Judas Priest - Faithkeepers tour brings metal back to Germany
Published on 08/22/2026 at 18:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Judas Priest return to German stages in summer 2026 with their ongoing Faithkeepers tour. According to European listings from Eventim and recent coverage of the tour schedule, the band will play an open-air show at Loreley Amphitheatre on August 23, followed by further dates across Eastern and Southern Europe and a closing night in London.
Faithkeepers tour dates in Germany and Europe
The most important new German anchor for fans is the concert at Loreley Freilichtbühne in Sankt Goarshausen on August 23, 2026, which is advertised by Eventim as part of the Faithkeepers 2026 run.
Eventim’s German site lists the show under ‘Judas Priest - Faithkeepers 2026’ with Loreley Freilichtbühne as the venue and August 23, 2026 as the date, positioning it as a high-demand open-air event on the Rhine.
Late-summer stops from Croatia to the UK
Beyond Germany, Judas Priest continue the European leg through the Balkans and Italy before heading to Switzerland, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Eventim HR confirms Judas Priest in the historic Arena Pula on August 25, 2026 as part of the Faithkeepers tour, while the venue listing for London’s Eventim Apollo shows a final UK indoor date on September 21, 2026 with doors at 7:00 p.m., closing out this European stretch.
Tour, charts and catalog overview for Judas Priest
Fans in Germany can follow Judas Priest’s current tour news and catalog highlights to prepare for the Loreley show and the wider Faithkeepers dates.
What’s next on the tour calendar
After the Loreley show on August 23, Judas Priest’s next confirmed date is Arena Pula in Croatia on August 25, 2026, followed by Belgrade Arena, Vidas Art Arena in Sofia, Budapest Arena and a run of Italian, Swiss and French venues, before the band reach Eventim Apollo in London on September 21, 2026.
The musical core of Judas Priest
Judas Priest are regarded as one of the defining heavy metal bands, mixing twin-guitar harmonies, high-register vocals and a tight rhythmic attack that shaped records such as British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance and their recent studio album Invincible Shield.
Judas Priest at a glance
- Act: Judas Priest
- Genre: Heavy metal
- Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1969
- Lineup: Rob Halford (vocals), Glenn Tipton (guitar), Richie Faulkner (guitar), Ian Hill (bass), Scott Travis (drums)
- Label: Columbia / Sony Music
- Key works: British Steel (1980), Screaming for Vengeance (1982), Painkiller (1990), Invincible Shield (2024)
- Current album/single: Invincible Shield (released in 2024)
- Charts / certifications: Invincible Shield reached the Top 20 in several international album charts in 2024, underlining the band’s continued commercial strength.
- Next live date: August 23, 2026 – Sankt Goarshausen, Germany – Loreley Freilichtbühne
Frequently asked questions about Judas Priest
When will Judas Priest play in Germany in 2026?
Judas Priest have multiple German dates on the Faithkeepers tour, including festivals earlier in the summer and an open-air concert at Loreley Freilichtbühne in Sankt Goarshausen on August 23, 2026.
Where does the Faithkeepers tour end in 2026?
The current European leg of the Faithkeepers tour is scheduled to conclude at Eventim Apollo in London on September 21, 2026, with doors listed at 7:00 p.m.
Which classic albums are likely to feature in the set list?
Recent set lists from European shows have mixed newer songs with staples from albums such as British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance and Painkiller, giving fans a cross-section of Judas Priest’s catalog.
This article was created with AI assistance and checked editorially. Sources are linked in the text. Dates, chart positions and certifications can change at short notice; we accept correction notes via the editorial contact on our imprint/contact page.
