Xavier Naidoo Sells Out Cologne Comeback Shows, Warns Fans Against Ticket Fraud
Shows marking Naidoo’s first live performances in six years have drawn strong celebrity support even as the singer remains on trial for alleged hate speech.
Overview
- Xavier Naidoo has scheduled two concerts at Cologne’s Lanxess Arena on December 16 and 17, both of which sold out immediately.
- His team has cautioned fans against buying from unauthorized resellers and directed them to official platforms such as Ticketmaster Resale and Eventim fanSALE.
- These performances mark Naidoo’s first live concerts since his six-year hiatus following controversies over antisemitic remarks and COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
- Comedian Oliver Pocher and singer Pietro Lombardi have publicly endorsed the comeback, praising Naidoo’s return and new material.
- Naidoo continues to face two hate-speech trials at the Mannheim Regional Court with proceedings still under way.