ABOUT THE EVENT
Stevie Wonder at LANXESS arena, Cologne
Stevie Wonder plays LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany on Monday, October 26, 2026, billed as "Songs In The Key of Life Performances". The listed start time is 20:00 local time.
Stevie Wonder signed to Motown at the age of eleven and has been performing for more than six decades. He tours far less often than he once did, and each run of dates is treated by fans as a rare chance to hear the Songs in the Key of Life era played by the man who wrote it.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Promoter
- Live Nation GmbH
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Songs In The Key of Life Performances - 50th Anniversary Tour Presented by Live Nation Visitors under the age of 16 may only enter if accompanied by a parent, guardian or person with parental authority (at least 18 years old).
- No admission under the age of 6!
- Accessible and wheelchair tickets can be purchased by using our special contact form via this Link or by contacting our hotline at +49 (0)30 - 40 818 824.
- This form as well as the phone line are dedicated to assisting fans who require accessible seating.
- Our competent colleagues from the call centre will help you every day from 10 am - 6 pm.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Stevie Wonder concerts are like
Stevie Wonder concerts are long and unpredictable in the best way. He leads a large band with horns and backing singers, stretches songs out with improvised solos on keyboard and harmonica, and often talks at length about music, politics and love. Between songs he often plays short snippets of other artists' music or explains how a song came together.
The second half is where the hits pile up: Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours and Isn't She Lovely. He likes to split the crowd into sections for call-and-response singing, and shows regularly run well past two hours.
Tips for the Cologne show
- Do not book a tight train or taxi home; the show can run much longer than the ticket suggests.
- Seats with a clear view of the keyboards are worth it, as much of the night centres on his playing.
- Expect to be asked to sing. He will keep going until the crowd gets it right.
New to the music? Songs in the Key of Life is the album to hear first; a large part of any Stevie Wonder set comes from it.
Fans of Stevie Wonder also read our guides to Usher, Bruno Mars and Sting.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Saginaw, Michigan, who signed to Motown at the age of 11. Blind since shortly after birth, he became one of the most influential musicians in popular music, blending soul, funk, R&B, pop and jazz.
His run of albums in the 1970s, from Talking Book and Innervisions to Songs in the Key of Life, is considered one of the greatest in music history. His concerts feature a large band with horns and backing vocalists, with Wonder leading from keyboards and harmonica.
- Origin
- Saginaw, Michigan, United States
- Genre
- Soul / funk / R&B / pop
- Active since
- 1961
- Notable work
- Talking Book (1972), Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974), Songs in the Key of Life (1976), Hotter than July (1980)
- Known for
- Superstition, Sir Duke, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Isn't She Lovely, I Just Called to Say I Love You
Career highlights
- Has won 25 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year three times.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for I Just Called to Say I Love You.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014.
Getting to LANXESS arena
LANXESS arena is an indoor arena in Deutz, Cologne, with a capacity of around 20,000. Köln Messe/Deutz station is a short walk away. The listed address is Willy-Brandt-Platz, Cologne.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Cologne for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Köln Bonn Airport (CGN). A Monday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
With a 20:00 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Stevie Wonder play LANXESS arena?
Stevie Wonder is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 20:00 local time at LANXESS arena.
How do I get to LANXESS arena?
Köln Messe/Deutz station is a short walk away. The venue is in Deutz, Cologne.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Stevie Wonder tickets for Cologne?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
Do Stevie Wonder tickets sell out quickly?
Stevie Wonder tours are rare, and many cities get only a single date. Check the official listing for what is still available on Monday, October 26, 2026.
What should I listen to before seeing Stevie Wonder?
Songs in the Key of Life is the album to hear first; a large part of any Stevie Wonder set comes from it.
What is Stevie Wonder's real name?
Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in 1950 and later took the surname Morris.
What are Stevie Wonder's most famous songs?
His most famous songs include Superstition, Sir Duke, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Isn't She Lovely and I Just Called to Say I Love You.
