Duran Duran add 2026 German arena dates to European tour
Published on 08/18/2026 at 21:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Duran Duran are extending their 2026 live schedule with a rare trio of arena shows in Germany. According to Eventim’s current tour overview, the band will play Stuttgart on June 26, followed by Hamburg and Cologne in October as part of a larger European and UK runEventim tour update.
Three German dates on the 2026 tour map
The German anchor of Duran Duran’s 2026 plans is the arena show at Stuttgart’s Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle on June 26, 2026, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and tickets starting around €80 according to the local promoter listingLB-Events announcement. Later in the year, the band return for Barclays Arena in Hamburg on October 5 and Lanxess Arena in Cologne on October 8, both framed as added dates in the continental leg of their arena tourEventim tour update.
International route around the German shows
The German concerts sit inside a wider October 2026 arena itinerary. Parade outlines the European and UK leg starting in Oslo’s Unity Arena on October 2, continuing to Stockholm’s Avicii Arena on October 3, before moving to Hamburg and Cologne, then Brussels’ ING Arena on October 26 and Paris’ Accor Arena on October 28Parade tour report. The same report notes that the UK stretch includes Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on October 15, Belfast’s SSE Arena on October 18, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on October 20, Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on October 23 and Leeds’ First Direct Arena on October 24.
Tour, charts and catalog overview for Duran Duran
Fans who want a broader view of Duran Duran’s live plans and releases can find more coverage and context in our archive and on the band’s official channels.
How Duran Duran sound on stage in 2026
On recent tours, Duran Duran have leaned on the mix of glossy pop and new wave that made them a key 1980s band, pairing synth-heavy tracks like Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf with later material such as Paper Gods and
Where the band stands now
The next officially confirmed German live date for Duran Duran is October 5, 2026 at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, followed by October 8, 2026 at Lanxess Arena in Cologne as part of the European and UK arena tour.
Duran Duran at a glance
- Act: Duran Duran
- Genre: Pop rock / new wave
- Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1978
- Lineup: Simon Le Bon (vocals), Nick Rhodes (keyboards), John Taylor (bass), Roger Taylor (drums)
- Label: Tape Modern / BMG
- Key works: Rio (1982), Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), Paper Gods (2015), Danse Macabre (2023)
- Current album/single: Free to Love (single, released April 23, 2026)
- Charts / certifications: In Germany, classic albums such as Rio have reached notable sales milestones, contributing to more than 6.7 million records sold in the band’s home market; worldwide, Duran Duran’s catalog exceeds 100 million units.
- Next live date: October 5, 2026 – Hamburg, Barclays Arena
Frequently asked questions about Duran Duran
When will Duran Duran play in Germany in 2026?
In 2026 Duran Duran are scheduled for three German arena shows: June 26 in Stuttgart at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, October 5 in Hamburg at Barclays Arena and October 8 in Cologne at Lanxess Arena.
What is Duran Duran’s most recent release?
The band’s latest single is Free to Love, released on April 23, 2026, with a remix collection titled Free to Love: Hot Star Remixes following on June 26, 2026.
How many records has Duran Duran sold worldwide?
Across studio albums, singles and compilations, Duran Duran have sold over 100 million records worldwide, with several million of those sales coming from the German-speaking market.
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