The group, led by frontman Campino, 62, is returning to the stage after a three-year break with a new tour titled Trink aus! Wir müssen gehen (Drink Up! We Must Go). The tour announcement on the band’s official website has sparked both excitement and speculation, as one line in their statement suggests a potential farewell: “We’re approaching the final stretch of our journey, and one day these tours will end.” Whether this hints at a final goodbye remains unclear, though some fans suspect their last show would more likely take place in their hometown of Düsseldorf rather than, as rumored, in Vienna.
Unconventional Venue Offers New Experience
The choice of Hans-Jochen-Vogel-Platz as a venue is a rare move for a band of Die Toten Hosen’s stature. The square, located between the Olympiahalle and the Olympiastadion, can accommodate up to 20,000 attendees depending on stage setup, far fewer than the stadium’s concert capacity of 72,000. The site is no stranger to major events, regularly hosting festivals such as MASH and the Sommernachtstraum.
Although the Allianz Arena could theoretically serve as an alternative venue — as it will for a Helene Fischer concert in July 2026 — the band has famously distanced itself from Bayern Munich, the club that calls the stadium home. In their 2000 single Bayern, the band sang: “A lot can happen. But one thing I know for sure: I will never go to Bayern.” Neither the band nor their management responded to inquiries on whether this played a role in the venue decision.
Affordable Ticketing Options Announced
Tickets for the upcoming tour will go on sale starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. via the band’s official shop. While prices for standard tickets have yet to be disclosed, Die Toten Hosen have confirmed the introduction of “social tickets” for €19.90, available to eligible individuals with proof of need. The move is part of a wider effort to keep their concerts accessible to all fans, regardless of financial situation.
Olympiastadion Renovation Extended Through 2029
The Olympiastadion’s initial renovation plan allowed for events to continue during construction. However, delays have forced a change in schedule. Originally, the central section was set to be closed only from autumn to spring 2027, but now the timeline has been pushed back. Large-scale events inside the stadium are not expected to resume before summer 2028, with final completion projected for April 2029, according to Munich’s municipal utility company.
Strong Ties to Bavaria Despite Düsseldorf Origins
While Die Toten Hosen hail from Düsseldorf, their ties to Bavaria are long-standing. The band has frequently collaborated with local artists, including the Well-Brüder and satirist Gerhard Polt, with whom they shared the stage in 2023. Director Hanns Christian Müller, known for his work on the band’s hits Sascha and Zehn kleine Jägermeister, also remains part of their creative circle.
The upcoming Munich concert promises to be a standout moment in the band’s latest — and possibly final — tour, offering fans a unique setting and a chance to celebrate more than four decades of music history.
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