Carmen
Travel editor at Reisedrop · 2026-10-02
Rod Stewart is not bringing «The Final Encore» to Switzerland in 2027. For Swiss fans, that turns the tour into a city break: concert at night, plus a weekend with easy transport, good food and a hotel that still makes sense after the show. Confirmed dates include the tour opener on 23 April in Dublin 3Arena, then 11 May London The O2, 28 May Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, 29 May Antwerp, 1 June Berlin Uber Arena, 3 June Düsseldorf PSD Bank Dome, 20 June Munich Olympiahalle, 22 June Pula Arena, 24 June Prague O2 Arena and 24 July Hanover ZAG Arena.
Which cities make the most sense from Switzerland
For an easy concert weekend, Munich and Düsseldorf stand out because they can work both by train and by short flight from Switzerland. Prague and Amsterdam fit better as classic 2-night city breaks with a full day before or after the show. Pula is the outlier: the 22 June concert in the amphitheatre suits a mini holiday with sea, old town and a late summer evening rather than a pure one-night concert run. London and Dublin are emotionally big picks, but they usually need more planning and more budget flexibility.
Check direct flights from ZRH, BSL and GVA first
For these dates, it makes sense to check the simplest direct options from Zurich ZRH, Basel BSL and Geneva GVA before choosing the city. Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, London, Dublin and often Düsseldorf or Munich are usually the strongest candidates for straightforward access. For Pula, seasonality matters more: not every Swiss departure airport will have the same frequency, and direct services can vary a lot by weekday. If you fly from Basel, remember the airport’s cross-border setup and plan your journey back into Switzerland realistically.
Hotel location matters more than city-centre romance
After a concert, the best area is not always the prettiest one. Look for hotels either within walking distance of the venue or on a direct public transport line with no late-night changes. At major venues such as The O2 in London, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam or O2 Arena in Prague, smart positioning often saves more stress than staying in the old town. For Munich, Düsseldorf and Berlin, being close to a main station link also helps if you want to leave early the next morning. Always check the last connection before booking.
Why 2 nights is usually the better plan
One night sounds efficient, but it often becomes stressful once the concert ends. You are tied to check-in timing, luggage logistics and the last connection home. With 2 nights, you arrive more calmly, avoid rushing before the show and keep time the next day for the city, breakfast or a later flight back. For Amsterdam and Prague, that is often the difference between a rushed errand and a proper weekend away. Pula benefits even more from 2 nights because the destination itself is part of the trip, not just the venue.
The right booking window for concert travel
On tour dates with clear fan demand, the best hotel options near the venue often disappear before flights do. That is why it pays to check hotels as soon as your ticket is secured, especially for Munich on 20 June, Pula on 22 June and Prague on 24 June, when summer travel patterns overlap. In cities with a huge hotel base like Berlin or London, overall choice lasts longer, but the most practical locations still tighten quickly. If you are flexible, compare arriving the day before instead of travelling on the concert day itself.
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