EURO 2024 Round of 16: Guide for Live Music, Parties and Football

The group stage of EURO 2024 is over, and now it's time for the Round of 16, where the competition gets tougher and every match matters even more. If you're new here, we recently talked about the EURO 2024 group stage and all the fun parties and live concerts that took place during that time. You can read about it here to catch up on the exciting events and atmosphere that made the group stage special.

Now, most of the teams that qualified already know who they will play against in the Round of 16. This gives them time to plan and get ready for their next matches. Meanwhile, the teams that still have games to play know what they need to do to avoid facing the stronger teams in the knockout rounds. So far, nine teams have secured their spots in this next stage of the competition, which is happening in different cities across Germany. The excitement is building as fans look forward to seeing which teams will make it to the quarter-finals.

EURO 2024 is Germany's first big tournament as hosts since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The country is filled with excitement and pride as it welcomes football fans from all over the world. Matches are taking place in ten cities, each offering its own unique experiences and cultural highlights. From the busy capital city of Berlin to historic cities like Munich and Cologne, the tournament is not just about football; it also celebrates Germany's rich culture and warm hospitality.

First, let's check out the upcoming round of 16 games and their venues.

Upcoming Games (Round of 16):

June 29

Switzerland vs Italy, Olympiastadion Berlin
Germany vs Denmark, BVB Stadion Dortmund

June 30

Spain vs Georgia, Cologne Stadium
England vs Slovakia, Arena AufSchalke

July 1st

France vs Belgium, Düsseldorf Arena
Portugal vs Slovenia, Frankfurt Arena

July 2nd

Austria vs Türkiye, Leipzig Stadium
Romania vs Netherlands, Munich Football Arena

Live Music in these cities

So, for the Round of 16 phase, we will have games in the following cities: Berlin, Dortmund, Cologne, Gelsenkirchen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Leipzig and Munich.

If you happen to be somewhere near these places during the EURO 2024's Round of 16, these are some things you can do:

Berlin

July 2nd: Judas Priest at the Max-Schmeling-Halle

July 2nd: Toto at the Zitadelle Spandau

July 2nd: Pearl Jam at the Waldbühne

July 3rd: Gloria Groove at the Cassiopeia

Dortmund

There will be no concerts during the Round of 16, but here are some good places you can go:

Domicil, a jazz bar very old school.

Strobels is a cozy bar for a nice happy hour party.

Cologne

July 1st: Lord Huron at the Live Music Hall

Gelsenkirchen

There will be no concerts during the Round of 16, but here are some good places you can go:

Sailor's Pub, live music, good food, good beer, and a very cozy ambient.

Düsseldorf

June 30: Rema at the Mitsubishi Electric HALLE

Frankfurt

July 3rd: Steel Panther at the Batschkapp Frankfurt

Leipzig

There will be no concerts during the Round of 16, but here are some good places you can go:

Flowerpower Leipzig Musikkneipe, if you are into rock n' roll and some good beer, that's your place.

Munich

July 1st: Beth Hart at the Tollwood Sommerfestival

This is it, guys! Don't forget to stay tuned here as we will publish one last article covering the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final!

See you in a week!