Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute shows bring the classics to Germany in late 2026
Published on 08/25/2026 at 08:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Creedence Clearwater Revival remain one of rock’s most enduring names, even though the original band has long since left the touring circuit. In late 2026 their songs will return to German stages through dedicated tribute projects, according to regional event listings and venue ticket pages.
CCR Revival Band confirms German dates in fall 2026
The clearest new live date for German fans is October 10, 2026 in Nierstein, where CCR Revival Band – explicitly billed as a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival – is scheduled to play at Altes E-Werk. The regional tourism portal Rheinhessen lists doors at 7:00 p.m. and a concert start around 8:30 p.m. for that Saturday evening show, with tickets and further information available via the venue’s own site Rheinhessen event listing.
Berlin’s official ticket platform also names CCR Revival Band in its program for November 2026. At Hotel & Restaurant Neu-Helgoland in Berlin-Köpenick, a concert by the tribute group is listed for Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., with additional dates in the wider runtime of the band’s tour across Germany and neighboring regions Berlin ticket overview.
Tour & live – how often CCR’s catalog hits European stages
CCR Revival Band have been active for more than three decades and regularly bring Creedence Clearwater Revival’s catalog to European venues. The Berlin listing notes over 1,000 shows in Europe for the quartet, underscoring how frequently the songs of Bad Moon Rising and Fortunate Son still appear in live setlists. For German fans this translates into multiple concerts between October 2026 and spring 2027, including Berlin and further dates in towns such as Steinhude, Wunstorf or Bünde according to regional ticket portals.
Alongside the German tribute shows, the British-based project Clearwater Creedence Revival is touring Europe in 2026 with a Fortunate Son-branded anniversary run. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead lists a show under the title Clearwater Creedence Revival 'Fortunate Son' Tour 2026, with stage times from 7:30 p.m. to around 10:15 p.m. and a support slot by Ten Years After, giving fans a full evening built around late 1960s and early 1970s rock Glasshouse tour information.
Creedence Clearwater Revival live tributes and chart history
Readers who follow Creedence Clearwater Revival’s legacy can find further coverage of tribute tours, chart milestones and archival releases in our news archive.
What’s next – confirmed live status for Creedence’s songs
The next officially confirmed German show centered on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s repertoire is October 10, 2026 in Nierstein, where CCR Revival Band are scheduled to perform at Altes E-Werk with doors at 7:00 p.m. and the concert starting around 8:30 p.m.; additional tribute dates follow in Berlin and other German cities through late 2026 and early 2027.
The musical core of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s original recordings are rooted in a lean mix of rock, roots rock and swamp rock, combining John Fogerty’s distinct vocal tone with tight rhythm sections. Key albums such as Green River, Cosmo’s Factory and Pendulum were released between 1969 and 1970 on Fantasy Records and produced hits like Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen The Rain and Down On The Corner that still shape the setlists of tribute bands.
Creedence Clearwater Revival at a glance
- Act: Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Genre: Rock, roots rock, swamp rock
- Origin: El Cerrito, California, United States
- Active since: 1967 (original recording career)
- Lineup: Original core lineup with John Fogerty (vocals, guitar), Tom Fogerty (guitar), Stu Cook (bass) and Doug Clifford (drums); current live shows in 2026 performed by tribute projects such as CCR Revival Band and Clearwater Creedence Revival
- Label: Fantasy Records for the classic studio albums
- Key works: Bayou Country (1969), Green River (1969), Willy and the Poor Boys (1969), Cosmo's Factory (1970)
- Current album/single: Catalogue focus on greatest-hits and archival releases such as Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits and Live at Woodstock
- Charts / certifications: German chart history includes a number-one single with Hey Tonight and multiple entries for songs like Down On The Corner, Up Around The Bend and Lookin' Out My Back Door; compilation Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits is certified Gold in Germany for more than 250,000 units
- Next live date: October 10, 2026, Nierstein, Altes E-Werk (CCR Revival Band – tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Frequently asked questions about Creedence Clearwater Revival
When will Creedence Clearwater Revival’s songs next be performed live in Germany?
The next confirmed German concert focused on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s repertoire is scheduled for October 10, 2026 in Nierstein at Altes E-Werk, played by CCR Revival Band as a tribute to the original group.
Is Creedence Clearwater Revival still touring as the original band?
No, the original Creedence Clearwater Revival lineup has not toured under that name since the early 1970s; current live performances of their songs are delivered by tribute projects such as CCR Revival Band, Clearwater Creedence Revival and other regional cover bands.
Which classic Creedence Clearwater Revival songs usually appear in tribute setlists?
Tribute bands typically focus on hits including Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Fortunate Son, Down On The Corner, Proud Mary and Up Around The Bend, reflecting the core of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s late-1960s and early-1970s output.
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