Will Smith makes Wolfsburg go wild despite the rain – an unforgettable evening!

Will Smith makes Wolfsburg go wild despite the rain – an unforgettable evening!

Wolfsburg experienced an unexpected summer highlight on July 12, 2025, when the multifaceted artist Will Smith performed in the sold-out Autostadt. Despite the autumnal weather with rain and temperatures around 18 degrees, the audience was not deterred. Around 9,600 fans came to see the actor in his new role as a musician.

Will Smith, who presented himself as a “new artist for German fans” during the concert, knew how to inspire the audience. He kept spirits high with hits like “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami” and “Wild Wild West.” Many visitors were well prepared and wore rain jackets and ponchos. The atmosphere was characterized by good spirits and a unique energy that even the rain couldn't diminish.

Emotional moments on stage

Particularly touching was an emotional tribute Smith dedicated to his late fellow actor James Avery, known as Uncle Phil. Accompanied by a violin player, he showed a black and white photo of Avery, which visibly touched the audience. The gratitude Smith showed for his fans was very well received. He thanked us several times for the passionate welcome and support – despite the adverse weather conditions.

The concert, which lasted less than an hour and a half and ended surprisingly early, also marked the start of his German tour. In addition to this event in Wolfsburg, other concerts in Hamburg, Hanover and Frankfurt are on the program. The show in Hamburg, which takes place on July 13th, is also sold out, while tickets are still available for the performances in Hanover and Frankfurt.

A comeback after two decades

Will Smith presents not only his most famous hits, but also songs from his new album “Based on a True Story”, which is his first studio album in 20 years. This project creates high expectations as the anticipation among its over 10.7 million monthly listeners is immense. Smith thanks his fans for their loyalty and support, and he shows it through his heartfelt performance.

While a few lines about the evening made the audience dance with joy, the rain probably only presented a small hurdle for the tireless fans. Overall, the evening was a complete success - Smith proved once again that he is not only great in the film business, but also has a good hand as a live artist. If you still want to take advantage of the chance to see Smith live, you should hurry up, because tickets are disappearing quickly.

Further information about Will Smith's concert and tour is available at nau.ch, allevents.in and ticketstart.de available.