Every year there are many great concerts in Berlin. In the last years famous names like the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and many more have performed in the capital of Germany. The downside of those concerts is that they are usually quite expensive with tickets above 100€. If you do not want to spend this much money on a concert you can always decide to visit a tribute concert instead. We listed some of the best cover bands concerts in Berlin in 2025.
Cover bands concerts in Berlin
Just like the real bands like to visit cities like Berlin, cover bands also visit vibrant cities and do tours. Every year hundreds of cover bands visit Berlin. Usually tickets cost around 25-40€. This is only a fraction of the price for a real concert of the Dire Straits, Rolling Stones or Eagles. Another good thing is that cover bands usually play all the greatest hits and not the latest album (with songs you might not know yet).
We have selected a range of cover concerts in Berlin for 3 of the best bands in the world:
Dire Straits cover bands
Mark Knopfler and the Dire Straits created some of the greatest songs ever made. Millions of people still listen to hits like Money for Nothing and Sultans of Swing. The Dire Straits disbanded in 1988, then came back together in 1990 but then unfortunately dissolved again in 1995. If you still want to experience their songs live in concert, you have the following options to go and see a tribute concert in Berlin this year:
#1: The Dire Straits Experience
It’s tricky to categorise the Dire Straits Experience as a cover band of the Dire Straits because the band was formed by Chris White, who is a former member of the Dire Straits. As you can see in the image, huge crowds of people come to see this tribute band perform live. In April 2025 they are planning to perform in Berlin and if you loved the Dire Straits you should make sure you are part of this concert.
2 April – Columbiahalle (52 – 75€)
#2: Dire Strats – Tribute
The Dire sTrats is the most booked tribute band of the Dire Straits in Europe. They have already done more than 800 concerts and know how to get a crowd going. This tribute concert will happen on the 24th of May in the west of Berlin.
24 May – Ernst-Reuter-Saal im Rathaus (49€)
#3: One Night of Dire Straits
Neuenhagen is located east of Berlin and can be reached by train from station Alexanderplatz in 40 minutes. The show “One Night of Dire Straits” will take you on a journey with lead singer Alex Moll and his band. Get ready to enjoy the greatest songs of Mark Knopfler and the Dire Straits. Tickets start from 44€.
8 February – Bürgerhaus in Neuenhagen (44€)
Rolling Stones tribute concerts
It should not come as a surprise that many bands are covering the greatest rock and roll band in the world. With ticket-prices way above 200€ it can be quite the investment to be part of a Rolling Stones concert. Going for the tribute band can be a viable alternative. In 2025 you can go and see a Rolling Stones cover band in Berlin:
#1: Get Stoned
A great tribute band of the Rolling Stones is called Get Stoned. It’s unique that they accompanied by a horn trio on stage. No other cover band offers this and it gives that extra dimension to the songs making it even more similar to the original.
27 September – Neu Helgoland (24€)
#2: Starfucker
Starfucker is the most booked cover band of the Rolling Stones in Germany. The band has performed live on television with legends like Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison. You can see them perform live in the beginning of February 2025 in the Wabe in Berlin.
7 February – Wabe (25€)
Queen Tribute Shows
The Dire Straits decided to stop playing together but with Queen it’s a different story: Freddy Mercury died in 1991, leaving the world with some of the best songs ever made. Since 2004 Brian May and Roger Taylor have been touring with new vocalists Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert as Queen +. In 2018 the movie Bohemian Rhapsody came out and boosted the interest in Freddy Mercury once again.
#1: One Vision of Queen
One Vision of Queen is not a cover band in the classic sense but more a show dedicated to Freddy Mercury and Queen. The show is led by lead singer Marc Martel which is seen as the vocal reincarnation of Freddy Mercury. This show should be on your bucket list if you are planning to visit a Queen tribute concert in Berlin.
18 October – Über Arena (45 – 100€)
