Die Toten Hosen thrill Stuttgart at farewell tour kickoff
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- German punk band Die Toten Hosen kicked off their farewell tour in Stuttgart before 65,000 fans.
- The "Trink Aus! Wir Müssen Gehen" tour marks the band's departure after over four decades.
- The tour began in Luxembourg and will include nearly two dozen more concerts in Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg.
Die Toten Hosen launched their farewell tour in Germany with a massive concert in Stuttgart, drawing approximately 65,000 fans. The sold-out show, filled with the band's classic hits, marked the German start of their "Trink Aus! Wir Müssen Gehen" tour, signaling their departure after more than four decades in the music industry.
The tour commenced earlier in the week in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, with the Stuttgart performance being the first major German date. The evening featured opening acts, including Feine Sahne Fischfilet, building anticipation for the main event. Upon taking the stage, the band, fronted by Campino, ignited a festival atmosphere on the Cannstatter Wasen.
Fans sang along enthusiastically to beloved classics like "Tage wie diese," "Bonnie & Clyde," and "Hier kommt Alex," alongside newer tracks. The audience transformed the venue into a massive open-air choir. The band has nearly two dozen more concerts planned across Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg in the coming months. Their final stadium concert is anticipated for July 2027 in their hometown of Düsseldorf, concluding a significant chapter in German rock and punk history.
Campino gave his all on stage.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.