Slipknot, European summer 2026 tour brings metal chaos back to Germany
Published on 07/30/2026 at 09:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Slipknot are set to bring their ferocious live show back to Europe in 2026. According to current tour and ticketing listings from European promoters, the Iowa metal band have confirmed a run of summer dates that includes major stops in Germany alongside shows across the continent.
Slipknot confirm European tour dates
The 2026 European leg positions Slipknot firmly back on large festival and arena stages, with German dates among the core of the run. Listings from major ticketing platforms and promoters show the band booked for high-capacity venues and multi-day festivals, underlining their continued headline status in heavy music.
For fans in Germany, the most important detail is that Slipknot are scheduled to perform in key cities such as Berlin and Hamburg, following their previous sell-out shows in the country. These appearances sit inside a broader European itinerary that also touches Austria and Switzerland alongside France, the UK, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, creating a substantial summer circuit for the band.
German dates lead a wider European run
Germany remains one of Slipknot's most reliable live markets, and the 2026 schedule reflects that reality with multiple appearances in the country. The band are set to take in major arenas and outdoor grounds in Berlin and Hamburg, giving local fans another chance to experience their intense set with full production, masks and pyro.
Around these German shows, Slipknot’s itinerary includes festival slots and headline dates elsewhere in Europe, from Austria and Switzerland to France, the Benelux countries and the UK. This pattern follows their established touring strategy, placing DACH dates at the heart of the route while using major European festivals as anchor points for a wider run.
More Slipknot tour and background coverage
For readers in Germany, our Slipknot archive gathers reporting on past Berlin and Hamburg shows, chart performance and the band’s studio work alongside the upcoming European dates.
The musical core of Slipknot’s live set
On the road, Slipknot draw heavily from their classic albums Slipknot (1999), Iowa (2001), Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004) and We Are Not Your Kind (2019), combining early blast-beat aggression with more recent atmospheric and melodic passages. Their shows typically run well past 90 minutes, stitching together fan favorites with deeper cuts for long-time followers.
Recent setlists have opened with high-intensity cuts such as People = Shit or Disasterpiece, moved through mid-period singles like Duality and Psychosocial and closed on anthems including Surfacing. This structure lets the band trace their own evolution from raw nu metal beginnings to a more progressive, layered sound while keeping the physical impact of their performance front and center.
Where Slipknot stand now
Slipknot currently show confirmed summer 2026 European dates in Germany and other countries via promoter and ticketing listings, with Berlin as one of the upcoming stops for the band’s tour.
Slipknot at a glance
- Act: Slipknot
- Genre: Heavy metal / alternative metal
- Origin: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Active since: 1995
- Lineup: Corey Taylor (vocals), Jim Root (guitar), Mick Thomson (guitar), Sid Wilson (turntables), Shawn Crahan (percussion), Alessandro Venturella (bass), Jay Weinberg (drums) and other touring members over time.
- Label: Roadrunner Records
- Key works: Slipknot (1999), Iowa (2001), Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) (2004), We Are Not Your Kind (2019)
- Current album/single: The End, So Far, released September 30, 2022
- Charts / certifications: The End, So Far reached No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in the United States upon release.
- Next live date: upcoming summer 2026 European tour date in Berlin, Germany, according to promoter and ticketing listings.
Frequently asked questions about Slipknot
Will Slipknot tour Germany in 2026?
Yes. Current European summer 2026 listings show Slipknot booked for German dates including Berlin and Hamburg, with tickets available through major platforms and local promoters.
What is Slipknot’s latest studio album?
Slipknot’s most recent studio album is The End, So Far, released on September 30, 2022 via Roadrunner Records. The record topped the UK charts and hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
Which classic songs are usually in Slipknot’s setlist?
Typical Slipknot setlists feature tracks like People = Shit, Duality, Psychosocial, Wait and Bleed and Surfacing, mixing early material from Slipknot and Iowa with later singles.
This article is based on currently available tour, chart and discography information from official and industry sources and may be updated as Slipknot’s 2026 plans develop.
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