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Hans Zimmer Announces ‘The Next Level’ European Tour 2025/2026
Musical mastermind Hans Zimmer is currently touring the U.S. for the first time in seven years, and has already announced new European dates for 2025 and 2026.
The multiple Oscar and Grammy Award winner will play some of the continent’s biggest arenas with his new tour, called “Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level” – a completely new show featuring fresh arrangements, electronic soundscapes, and a new visual experience.
The tour kicks off in Germany, and closes in Portugal, including stops in the UK. Full itinerary below.
“For me, every show is a new journey of discovery,” commented Zimmer, “With ‘The Next Level,’ I want to surprise my fans and take them into a sound world like they’ve never experienced before.”
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The new show is co-produced by Semmel Concerts, which has collaborated with RCI Global since 2016, to develop the concept for this production, along with its sister shows “World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension”, and “World of Hans Zimmer: The Theatre Experience”. Semmel represents “Hans Zimmer Live” in Europe and co-produces the show in the U.S. RCI Global, founded by Hans Zimmer and his long-time business partner Steven Kofsky, continues to manage the production. Hans Zimmer has been represented by CAA since 2021.
“The Next Level” represents Zimmer’s “relentless drive to push artistic boundaries, explore new paths, and continuously evolve his sound,” according to a press release announcing the new tour.
Hans Zimmer’s last European tour in 2023 was an immense success, welcoming more than 400,000 fans. Highlights from the box office reports submitted to Pollstar include three nights at Accor Arena in Paris, France, June 23-25, 2023, selling a total of 35,271 tickets at a $3,862,050 gross; two sold-out shows at The O2 London, June 14-15, 2023 (29,084 tickets, $3,184,233 gross); or the sold-out April 25, 2023 concert at the Antwerps Sportpaleis in Belgium (15,249, $1,283,341).
Registration for the exclusive fan pre-sale on the official wait list at www.HZL-NEWS.com is open. The official ticket sale begin Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. CET.
UPDATE, Sept. 13, 9.50 a.m.: This article was updated to indicate that Semmel Concerts is not just the promoter, but also co-producer of the show.
Hans Zimmer “The Next Level” European Tour Dates 2025/2026
2025
Oct. 12 – Rudolf Weber-ARENA – Oberhausen, Germany
Oct. 14 – LANXESS arena – Cologne, Germany
Oct. 19 – Olympiahalle – Munich, Germany
Oct. 21 – QUARTERBACK Immobilien ARENA – Leipzig, Germany
Oct. 24 – Uber Arena – Berlin, Germany
Oct. 26 – Barclays Arena – Hamburg, Germany
Oct. 29 – Schleyer-Halle – Stuttgart, Germany
Nov. 1 – PSD Bank Dome – Düsseldorf, Germany
Nov. 3 – Festhalle Frankfurt – Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Nov. 6 – SAP ARENA – Mannheim, Germay
Nov. 8 – Wiener Stadthalle – Vienna, Austria
Nov. 11 – O2 Arena – Prague, Czech Republic
Nov. 12 – MVM Dome – Budapest, Hungary
Nov. 16 – Hallenstadion Zürich – Zurich, Switzerland
Nov. 18 – ING Arena – Brussels, Belgium
Nov. 19 – Ahoy Arena – Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nov. 21 – La Defense Arena – Paris, France
Nov. 23 – first direct arena – Leeds, England
Nov. 24 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, Scotland
Nov. 26 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland
Dec. 1 – The O2 – London, England
Dec. 2 – Co-op Live – Manchester, England
2026
Feb. 28 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Netherlands
March 3 – Unity Arena – Oslo-Fornebu, Norway
March 6 – Scandinavium – Göteborg, Sweden
March 8 – Avicii Arena – Stockholm, Sweden
March 10 – Royal Arena – Copenhagen, Denmark
March 12 – ZAG Arena – Hannover, Germany
March 15 – Tauron Arena – Kraków, Poland
March 26 – Roig Arena – Valencia, Spain
March 27 – Palau Sant Jordi – Barcelona, Spain
March 29 – WiZink Center – Madrid, Spain
March 31 – MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal