Till Lindemann live in Frankfurt, Festhalle, Concert Review

L7
Nov 9
3 min read

Expectations

Second German date of the tour, and my first arena show of this run after seeing the festival set in Uelzen earlier this year. In Uelzen I had the feeling Till wasn’t fully into it. This time I expected something different, bigger stage, bigger production, and hopefully a frontman who really wants to be there. Frankfurt usually has great crowds, and even though the show wasn’t officially sold out, from where I stood it looked packed and the mood was strong.

Arrival, Merch & Beer

Some cities sold a Golden Circle ticket in advance. Frankfurt didn’t. Instead, if you arrived early and there was space, staff handed out wristbands for the front‑of‑stage area. Doors were listed at 18:30, I got there around 18:45, it was surprisingly empty, and I was lucky enough to get a wristband. Tip for anyone following the tour, if you don’t see Golden Circle on the ticket page, go early, they might do the same system.

Merch was standard tour pricing. I grabbed the tour shirt for 45 euros, the classic tour artwork on the front and dates on the back. Fit was perfect in M, print quality fine. Posters were 5 euros, simple design, personally I’d love to see city posters for each stop, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Dresden, and so on.

Tour cups were a highlight for collectors. I counted three designs, one in the style of the Zunge re‑edition artwork, one with the tour motif, and one that looked like it referenced either Ich hasse Kinder or Meine Welt. Deposit seemed to be 3 euros, with beer at 6 euros, so 9 total at the register. Beer was Becks. Not my favorite, but ice cold and perfectly drinkable for a show.

Aesthetic Perfection

Aesthetic Perfection have been the regular support on many Lindemann tours. In the past, they didn’t fully click for me, even if friends around me love them. This time it worked. The sound from my spot was clear, the set felt focused, and I actually had a lot of fun. Only one opener, which I prefer, and a strong warm‑up for the night.

Till Lindemann

First impression, a much more engaged Till than what I saw in Uelzen. Big room, big intent. Vocals were strong, and the whole band looked refreshed. There are some new faces, including a new bassist who stood out visually and musically. Two dancers supported several numbers, mostly with movement pieces, sometimes adding drum parts. The drummer was a machine, and his parts, for example in “Altes Fleisch”, were a joy to watch, brutal and precise.

Setlist wise, I enjoy almost everything in the catalog, so I’m easy to please. There was a short “Knebel” moment that blended into “Übers Meer”, which ended up being a personal highlight, it sounded much better live than I expected. The new singles were there, too, including Und die Engel singen, plus “Prostitution”. “Meine Welt” only appeared as an intro fragment.

Classics delivered exactly what people wanted: “Fat”, “Golden Shower”, “Skills in Pills”, “Fish On”, “Tanzlehrerin” and more. During “Tanzlehrerin” they used a beautiful light play, and one of the dancers did a Spanish-flavored routine that fit the song perfectly.

Overall, the show felt sharper and more committed than the festival set I saw earlier. Bigger stage, better pacing, and a frontman clearly in the mood to perform.

Final Thoughts

This was the Lindemann arena show I wanted to see. Strong vocals, a band that feels locked in, smart use of dancers and lights, and a set that mixes new singles with the expected favorites. Tickets still seemed available in several cities when I checked earlier, so if you’re on the fence, I can recommend it without hesitation.

I’m already planning to catch four or five more dates. Next up for me is Dortmund with friends. If Till keeps performing like this, I can see him doing this for years to come.