Concerts & Music in Aachen

Aachen and music - it's a love story that never ends. Anyone who lives here or just drops by for a weekend quickly realizes that this city has a soundtrack, and it's a really good one. From intimate live concerts in small clubs to large stage productions and classical concert evenings with orchestral sound, Aachen offers a music scene that definitely has nothing to hide. And the best thing about it? The calendar of events is so full all year round that you really have no excuse to stay at home. The Eurogress Aachen is the city's big stage and regularly welcomes national and international artists from a wide range of genres. Whether rock, pop, singer-songwriter or electronic music, concerts take place here for which it is worth securing a ticket in good time, as sold-out shows are not uncommon. If you prefer something smaller and more intimate, the Musikbunker Aachen is the place for you. The former air raid shelter has developed into one of the city's most exciting live music spots and offers a program that is far removed from the mainstream. Bands and acts perform here that you may not know yet, but won't forget after the concert. Incidentally, the acoustics in a bunker are an experience all of their own - you simply have to experience it for yourself. Theater Aachen is also a permanent fixture in the city's music calendar and regularly offers opera performances and classical concerts alongside drama and dance, delighting culture fans of all generations. If you've never experienced opera live before, this is the perfect introduction to an art form that gets under your skin. For those who like live music in a relaxed atmosphere, Aachen's pub and bar scene around Pontstrasse offers smaller live acts and music evenings where the stage may be small but the energy is huge. Here you can discover venues where musicians who are still on their way to the top perform, and that's exactly what makes these evenings so special and unforgettable. Aachen also benefits from its location in the border triangle between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, which means that the city continues to attract artists from all over Europe and has created a music scene that is more international than you might expect. You can feel this at concerts, with the audience and with the range of genres that can be experienced live here on a regular basis. Our honest advice: check our calendar of events regularly, stick to your favorite genres and don't be afraid to discover something new. Because Aachen has the pleasant quality of surprising you with concerts and live music that you wouldn't have expected. So open your ears, get your ticket and get out of the house, your next favorite band might already be waiting for you. 🎶🎸✨