Foreigner extend 50th anniversary tour with major 2026 German run
Published on 08/20/2026 at 17:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Foreigner mark their 50th anniversary with an ambitious touring year in 2026. According to German ticketing and tour listings, the band have scheduled eight open-air shows across Germany in June and July as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour.
German dates for the 50th Anniversary Tour
The German leg centers on eight outdoor concerts that highlight how strongly Foreigner’s classic rock catalog still connects with audiences in the country. Listings on Eventim and Rausgegangen show dates in Bassum, Hamburg, Gelsenkirchen, Northeim, Mainz, Stuttgart, Lörrach and Munich between June 7 and July 2, 2026, under the banner of a 50th Anniversary Tour celebrating half a century of the band’s history. Eventim’s tour overview
Individual listings specify, for example, a show at Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen on June 10, 2026, and an open-air concert at Zitadelle Mainz on June 14, 2026, both presented as part of the 50th Anniversary Tour. Songkick confirms these dates and venues, giving fans concrete options for planning trips and tickets within Germany’s summer concert calendar. Songkick’s Gelsenkirchen listing
Worldwide farewell and anniversary touring in 2026
Beyond Germany, Foreigner’s 2026 schedule is dominated by a wide-reaching farewell and anniversary itinerary. Ultimate Classic Rock reports more than 90 performances planned across North America and selected international stops, extending the 50th Anniversary Tour and farewell run into November 2026 with shows in cities such as Idaho Falls, Ridgefield, St. Augustine, Orlando, Toronto and Reno. Ultimate Classic Rock’s tour report
This international routing means German dates sit within a broader final chapter for Foreigner as a touring band. The German shows are interwoven with North American casino and amphitheater dates, festival stops like Sweden Rock and additional European concerts, giving fans in Germany a rare chance to see the band on home turf during what several outlets describe as a farewell cycle.
Tour, charts and catalog overview for Foreigner
Fans who want a broader picture of Foreigner’s touring history, chart success and classic albums can find more coverage and background pieces in the ad-hoc-news archive and through official channels.
The musical core and key works
Foreigner’s identity is rooted in melodic hard rock and arena-ready pop hooks. Their classic studio run from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s produced albums such as Foreigner (1977), Double Vision (1978), Head Games (1979), 4 (1981) and Agent Provocateur (1984), all released on Atlantic Records and supported by hit singles like Feels Like The First Time, Cold As Ice, Juke Box Hero and the ballad I Want To Know What Love Is.
Current status and upcoming dates
Foreigner’s next confirmed live dates after August 20, 2026 lie in the autumn leg of their worldwide anniversary and farewell touring year, with North American amphitheater and casino shows extending through October and November 2026.
Foreigner at a glance
- Act: Foreigner
- Genre: Rock / arena rock
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1976
- Lineup: Mick Jones (guitar, keyboards), Luis Maldonado (vocals, guitar), Jeff Pilson (bass), Michael Bluestein (keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar), Chris Frazier (drums)
- Label: Historically Atlantic Records; recent releases associated with Sun Records and Virgin Records
- Key works: 4 (1981), Agent Provocateur (1984), Records (1982), Can’t Slow Down (2009)
- Current album/Single: In the Eye of the Storm (live album, July 2026)
- Charts / Certifications: 4 reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 and earned multi-platinum certifications; Agent Provocateur hit number 1 in the UK and achieved platinum status in Germany and the UK.
- Next live date: Further 2026 North American tour dates in October and November as part of the extended 50th Anniversary and farewell touring schedule.
Frequently asked questions about Foreigner
Where will Foreigner play in Germany in June 2026?
Foreigner’s 50th Anniversary Tour brings eight open-air shows to Germany in June 2026, including concerts in Bassum, Hamburg, Gelsenkirchen, Northeim and Mainz, followed by Stuttgart and Lörrach later in the month.
What is the significance of Foreigner’s 2026 touring year?
The 2026 schedule combines a 50th Anniversary celebration with an extended farewell touring phase, giving fans one of the last opportunities to see the band’s classic rock set in large venues across Germany, Europe and North America.
Which classic albums shape Foreigner’s live set in 2026?
Setlists typically draw heavily from their peak Atlantic Records era, with songs from Foreigner, Double Vision, 4 and Agent Provocateur forming the core of the show, alongside later material from albums like Can’t Slow Down.
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