Sondaschule – “Wir bleiben wach” Tour 2026

Sold-out headliner shows, three top ten albums in a row and a permanent guest at all well-known festivals. Celebrated for cosmopolitan texts and lived multiculturalism, as it has been celebrated in the pot for decades. Invitations from scene greats like The Offspring, Broilers, Flogging Molly or Bad Religion to play joint concerts as special guests – In the meantime 24. The six Ruhrpottlers of the SONDASCHULE are in the hottest phase of their history.

Sondaschule is a well-known German ska-punk band from Mülheim an der Ruhr and Oberhausen, founded in 1999. They are famous for their energetic live shows and a sound that blends punk rock with brass sections, reggae, and pop influences.

• Latest Album: Their newest studio album, Wir bleiben wach, was released on September 26, 2025. It features a high-energy mix of ska and punk, following the success of their 2022 Top 10 album Unbesiegbar.
• 2026 Tour: The band is currently touring on the “Wir bleiben Wach Tour 2”, which continues through late 2026 with stops in cities like Köln (December 11), Rostock (December 5), and Linz (November 26).
• 25th Anniversary: A massive celebration titled “Mega Circle Pott” is scheduled for December 11, 2027, at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund to mark 25 years of the band.

• Style: They often sing in German, using humor and social commentary. Critics frequently compare them to bands like Die Ärzte or WIZO.
• Origins: The name “Sondaschule” was a tongue-in-cheek response to the rigid “Old School” vs. “New School” labels in the ska scene.
• Lineup: The core members include singer Costa Cannabis (Tim Kleinrensing) and guitarist Chemokeule (Mirko Klautmann). Tragically, longtime guitarist Daniel Junker passed away unexpectedly in 2021.