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KENDRICK LAMAR & SZA

On the 2nd of july, 2025, Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform at the RheinEnergieSTADION as part of theirGrand National Tour.”
A multiple platinum winner, Grammy Award winner and cofounder of the creative label pgLang, Kendrick Lamar has enjoyed huge success since the release of his debut albumgood kid, m.A.d. cityin 2012.
Since its release, Lamar has amassed a total of 22 Grammy wins and was the first nonclassical, nonjazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 albumDAMN.” Lamar’s most recent album, “GNX,” was released in November 2024 and immediately garnered rave reviews.
Lutz Wingerath is looking forward to an outstanding concert: “Last year we had an American rapper in Travis Scott and that was a fantastic concert. I am very happy that Kendrick Lamar will now play at the RheinEnergieSTADION with another top international star. Cologne will once again be able to welcome guests from all over Europe for a concert of the highest class. I’m sure Kendrick Lamar, too, will make for an unforgettable concert experience.

TICKET INFORMATION

The Local Ticketmaster Presale starts Feb. 12. Feb. 9 at 9 a.m., with the Local Ticketmaster presale starting Feb. 13. Feb. 14 at 9 a.m and general presale starts Feb. 14. Feb. 12 at 9 a.M. Get tickets here.
Wheelchair users and people with disabilities markedBshould contact the ticket call centre: 49 (0)30-40 818 824 (local rate). The service is available daily from 10am to 6pm.
Business seat tickets are available here. If you have any questions about our VIP products or are interested in a lodge, please email hospitality@koelnersportstaetten.de

AT A GLANCE

What? Kendrick Lamar
When? 02.07.2025
Where? RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne
Local organiser? Dirk Becker Entertainment
Protection of minors? The guidelines of the organizer apply. Visitors under the age of 16 are only allowed to enter if accompanied by a legal guardian (at least 18 years old). Children under the age of 6 are not allowed for health reasons.
Accessibility? More information here.

DIRECTIONS

More information here.

The Resident Protection Concept will be implemented starting at 3:30 PM.
Further information can be found [here].

Attention:
There is no possibility to stop your vehicle near the RheinEnergieSTADION to drop off or pick up concert visitors. Stopping at the roadside is strictly prohibited!

From the P+R parking area “Weiden West,” tram line 1 runs directly to RheinEnergieSTADION. The KVB will operate additional special trains on this line.

From the stop “Haus Vorst/Marsdorf,” Kölner Sportstätten GmbH offers a free shuttle service, bringing guests close to the stadium before the concert — to the bus stop “Südallee/Junkersdorf.”

After the concert ends, the shuttle service will be available for 1.5 hours from that location back to “Haus Vorst/Marsdorf.”

Due to high traffic volume, arriving by car may result in long wait times.
We strongly recommend not coming to the stadium by car!

Advance ticket sales for parking have ended.
There will be a day-of ticket booth at the parking lots.


SCHEDULE

The following schedule is planned for the concert:

  • Doors open: from 4:30 PM

  • VIP access: from 6:00 PM

  • Opening act: from 6:30 PM

  • Kendrick Lamar & SZA: approx. from 7:30 PM


YOUTH PROTECTION

We do not recommend bringing children under 6 years of age.

According to the German Youth Protection Act (JuSchG), children and adolescents under 16 may only attend concerts when accompanied by a legal guardian (typically a parent) or an authorized chaperone (“with parental consent form”) — each with a valid ticket.
Teens under 16 may stay without time restriction if accompanied by an authorized chaperone.
Adolescents aged 16 and older may attend without an escort until midnight, and after midnight only with an authorized chaperone.

The necessary form for download can be found [here].


BAGS & BACKPACKS

Bag checks and body searches will be conducted at the entrance to the event site.

Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.

Please limit what you bring to the following:

  • Bag or backpack no larger than DIN A4 size (21 x 29.7 cm)

Please do not bring the following items:

  • Bags or backpacks larger than DIN A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

  • Bulky items of any kind (suitcases, baskets, helmets, strollers, large umbrellas, etc.)

  • Electronic devices (laptops, tablets, cameras, audio/video recorders, GoPros, selfie sticks, large power banks, etc.)

  • Professional cameras with interchangeable and/or zoom lenses or video function

  • Weapons or items that could pose a danger to the artist or audience (knives, tasers, batons, pepper spray, etc.)

  • Fireworks, laser pointers, air horns

  • Any containers made of glass, PET, Tetra Pak, cans, or food in packaging

  • Flashlights, key or wallet chains, glow sticks, laser pointers

  • Large flags or posters (including poles)

  • Umbrellas of any kind

  • Binoculars