{"id":4495,"date":"2025-02-12T12:58:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rheinenergiestadion.de\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2025-07-01T10:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T08:36:54","slug":"kendrick-lamar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rheinenergiestadion.de\/en\/kendrick-lamar\/","title":{"rendered":"KENDRICK LAMAR & SZA"},"content":{"rendered":"
On the 2nd of july<\/span>, 2025, Kendrick<\/span> Lamar<\/span> and<\/span> SZA<\/span> will<\/span> perform<\/span> at<\/span> the<\/span> RheinEnergieSTADION<\/span>\u00a0as<\/span> part<\/span> of<\/span> their<\/span> “Grand<\/span> National<\/span> Tour<\/span>.”<\/span><\/div>\n
A<\/span> multiple<\/span> platinum<\/span> winner<\/span>, Grammy<\/span> Award<\/span> winner<\/span> and<\/span> co<\/span>–founder<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> creative<\/span> label<\/span> pgLang<\/span>, Kendrick<\/span> Lamar<\/span> has<\/span> enjoyed<\/span> huge<\/span> success<\/span> since<\/span> the<\/span> release<\/span> of<\/span> his<\/span> debut<\/span> album<\/span> \u201cgood<\/span> kid<\/span>, m<\/span>.A<\/span>.d<\/span>. city<\/span>\u201d in<\/span> 2012.<\/span><\/div>\n
Since<\/span> its<\/span> release<\/span>, Lamar<\/span> has<\/span> amassed<\/span> a<\/span> total<\/span> of<\/span> 22 Grammy<\/span> wins<\/span> and<\/span> was<\/span> the<\/span> first<\/span> non<\/span>–classical<\/span>, non<\/span>–jazz<\/span> musician<\/span> to<\/span> win<\/span> a<\/span> Pulitzer<\/span> Prize<\/span> for<\/span> his<\/span> 2017 album<\/span> “DAMN<\/span>.” Lamar’s<\/span> most<\/span> recent<\/span> album<\/span>, “GNX<\/span>,” was<\/span> released<\/span> in<\/span> November<\/span> 2024 and<\/span> immediately<\/span> garnered<\/span> rave<\/span> reviews<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Lutz<\/span><\/span> Wingerath<\/span><\/span> is<\/span><\/span> looking<\/span><\/span> forward<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> an<\/span><\/span> outstanding<\/span><\/span> concert<\/span><\/span>: “<\/span>Last<\/span><\/span> year<\/span><\/span> we<\/span><\/span> had<\/span><\/span> an<\/span><\/span> American<\/span><\/span> rapper<\/span><\/span> in<\/span><\/span> Travis<\/span><\/span> Scott<\/span><\/span> and<\/span><\/span> that<\/span><\/span> was<\/span><\/span> a<\/span><\/span> fantastic<\/span><\/span> concert<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>I<\/span><\/span> am<\/span><\/span> very<\/span><\/span> happy<\/span><\/span> that<\/span><\/span> Kendrick<\/span><\/span> Lamar<\/span><\/span> will<\/span><\/span> now<\/span><\/span> play<\/span><\/span> at<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> RheinEnergieSTADION<\/span><\/span>\u00a0with<\/span><\/span> another<\/span><\/span> top<\/span><\/span> international<\/span><\/span> star<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Cologne<\/span><\/span> will<\/span><\/span> once<\/span><\/span> again<\/span><\/span> be<\/span><\/span> able<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> welcome<\/span><\/span> guests<\/span><\/span> from<\/span><\/span> all<\/span><\/span> over<\/span><\/span> Europe<\/span><\/span> for<\/span><\/span> a<\/span><\/span> concert<\/span><\/span> of<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> highest<\/span><\/span> class<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>I’m<\/span><\/span> sure<\/span><\/span> Kendrick<\/span><\/span> Lamar<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>too<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>will<\/span><\/span> make<\/span><\/span> for<\/span><\/span> an<\/span><\/span> unforgettable<\/span><\/span> concert<\/span><\/span> experience<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n

