Foreigner - 50th Anniversary Tour Brings Big Arena Shows Back to Germany in 2027
Published on 09/03/2026 at 06:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Foreigner mark half a century of arena-ready rock with an extended 50th Anniversary campaign. According to German ticketing platform Eventim, the band will follow their sold-out summer 2026 open-air dates with a new arena tour across six major German cities in October 2027.
Foreigner’s German Arena Dates in October 2027
Eventim lists Foreigner’s 50th Anniversary Arena Tour between October 12 and October 20, 2027, in Germany’s biggest indoor venues, underlining the band’s strong local demand.Eventim tour overview
The run includes Berlin’s Max-Schmeling-Halle, Hamburg’s Barclays Arena, Düsseldorf’s PSD Bank Dome, Stuttgart’s Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Frankfurt’s Festhalle and Munich’s Olympiahalle, giving fans across the country access to the anniversary set.
Summer 2026 Open-Air Shows Set the Stage
Before the arenas, Foreigner already celebrate 50 years with eight open-air shows in Germany in June and July 2026, ranging from Bassum and Hamburg to Gelsenkirchen, Mainz, Stuttgart, Lörrach and Munich.German tour news report
The dates include an appearance at the Stimmen Festival in Lörrach and a show at Munich’s Tollwood, underlining the band’s status as a reliable draw on the German festival and open-air circuit.
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Where the Band Goes Next
With the October 2027 arena dates confirmed, Foreigner’s next live chapter in Germany is clearly mapped out, giving fans a concrete timeframe for the continuation of the anniversary celebrations.
The Sound and Legacy of Foreigner
Foreigner’s shows center on a catalogue that blends arena rock, AOR and pop hooks, built around staples like I Want to Know What Love Is, Juke Box Hero, Cold as Ice and Urgent, songs that have kept them on festival bills and arena stages across Europe and North America.
Foreigner at a Glance
- Act: Foreigner
- Genre: Rock / AOR
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active: since 1976
- Lineup: Mick Jones (guitar), Luis Maldonado (vocals), Jeff Pilson (bass), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar), Chris Frazier (drums)
- Label: Atlantic Records (classic catalogue)
- Key works: Foreigner (1977), Double Vision (1978), Head Games (1979), 4 (1981)
- Current album/single: 4 (Deluxe Edition Vinyl), released 2025
- Charts / certifications: 45,000 tickets sold and sold-out German open-air shows in summer 2026, according to Eventim’s tour overview.
- Next live date: October 12, 2027, Berlin, Max-Schmeling-Halle
Frequently Asked Questions about Foreigner
When will Foreigner next play in Germany?
Foreigner’s next confirmed shows in Germany are part of their 50th Anniversary Arena Tour between October 12 and October 20, 2027, visiting major venues in Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Frankfurt and Munich.
What German shows did Foreigner play in summer 2026?
In summer 2026 the band performed eight open-air dates, including Bassum, Hamburg Stadtpark, Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen, Northeim, Mainz Zitadelle, Stuttgart, Lörrach’s Stimmen Festival and Munich’s Tollwood, with a reported 45,000 tickets sold.
Which classic songs can fans expect on the 50th Anniversary Tour?
Setlists on recent tours have featured hits such as Head Games, Cold as Ice, Waiting for a Girl Like You, Urgent, Juke Box Hero and I Want to Know What Love Is, giving the anniversary shows a strong greatest-hits character.Live Nation event listing
