Anticipated tunes of Spandau at Citadel Music Festival 2025: A sneak peek into the lineup
Each summer, the iconic Spandau Citadel transforms into a musical haven, hosting a variety of concerts under the imposing 16th-century fortress. Instead of a traditional festival spanning a couple of days, this venue offers a multi-week concert series, attracting some of the biggest names in the world. It's a major open-air event in Berlin, marking a musical highlight of the city's summer season. Legendary acts like Bob Dylan, Marianne Faithfull, Neil Young, Queens of the Stone Age, and Rage Against the Machine have graced its stages in the past. The 2025 season promises to be no different, with groundbreaking artists spanning diverse genres.
Reconstruction Tour
The punk festival Deconstruction Tour, previously known as Reconstruction Tour, is making a comeback under its new name at the Spandau Citadel on May 31. First taking place in 1999, the festival toured Europe for seven years before making a temporary exit. This one-day event brings together the crème de la crème of punk and hardcore, including Pennywise, Dritte Wahl, Propagandhi, Comeback Kid, The Iron Roses, and Dead Pioneers. If you're a fan of the raw, rebellious energy of punk, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Black Country Communion
On June 12, the supergroup Black Country Communion will take the stage, uniting four rock icons: Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Trapeze), Joe Bonamassa (blues superstar), Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Sammy Hagar, Foreigner), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo). This promises to be an electrifying night filled with the power of rock music.
Alanis Morissette
Singing along to 'Ironic' has been a universal experience for most of us, solidifying Alanis Morissette as one of the most successful musicians of our time. With seven Grammy awards to her name and selling over 600,000 tickets on her 'Triple Moon Tour', Morissette is a force to be reckoned with. After electrifying audiences at Lollapalooza festivals in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil, the icon heads to the Spandau Citadel for an unforgettable open-air concert on June 17.
Iggy Pop
The "Godfather of Punk," Iggy Pop, is set to perform at the Spandau Citadel on June 19. With a career spanning over half a century, Iggy has had a significant impact on music history. His iconic hits 'I Wanna Be Your Dog,' 'Lust for Life,' and 'The Passenger' continue to resonate with audiences today. Despite reaching almost 80 years old, Iggy's energy on stage is unmatched, making this an event not to be missed.
Additional acts for the Spandau Citadel's 2025 season include The Teskey Brothers, Avenged Sevenfold, The Corrs, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Black Keys, Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter, Massive Attack, Cypress Hill, Patti Smith Quartet, Wanda, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paula Hartmann, Fontaines D.C., Smashing Pumpkins, Queens of the Stone Age, and OFF DAYS featuring Nelly Furtado and Saint Levant.
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At the Spandau Citadel, the iconic punk festival Deconstruction Tour returns on May 31, offering a day filled with punk and hardcore music from Pennywise, Dritte Wahl, Propagandhi, Comeback Kid, The Iron Roses, and Dead Pioneers. On June 12, Black Country Communion, a supergroup featuring Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian, will deliver an electrifying night of rock music. Alanis Morissette, a seven-time Grammy award winner, will captivate audiences with her powerful voice on June 17. The "Godfather of Punk," Iggy Pop, performs at the Spandau Citadel on June 19, showcasing his iconic hits and boundless energy. Other acts for the 2025 season include The Teskey Brothers, Avenged Sevenfold, The Corrs, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Black Keys, Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter, Massive Attack, Cypress Hill, Patti Smith Quartet, Wanda, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paula Hartmann, Fontaines D.C., Smashing Pumpkins, Queens of the Stone Age, and OFF DAYS featuring Nelly Furtado and Saint Levant.
