The Black Keys - Peaches 'n Kream Tour hits Cologne and Munich in September 2026
Published on 08/24/2026 at 14:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Black Keys extend their 2026 touring plans to Germany with two confirmed hall shows. According to German ticket and tour announcements, the duo will play Palladium Cologne on September 6, 2026 and Zenith Munich on September 9, 2026 as part of their Peaches 'n Kream World Tour.
Germany dates on the Peaches 'n Kream World Tour
The strongest local news for German fans is the confirmation of two headline concerts in September 2026. Ticket platforms and German music media list The Black Keys at Palladium in Cologne on September 6, 2026 and at Zenith in Munich on September 9, 2026, with tickets already on sale through major outlets.
Listings for Palladium Cologne describe the show as part of the 2026 Peaches 'n Kream tour, with doors around 8:00 p.m. and ticket prices in the 80 euro range, positioning it as an indoor rock show rather than a festival slot. Munich’s Zenith, die Kulturhalle is similarly advertised as hosting The Black Keys on September 9, 2026, again with evening start time and comparable price levels.
Charts and album context for 2024–2026
The German dates sit against a three-album run that has kept The Black Keys present in international charts. Ohio Players, released on April 5, 2024 via Easy Eye Sound and Nonesuch/Warner, gave the band a number one Current Rock Album and number one Current Alternative Album in US sales and entered the German album charts in the top 20 according to label reporting and chart recaps.
In 2025 the duo followed up with No Rain, No Flowers through Easy Eye Sound and Warner Records, an album framed by several outlets as a response to the turbulence around a canceled 2024 tour. In early 2026 they then announced Peaches!, a covers-focused 14th studio album built around songs associated with George Thorogood and R.L. Burnside; the record was set for release on May 1, 2026 and serves as the supporting work for the Peaches 'n Kream World Tour, including the German shows.
Tour, charts and albums from The Black Keys at a glance
Fans in Germany can follow how The Black Keys connect their recent albums with the upcoming 2026 shows in Cologne and Munich and keep track of further news about added dates or releases.
How the band’s sound has evolved
The Black Keys’ live reputation in Germany is rooted in a catalog that moves between stripped-down blues rock and more polished, hook-driven songs. Early records like Brothers and El Camino pushed rough guitar riffs and drum grooves toward mainstream rock radio, while later releases such as Turn Blue and Let’s Rock experimented more with psych textures and glossy production, still anchored by Dan Auerbach’s guitar tone and Patrick Carney’s drum work.
Delta Kream, released in 2021, showed their love for hill country blues through covers of songs by Mississippi artists, and Dropout Boogie in 2022 returned to concise rock songwriting. Ohio Players in 2024 added guest contributions from Beck, Juicy J and others, while No Rain, No Flowers leaned into a moodier, reflective sound that many reviews saw as more introspective. Peaches! continues the pattern of alternating original material with reinterpretations by focusing on blues and rock staples, which suits the live format of the 2026 shows.
Where The Black Keys stand and what’s next
The next officially confirmed German live date for The Black Keys is the concert at Palladium in Cologne on September 6, 2026, followed by Zenith in Munich on September 9, 2026, both part of the Peaches 'n Kream World Tour.
The Black Keys at a glance
- Act: The Black Keys
- Genre: Rock, blues rock, alternative rock
- Origin: Akron, Ohio, USA
- Active since: 2001
- Lineup: Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar), Patrick Carney (drums)
- Label: Easy Eye Sound, Warner Records, Nonesuch Records
- Key works: Brothers (2010), El Camino (2011), Turn Blue (2014), Dropout Boogie (2022)
- Current album/single: Peaches!, released May 1, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Ohio Players reached number one on US Current Rock Albums and Current Alternative Albums and entered the German album charts in the top 20 in April 2024.
- Next live date: September 6, 2026 – Cologne, Germany, Palladium
Frequently asked questions about The Black Keys
When will The Black Keys play in Germany in 2026?
The Black Keys are scheduled to perform in Germany on September 6, 2026 at Palladium in Cologne and on September 9, 2026 at Zenith in Munich as part of their Peaches 'n Kream World Tour.
Which album are The Black Keys touring with in 2026?
The 2026 tour dates, including the German shows, support their 14th studio album Peaches!, released on May 1, 2026 and built around covers of blues and rock songs associated with artists like George Thorogood and R.L. Burnside.
How did Ohio Players perform in the charts?
Ohio Players, released on April 5, 2024, topped the US Current Rock Albums and Current Alternative Albums sales charts and debuted in the top 20 of the German album chart, extending The Black Keys’ run of high-charting records in Europe.
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