TICKET INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The<\/span> Local<\/span> Ticketmaster<\/span> Presale<\/span> starts<\/span> Feb<\/span>. 12. Feb<\/span>. 9 at<\/span> 9 a<\/span>.m<\/span>., with<\/span> the<\/span> Local<\/span> Ticketmaster<\/span> presale<\/span> starting<\/span> Feb<\/span>. 13. Feb<\/span>. 14 at<\/span> 9 a<\/span>.m<\/span> and<\/span> general<\/span> presale<\/span> starts<\/span> Feb<\/span>. 14. Feb<\/span>. 12 at<\/span> 9 a<\/span>.M<\/span>. Get<\/span> tickets<\/span> here<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
Wheelchair<\/span> users<\/span> and<\/span> people<\/span> with<\/span> disabilities<\/span> marked<\/span> “B<\/span>” should<\/span> contact<\/span> the<\/span> ticket<\/span> call<\/span> centre<\/span>: 49 (0)30-40 818 824 (local<\/span> rate<\/span>). The<\/span> service<\/span> is<\/span> available<\/span> daily<\/span> from<\/span> 10am<\/span> to<\/span> 6pm<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Business<\/span> seat<\/span> tickets<\/span> are<\/span> available<\/span> here<\/span>. If<\/span> you<\/span> have<\/span> any<\/span> questions<\/span> about<\/span> our<\/span> VIP<\/span> products<\/span> or<\/span> are<\/span> interested<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> lodge<\/span>, please<\/span> email<\/span> hospitality<\/span>@koelnersportstaetten<\/span>.de<\/span><\/div>\n

AT A GLANCE <\/strong><\/h4>\n

What? Kendrick Lamar
\nWhen? 02.07.2025
\nWhere? RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne
\nLocal organiser? Dirk Becker Entertainment
\nProtection<\/span><\/span> of<\/span><\/span> minors<\/span><\/span>? <\/span>The<\/span><\/span> guidelines<\/span><\/span> of<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> organizer<\/span><\/span> apply<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>Visitors<\/span><\/span> under<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> age<\/span><\/span> of<\/span><\/span> 16 <\/span>are<\/span><\/span> only<\/span><\/span> allowed<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> enter<\/span><\/span> if<\/span><\/span> accompanied<\/span><\/span> by<\/span><\/span> a<\/span><\/span> legal<\/span><\/span> guardian<\/span><\/span> (<\/span>at<\/span><\/span> least<\/span><\/span> 18 <\/span>years<\/span><\/span> old<\/span><\/span>). <\/span>Children<\/span><\/span> under<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> age<\/span><\/span> of<\/span><\/span> 6 <\/span>are<\/span><\/span> not<\/span><\/span> allowed<\/span><\/span> for<\/span><\/span> health<\/span><\/span> reasons<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
\nAccessibility? More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Resident Protection Concept will be implemented starting at 3:30 PM.<\/strong>
Further information can be found [here<\/strong>].<\/p>\n

Attention:<\/strong>
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!<\/p>\n

From the P+R parking area \u201cWeiden West,\u201d tram line 1 runs directly to RheinEnergieSTADION. The KVB will operate additional special trains on this line.<\/p>\n

From the stop \u201cHaus Vorst\/Marsdorf,\u201d K\u00f6lner Sportst\u00e4tten GmbH offers a free shuttle service<\/strong>, bringing guests close to the stadium before the concert \u2014 to the bus stop \u201cS\u00fcdallee\/Junkersdorf.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the concert ends, the shuttle service will be available for 1.5 hours<\/strong> from that location back to \u201cHaus Vorst\/Marsdorf.\u201d<\/p>\n

Due to high traffic volume, arriving by car may result in long wait times.
We strongly recommend<\/strong> not coming to the stadium by car!<\/p>\n

Advance ticket sales for parking have ended.<\/strong>
There will be a day-of ticket booth<\/strong> at the parking lots.<\/p>\n

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SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The following schedule is planned for the concert:<\/p>\n

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    Doors open:<\/strong> from 4:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    VIP access:<\/strong> from 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Opening act:<\/strong> from 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kendrick Lamar & SZA:<\/strong> approx. from 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    YOUTH PROTECTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    We do not recommend<\/strong> bringing children under 6 years of age.<\/p>\n

    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 (\u201cwith parental consent form\u201d) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

    The necessary form for download<\/strong> can be found [here<\/strong>].<\/p>\n

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    BAGS & BACKPACKS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Bag checks and body searches will be conducted at the entrance to the event site.<\/p>\n

    Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Please limit what you bring to the following:<\/p>\n

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      Bag or backpack no larger than DIN A4 size<\/strong> (21 x 29.7 cm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Please do not bring<\/strong> the following items:<\/p>\n

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        Bags or backpacks larger than DIN A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Bulky items of any kind (suitcases, baskets, helmets, strollers, large umbrellas, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Electronic devices (laptops, tablets, cameras, audio\/video recorders, GoPros, selfie sticks, large power banks, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Professional cameras with interchangeable and\/or zoom lenses or video function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Weapons or items that could pose a danger to the artist or audience (knives, tasers, batons, pepper spray, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Fireworks, laser pointers, air horns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Any containers made of glass, PET, Tetra Pak, cans, or food in packaging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Flashlights, key or wallet chains, glow sticks, laser pointers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Large flags or posters (including poles)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Umbrellas of any kind<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Binoculars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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