BAP celebrates 50 years of band history with a big anniversary concert in Cologne!

BAP celebrates 50 years of band history with a big anniversary concert in Cologne!

The wait will soon be over: The famous band BAP from Cologne has announced a very special concert. On December 18, 2026, the LANXESS arena on the Rhine will be the venue for the anniversary concert to mark 50 years of the band's history. This event marks not only BAP's 50th anniversary, but also frontman Wolfgang Niedecken's 75th birthday. The anticipation is already palpable among the fans, because on July 10, 2026, the audience in the already sold-out RheinEnergieStadion experienced an unforgettable concert that underlines the band's connection to their hometown. According to Erftkreis News, the tour under the motto “Fifty Years of BAP – The Home Straight” will take place across the entire German-speaking region from November 27, 2026.

Advance sales for the concert in the LANXESS arena begin on October 13, 2025 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available via the ticket hotline, the Arena ticket shop, online and in advance booking offices. An exclusive presale will take place on October 9th and 10th via the band's and Eventim channels. If you want to experience BAP live, you should act quickly because demand will be high.

BAP's success story

BAP's success story begins in 1976. Founded by Wolfgang Niedecken and his crew, the band had their first gig in July 1977 in Cologne-Nippes. With their Cologne lyrics and a successful mix of rock and folk, they quickly won the hearts of their fans. Their first album, “Wolfgang Niedecken’s BAP rocks other Cologne Leeders”, was released in 1979 and laid the foundation for their impressive career. Numerous hits followed such as “Verdamp lang her”, “Kristallnaach” and “Do kanns zaubere”.

BAP has collected 18 number one albums and numerous awards over the years. Most recently, the “Time Travel” tour in 2024 and 2025 was a complete success. Wolfgang Niedecken, who continues to be a cautious leader of the band, is cautious about farewell tours, but remains loyal to his fans with new projects and themes. Current social issues always find their way into BAP's lyrics, which will keep the band relevant in the future.

A look into the future

With the upcoming anniversary tour “The Home Straight”, BAP will not only celebrate its long history, but also provide new impulses. The band will travel to a total of 16 German cities as well as Zurich and Vienna. This ranges from the length of time they stay active to the unique live experiences they offer their fans. It remains to be seen what surprises the band has in store for the anniversary celebrations.

For anyone interested, there are more details about the history and current projects on the official BAP website. If you want to be part of this important event, you should keep the dates in mind and book in time.