BHZ Open Air Berlin

BHZ — Berlin Rap with its Own Signature

The collective BHZ (short for “Berliner Heroes Zone”) is one of the most defining phenomena in German rap of recent years. Hailing from Schöneberg, the crew around Big Pat, Dead Dawg, Longus Mongus, Monk and Aki has developed from an insider tip in Berlin's underground scene to one of the most successful live acts in German rap within a few years. Their mix of Boombap, melodic trap, and unsparing lyrics about Berlin, friendship, and independence has built an extremely loyal fanbase.

The First Open Air in Their Hometown

After several sold-out arena shows at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Max-Schmeling-Halle, and Columbiahalle, the crew is bringing their own open-air concert to Berlin for the first time in 2026. The venue is the Zitadelle Spandau — one of Northern Germany's oldest fortresses, located in the Spandau district at the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers. The courtyard concerts at the Citadel are among Germany's most sought-after live locations thanks to their historic walls, natural acoustics, and special atmosphere.

What to Expect

BHZ is known for concerts that oscillate between raw live energy and carefully composed transitions. You can expect:

• A setlist spanning all albums — from “Berliner Heroes Zone” to the latest solo and collective releases
• A live band instead of a pure playback show — typical for BHZ concerts
• Likely guests from the wider Berlin rap scene
• Main stage in the inner courtyard of the Citadel against the backdrop of the fortress walls
• Entry from 5:00 PM, concert start at 6:30 PM, end around 11:00 PM

Spandau as a Berlin Concert Backdrop

The Zitadelle Spandau in the Haselhorst/Spandau district has been one of Berlin's most important open-air venues since the 2000s — artists like Bob Dylan, Lana Del Rey, Iron Maiden, and Wanda have played here. For BHZ, whose sound is often described as “typically West Berlin,” Spandau (itself a West Berlin district since reunification) is a symbolically fitting location. From Spandau station, you can reach the fortress in about a ten-minute walk across the Juliusturm bridge.