The Scorpions rock Hanover: Jubilee for the 60th band anniversary!

The Scorpions rock Hanover: Jubilee for the 60th band anniversary!

On July 6, 2025, the Scorpions celebrated a memorable anniversary concert in the sold-out Heinz von Heiden Arena in Hanover, which was organized on the occasion of their 60th anniversary. Fans from all over the world, even from Brazil, came together to experience the rock legends in their hometown where it all started. The evening started directly with a bang: At 9:50 p.m., the singer Klaus Mine entered the stage, which had to be carefully performed after a spine surgery, but still demonstrated its voice.

The Scorpions, founded in 1965 by Rudolf Schenker in Sarstedt, are one of the most successful rock bands in the world with over 100 million records sold. The anniversary was one of the highlights of their ongoing “Rock Believer World Tour”, which has inspired fans since 2022. The classics such as "The Zoo" and "Wind of Change", which shaped the setlist, will be particularly remembered. The special guests included Judas Priest and Alice Cooper, who provided additional amusement and were able to give the evening an additional shine.

an evening full of memories

The concert was not just a festival for the current line -up, which includes Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Paweł Mąciwoda and Mikkey Dee, but also for the former members. The ex-drummer Herman Rarebell was present and introduced his memoirs, but he and other ex-band members were not invited to the stage. This decision was made because the band works on a new live album that is supposed to appear before Christmas.

The setlist offered a colorful mix of hits that nobody wanted to miss in the audience. The evening culminated in unforgettable songs such as "Still Loving You" and "Rock You like a Hurricane". Klaus Mein dedicated "Send Me an Angel" to his late friend Wolfgang Besemer while the concert ended with a spectacular fireworks.

not only music, but also history

The Scorpions became famous for their historical live performances, including the first appearance of a western rock band in China and the legendary concert at the Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989. Your hymns such as "Wind of Change" are part of rock history and connect generations of fans.

In order to celebrate the anniversary, the Deutsche Post set up special switches for stamps for the band anniversary. A sign of how important this event was for the Hanover region. If you wanted to relax between the songs, you could stay at the shooting festival nearby - a perfect end to an unforgettable night.

Overall, the anniversary concert of the Scorpions was a highlight that will remember the fans for the next few years. In fact, a biographical film entitled "Winds of Change" will be released in 2025, which should come out to match the celebrations of the band's 60th anniversary.