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Backstreet Boys Begin Ten‑Night Düsseldorf Residency

The band's only European shows for 2026 are set to boost city tourism through curated fan experiences and limited merchandise.

Overview

  • The residency, expanded to ten shows after heavy demand, runs at Merkur Spiel‑Arena from 25 September to 7 October and is promoted as the Backstreet Boys' only European run in 2026.
  • Visit Düsseldorf and local reports say more than 400,000 tickets have been sold, leaving only small numbers of seats for a few later dates.
  • A branded 'BSB DUS Terminal' pop‑up opened in the Altstadt on 23 September offering exclusive apparel, a limited 'Millennium 2.0 – Düsseldorf' double LP and a 7'' single available at the store and arena merch stalls.
  • Hotel occupancy on key concert nights is near capacity in sampled hotels, and Visit Düsseldorf expects multi‑million euro effects for hospitality and retail as fans use themed city tours, 90s events and museum singalongs.
  • Promoters and the arena have issued arrival and security rules to speed entry, including recommending public transport and limiting bags to DIN A4 size, and singer Brian Littrell asked fans to wear white with touches of baby blue to create a unified show look.