Linkin Park live at Olympiastadion Berlin – Concert Review 2025
- L7
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Expectations
I have to start by saying: I'm not a big Linkin Park fan. Like many, I enjoy the hits, but I never got deeper into their discography. That’s why I wasn’t planning on buying a ticket—until the new material dropped. And honestly, I liked what I heard. This new era of Linkin Park sounded fresh, and that was enough to get me curious. A ticket was bought. Let’s see how this new lineup plays out live.
Arrival, Merch & Beer
We took the S-Bahn from Alexanderplatz—super smooth ride, no delays or overcrowding. I made the classic mistake of forgetting to grab cash before heading out. And guess what? Most food and merch stands only accepted cash. Thankfully, there were ATMs near the entrance, even if the queues were long.
Beer was Warsteiner, cold and tasty. Tip for future visitors: skip the crowded bars near the entrance and walk around the outer stadium area—there are more stands with shorter lines.
As for the cups, they had tour editions, but nothing too special: three colors, basic band logo, and “World Tour” slapped on it. I still took one home—as usual.
The merch was everywhere. Tons of stands inside and out, including the much-hyped Linkin Park x Haribo collab. The lines? Absolute chaos. I didn’t buy anything, but the designs were decent—if you’re a fan, there was plenty to get excited about.
Grandson
Unfortunately, we missed Grandson due to timing, so nothing to report here.
Architects
Architects were exactly what you’d expect: tight performance, great sound, and a devoted fanbase that went all in. Personally, their style isn’t really for me, so after a few songs, we took a break outside. But from the crowd’s reaction? They nailed it.
Linkin Park
The show kicked off with a countdown, and even though the sun hadn’t set yet, the energy was massive right from the start. Berlin's crowd was loud, emotional, and fully present. People were singing, some crying—it was intense.
New vocalist Emily absolutely killed the newer tracks. On the older songs, especially “One Step Closer,” I wasn’t sold at first. But then something clicked. Either the setlist warmed up or her delivery found its stride, but from that point on, it just worked.
Now, let’s talk visuals: the laser show was outstanding. I had seated tickets this time, far back in the “Category 1” section. Normally I’d prefer being closer, but honestly, with the stage setup, massive screens, and those lasers, I had a perfect view. It was one of those rare times where being further back gave me a better experience.
Sound in the Olympiastadion was on point—as I’ve come to expect from this venue.
If there’s one thing that surprised me, it was the total absence of any tribute to Chester Bennington. No photo, no video, nothing. Metallica, for example, always pays tribute to Cliff Burton. Maybe there’s a reason behind this approach, and if you’re a fan who understands it better, feel free to drop a comment.
Final Thoughts
A night of great lights, iconic songs, and solid new material. The ticket prices were steep, but the show matched expectations. Would I pay that price again? Maybe not. But if they’re on a festival lineup—absolutely. See you next time, Linkin Park.
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