Sex Pistols back in Germany with 2026 punk anniversary shows
Published on 08/26/2026 at 14:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Sex Pistols are returning to German stages in summer 2026 with Frank Carter on vocals. According to German concert announcements and promoter information, the punk pioneers will play three exclusive shows in Nuremberg, Cologne and Munich in early July as part of a wider 50th anniversary tour celebrating their first single Anarchy in the U.K. German live report on Anarchy in Germany dates
German dates for Anarchy in Germany 2026
The centerpiece for fans in Germany is the short run branded Anarchy in Germany 2026, which brings Sex Pistols with Frank Carter to three cities within three days. Reflections of Darkness lists July 4, 2026 at the Save The Core Festival in Nuremberg, July 5 at the Südbrücke open-air site in Cologne and July 6 at the Tollwood Sommerfestival music arena in Munich, all featuring original members Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlock alongside Carter on vocals. Reflections of Darkness listing
German music outlet Monkeypress underlines that the Cologne show on July 5, 2026 at the Südbrücke is presented by magazines like Visions and Ox and that tickets for this date went on exclusive presale via Eventim before the regular sale opened in December 2025. Ticket information mentioned starting prices of around 60 euros plus fees, which places the German shows in a mid-range price segment for a heritage punk act in 2026. Monkeypress announcement for German dates
How the 50th anniversary tour is structured
The German concerts are embedded in a broader anniversary cycle marking 50 years since the release of Anarchy in the U.K. International reports describe a 2026 tour that starts with European festival appearances in June, continues with U.K. headline dates in July and August and then moves on to a rescheduled North American leg in September and October. An Ultimate Classic Rock news piece outlines stops at festivals like Nova Rock in Austria and Graspop in Belgium before summer shows in Cardiff and Scarborough, followed by autumn club and theater dates in cities such as Dallas, Toronto, Boston, Seattle and Los Angeles. Ultimate Classic Rock tour overview
From a German perspective, the trio of Nuremberg, Cologne and Munich dates gives local audiences a rare chance to see the band without having to travel abroad, especially since earlier reunion activities often focused on the U.K. and North America. Compared with previous reunion tours limited to festival one-offs, the 2026 schedule forms a more coherent run that ties together continental festivals, British open-air shows and a full North American itinerary.
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Where Sex Pistols stand musically
Musically, Sex Pistols remain anchored in a raw, confrontational form of punk that emerged from mid-1970s London, with Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols still serving as the core of their live identity. The 2026 shows are expected to draw heavily on that 1977 album, whose 12 tracks and roughly 38-minute running time defined the band’s studio legacy and continue to influence younger punk and alternative acts.
What’s next in the career timeline
As of late August 2026, the next officially confirmed Sex Pistols live date is September 11, 2026 in Dallas, Texas, where the band will open the rescheduled North American leg of their 50th anniversary tour with Frank Carter on vocals.
Sex Pistols at a glance
- Act: Sex Pistols
- Genre: Punk rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1975
- Lineup: Steve Jones (guitar), Paul Cook (drums), Glen Matlock (bass), with Frank Carter (vocals for 2026 live shows)
- Label: Historically Virgin Records; various catalog and reissue labels in recent decades
- Key works: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols (1977), Anarchy in the U.K. (1976), God Save the Queen (1977)
- Current album/single: No new studio album announced; 2026 activities center on anniversary touring and catalog reissues
- Charts / certifications: Never Mind the Bollocks reached number 1 in the U.K. albums chart in 1977 and has since achieved multi-platinum status in Britain and gold certifications in several other markets
- Next live date: September 11, 2026 – Dallas, Texas, Longhorn Ballroom (start of rescheduled North American tour)
Frequently asked questions about Sex Pistols
When will Sex Pistols with Frank Carter play in Germany in 2026?
Sex Pistols with Frank Carter are scheduled for three German shows in summer 2026: July 4 at the Save The Core Festival in Nuremberg, July 5 at the Südbrücke open-air site in Cologne and July 6 at the Tollwood Sommerfestival music arena in Munich.
Who is singing for Sex Pistols on the 2026 tour?
On the 2026 anniversary tour, British singer Frank Carter takes over the lead vocal role, performing alongside original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock while the setlist focuses on classic material from the 1970s.
What is the next Sex Pistols concert after the German dates?
After the German run in early July 2026 and further summer festival and U.K. shows, the rescheduled North American leg is set to begin on September 11, 2026 in Dallas, Texas, forming the opening night of a fall tour through multiple U.S. and Canadian cities.
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