Rödinghausen makes Music — AC/DC Tribute & FIFA World Cup Public Viewing

Rödinghausen macht Musik — the Summer Concert Series

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM, the Mehrgenerationenpark in Rödinghausen opens for an AC/DC tribute concert as part of the "Rödinghausen macht Musik" series. The AC/DC tribute band Big is invited — with the classic rock hits setlist of the Australian rock legends, connecting generations. The event is part of a planned double feature: following the concert, the infrastructure is intended to be used for public viewing of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — when the German team plays.

2026 FIFA World Cup in North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. A special challenge for German public viewing organizers: the kick-off times are different than usual due to the time difference. Some matches start in the early Central European Summer Time, others late in the evening. Rödinghausen is using this World Cup attention to combine two attractive formats — a rock concert before the match, followed immediately by public viewing.

Open-Air in the Mehrgenerationenpark

The Mehrgenerationenpark is a central green space in Rödinghausen — as the name suggests, designed as a meeting place for all age groups. A stage and technical equipment will be temporarily set up for "Rödinghausen macht Musik". Seating on the lawn, mobile food stalls, and drink vendors complete the open-air experience. The park is easily accessible by car and bus.

AC/DC Tribute — Rock for All Generations

An AC/DC tribute band offers songs that have shaped the rock repertoire since the 1970s: "Highway to Hell", "Thunderstruck", "Back in Black", "T.N.T.", "You Shook Me All Night Long". These classics work across generations — parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren can play along with the riffs on air guitar. This is the hallmark of the "Rödinghausen macht Musik" series: concerts that reach all age groups.

Rödinghausen — the Municipality in the Herford District

Rödinghausen is a municipality with around 9,500 inhabitants in the Herford district in Ostwestfalen-Lippe. It is located in the Wiehengebirge mountains on the border with Lower Saxony and is predominantly rural. The town is primarily known for its football club SV Rödinghausen, which plays in the Regionalliga West and repeatedly competes against third-division teams. This makes the public viewing of the World Cup match in the "football municipality" of Rödinghausen particularly fitting.

Admission and Practicalities

Exact tickets, prices, and concert end times have not yet been finalized (as of May 2026) — the organizer is the municipality of Rödinghausen, which manages the event itself. For the latest information, it's worth calling the Tourist Information (05746 948200) or checking roedinghausen.de.