Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Open Air – Lingener Sommer

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds — A Living Legend

Nick Cave has been one of rock's most influential voices since the early 1980s. With his band The Bad Seeds, which has existed in various line-ups since 1983, he has created a body of work unparalleled in its depth, lyrical power, and musical versatility. From 'From Her to Eternity' (1984) through 'Murder Ballads' (1996) and 'Push the Sky Away' (2013) to the current album 'Wild God' (2024), Cave has repeatedly redefined the boundaries of songwriting.

The 'Wild God' Tour 2026

The album 'Wild God', released in summer 2024, marks a turning point in the band's work: after years of grief and reflection (marked by Cave's personal losses), 'Wild God' is a loud, hopeful, anthemic album. Songs like 'Frogs', 'Joy', and 'Long Dark Night' have dominated the Bad Seeds' live sets in recent concerts. The European summer tour 2026 is the next stage of this journey — and Lingen is among the selected locations.

EmslandArena Lingen — An Unusual Venue

The EmslandArena Lingen is one of the most modern event venues in northwestern Germany. For the Nick Cave concert, the open-air format will be realized on the adjacent festival grounds — a special atmosphere shaped by the arena's architecture and the surrounding area. Hosting an act of this caliber is a major coup for the region.

A Must-Attend for Songwriting Fans

Nick Cave concerts are not ordinary rock shows — they are musical experiences of high emotional intensity. Classic songs like 'Into My Arms', 'Red Right Hand', 'The Mercy Seat', and 'O Children' alternate with the anthemic new pieces from 'Wild God'. Anyone who has experienced one of his shows knows why Cave is considered one of the most significant living songwriters.

Tickets and Travel

Tickets start at €78.25 via Eventim and Lingen's ticket outlets. Pre-sale has been ongoing since October 8, 2025 — early booking is strongly recommended for concerts of this magnitude. Lingen is easily accessible via the A31 motorway and by train (DB); shuttle services to the EmslandArena are available from the train station.