Kraftwerk’s 50 Years of Autobahn tour is poised to electrify North America in 2025, marking half a century since their seminal Autobahn album and their 1975 U.S. debut. Ralf Hütter and the legendary electro pioneers are set to traverse 25 cities, delivering their acclaimed multimedia performances—a synthesis of music, visuals, and performance art that embodies their “Gesamtkunstwerk” ethos.
The tour kicks off in March, winding through Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Denver, Vancouver, Austin, and more, culminating with a stop at Coachella.
The announcement came with a sleek video featuring skateboarding icon Tony Hawk, a surprising but fitting nod to the band’s enduring cultural relevance.
Formed in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and the late Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk initially experimented with avant-garde approaches as an art collective. By the mid-1970s, they achieved fame with their innovative electronic style, influencing electro, hip-hop, and techno.
Kraftwerk’s lyrics intricately wove themes of post-war European urban life and technology, encapsulating experiences like car travels on the Autobahn, train journeys, and the use of home computers. Deeply influenced by the modernist Bauhaus aesthetic, they viewed art as fundamentally intertwined with daily life. Their lyrics, often minimalistic, skillfully balanced an innocent appreciation and a subtle caution regarding the modern world. This lyrical approach not only played a key role in the rhythm of their songs but also delved into the paradoxes of modern urban existence.
Kraftwerk’s songs frequently highlighted the simultaneous sense of alienation and the joy that modern technology brings, presenting a complex, multifaceted view of contemporary life. Their use of synthesizers and drum machines, in turn, revolutionized music. In 2019, Kraftwerk were nominated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and were finally inducted in 2021. The band recently completed a groundbreaking nine-show residency at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the esteemed home of the LA Philharmonic. Earlier this week, Kraftwerk were among the first wave of artists confirmed for the inaugural Forever Now Festival, the sister festival to Cruel World.
For the 50 Years of Autobahn tour, expect an immersive audiovisual experience, where Kraftwerk’s groundbreaking soundscapes meet pulsating visuals, resonating with the same innovation that transformed them into icons of electronic music. With Autobahn as its beating heart, this tour is both a celebration of legacy and a forward-facing acknowledgement of Kraftwerk’s timeless influence.
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March 6, 2025 Philadelphia, Franklin Music Hall
March 7, 2025 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
March 8, 2025 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
March 10, 2025 Montreal, QC Place des Arts
March 11, 2025 Boston, MA Boch Center Wang Theatre
March 13, 2025 Brooklyn, NY Kings Theatre
March 14, 2025 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
March 16, 2025 Washington, DC The Anthem
March 17, 2025 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
March 19, 2025 Orlando, FL Steinmetz Hall
March 20, 2025 Miami, FL Adrienne Arsht Center
March 23, 2025 Atlanta, GA The Eastern
March 24, 2025 New Orleans, LA Orpheum Theater
March 25, 2025 Memphis, TN Overton Park Shell
March 26, 2025 Nashville, TN The Pinnacle
March 28, 2025 Detroit, MI Masonic Cathedral Theatre
March 29, 2025 Chicago, IL The Auditorium
March 30, 2025 Minneapolis, MN Orpheum Theatre
March 31, 2025 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
April 2, 2025 Denver, CO Ellie Caulkins Opera House
April 6, 2025 Portland, OR Keller Auditorium
April 7, 2025 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
April 16, 2025 Salt Lake City, UT The Union
April 23, 2025 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
April 24, 2025 Dallas, TX Majestic Theatre
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