Motörhead - German tribute shows extend the band’s live legacy in 2026
Published on 08/22/2026 at 14:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Motörhead remain one of the defining names in loud rock, and in 2026 their songs are again a regular fixture on German stages. According to a current Eventim tour overview, several dedicated tribute shows by Kilminister and Motörblast are confirmed in German clubs from September through December 2026.
German tribute dates keep Motörhead songs live
The clearest German anchor for Motörhead-related live activity this year is Kilminister, a tribute band from Halle billed as ‘Kilminister - die Motörhead-Show’. Eventim lists a tour period from September 11, 2026 to May 22, 2027, starting with a club show at Tante JU in Dresden.
That Dresden date is scheduled for September 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at Der LIVE! Club in Dresden - Tante JU, giving German fans an early-autumn chance to hear a full set of Motörhead songs in a dedicated tribute production. A Leipzig show at Hellraiser on December 28, 2026 rounds out the year with another large-scale Motörhead tribute night.
Late-2026 club runs by Motörblast and Kilminister
Beyond Kilminister’s itinerary, a separate German tour overview for Motörhead tribute acts lists multiple further 2026 dates for Motörblast, marketed as a Motörhead tribute show. A Hallstadt concert at Vamos Club & Event on October 17, 2026 and a Düsseldorf club night at Pitcher later in the year are among these stops, alongside shows in Oberhausen, Siegburg and other cities.
Another key late-year event is the ‘Tribute concert: In memory of Lemmy’ in Berlin, set for December 27, 2026 at Kesselhaus in der Kulturbrauerei. Eventim promotes this as a special night featuring Motörblast and Nitrogods, explicitly framed as a tribute to Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead’s catalog. Together, these dates form a loose German club circuit of Motörhead-themed nights across autumn and winter.
Tour, songs and legacy of Motörhead at a glance
Fans who follow Motörhead’s catalog and tribute shows can track further coverage and context on our site and explore official band channels for releases and archival material.
How Motörhead’s sound translates to tribute shows
Motörhead’s music sits at the intersection of heavy metal, punk and high-speed rock’n’roll, built around Lemmy Kilmister’s distorted bass, gravelly vocals and the relentless drive of classic albums such as Overkill and Ace of Spades. Tribute bands like Kilminister and Motörblast design their sets around these staples.
Set lists typically lean on songs from Ace of Spades and the late-1970s albums, with guitar tones and tempo chosen to mirror the original studio recordings and live bootlegs. For fans in German cities, this means the tribute shows often function not just as nostalgia but as a way to experience the fast, loud club-scale energy that defined Motörhead tours before 2015.
Where Motörhead stand in 2026
Motörhead themselves remain inactive as a touring band; since Lemmy Kilmister’s death in 2015 the group has not listed any official concerts on major ticketing platforms. The next Motörhead-related live date in Germany is therefore the Kilminister tribute show at Club Tante JU in Dresden on September 11, 2026.
Motörhead at a glance
- Act: Motörhead
- Genre: Heavy metal, rock’n’roll
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1975 (band activity ceased 2015)
- Lineup: Classic trio of Lemmy Kilmister (bass, vocals), “Fast” Eddie Clarke (guitar), Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor (drums); later lineups with Phil Campbell (guitar) and Mikkey Dee (drums)
- Label: Historically Bronze Records, later Sanctuary and UDR
- Key works: Overkill (1979), Bomber (1979), Ace of Spades (1980), Iron Fist (1982)
- Current album/Single: Catalog reissues such as the 50th-anniversary vinyl editions of Overkill, Bomber and Ace of Spades released February 28, 2025
- Charts / certifications: Ace of Spades reached the UK Albums Chart top five in 1980 and has since been regularly cited in “best metal albums” lists worldwide
- Next live date: September 11, 2026 – Dresden, Germany, Club Tante JU (Kilminister – Motörhead tribute show)
Common questions about Motörhead in 2026
Is Motörhead still touring in 2026?
Motörhead are no longer touring; the band ceased live activity in 2015 following Lemmy Kilmister’s death. In 2026 their songs return to stages mainly through tribute productions such as Kilminister and Motörblast in German clubs.
When is the next Motörhead-themed show in Germany?
The next confirmed Motörhead-themed live date in Germany is the Kilminister tribute show at Club Tante JU in Dresden on September 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., followed by further Kilminister and Motörblast dates in cities including Döbeln, Hallstadt, Solingen, Oberhausen, Siegburg, Düsseldorf, Berlin and Leipzig later in the year.
Which Motörhead songs can fans expect at these tribute shows?
Tribute set lists typically focus on classics from albums like Ace of Spades, Overkill and Bomber, including ‘Ace of Spades’, ‘Overkill’, ‘Bomber’ and other high-tempo tracks that defined Motörhead’s fast, aggressive club sound.
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