Katy Perry enchants Hanover: Sci-Fi show with new songs!

Katy Perry enchants Hanover: Sci-Fi show with new songs!

An exciting event is coming up: On October 17, 2025, pop icon Katy Perry will be making a guest appearance at the ZAG Arena in Hanover. The concert is part of their current tour “The Lifetimes Tour”, which celebrates the new album “143”. This tour, which began on April 23, 2025 in Mexico and will conclude on December 7, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, promises to be an exciting experience.

Perry, who flew into space with Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin in April 2025, will present her live show in a video game style. She embodies a half-human, half-machine figure who fights against an artificial intelligence. Not only was this celebrated as a creative decision, but it also raised questions about the environmental footprint and costs of such PR moves, especially given the criticism she faced during and after her spaceflight. During the flight she sang “What a Wonderful World” and plans to write a song about this extraordinary experience, which only increases the anticipation of the concert and contributes to the topic under discussion.

Album under the radar

However, the album “143,” released on September 20, 2024, does not come without its controversies. It received mostly negative reviews, with an average score of 37 on Metacritic. Most reviewers agree that the album lacks originality and many of the tracks seem dated. Despite guest voices from well-known artists such as 21 Savage, Doechii, J.I.D and Kim Petras, the work is perceived as a collection of uninspired material.

Although “143” achieved moderate placements in the international album charts, it only reached 16th place in Germany. Critics not only criticize the lack of freshness of the songs, but also question where Perry's career could develop after this release. Given mainstream pop's ongoing success story with stars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, it may be difficult to stay in the spotlight while the number of new pop albums has plummeted since 2008.

Culture and economy in transition

Pop music is still very popular in Germany, although the number of releases has fallen significantly. Proof of its continued relevance are the approximately 3.76 million concertgoers who attended an event at least once a month in 2021. For many, attending a concert is more than just entertainment – ​​it is a cultural highlight. Katy Perry's performance will certainly be no exception.

With a spectacular production and catchy melodies, for many she is a living legend of pop music. So it remains to be hoped that the show in Hanover will allow the memories of their heyday between 2008 and 2013 as well as their latest musical endeavors to shine in a brilliant light.

While rumors of a supposed romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are swirling in the background, the focus is clearly on the upcoming spectacle. Expectations are high, and fans can't wait to see if Perry can maintain her place at the heart of pop music.

Curious people can definitely look forward to an unforgettable night - both for long-established fans and for new fans.

NDR reports on the event, while the Reviews of “143” should not be overlooked on Metacritic. For further information on the pop genre, it's worth taking a look at Statista.