Free to Love, a disco-influenced collaboration with Nile Rodgers, and it has been added to their live setlists alongside classics from Rio, Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) and Future Past.
