dIRE sTRATS is a German tribute band that has been performing the music of Dire Straits live since 2004. It was founded by singer and lead guitarist Wolfgang Uhlich, whom many fans regard as one of the finest interpreters of Mark Knopfler. The band delivers classics such as "Sultans of Swing", "Walk of Life" and "Brothers in Arms" fully live, with no playback or backing tracks. In 2011 dIRE sTRATS won first place at the nationwide Tribute Contest in Koblenz, competing against 100 participating bands. With more than 500 concerts, the group has firmly established itself in the European live-music scene.
MusicSAT, 31 OCT★ 4.8
At the KAUE Gelsenkirchen, October 2026 revolves around the rock music of Dire Straits: Dire Strats plays a tribute programme there. On Eventim the evening holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings. G
KAUE Gelsenkirchen · Gelsenkirchen
MusicFRI, 27 NOV★ 4.8
Dire Strats bring their tribute show The Music of Dire Straits to the Scala Club in Leverkusen in November 2026. On Eventim the night holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings. Dates and tickets on ne
Scala Club · Leverkusen
MusicFRI, 29 JAN★ 4.8
The Musiktheater Piano in Dortmund hosts the band Dire Strats and their Dire Straits tribute in January 2027. The evening focuses on the rock classics of the original band in a live tribute performanc
Musiktheater Piano · Dortmund
MusicSAT, 10 APR★ 4.8
With their homage to Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler, Dire Strats play the Harmonie Bonn in April 2027. The tribute band revives the rock classics of Dire Straits. On Eventim the concert is rated 4.8 o
Harmonie Bonn · Bonn
MusicFRI, 04 JUN★ 4.8
The tribute band Dire Strats devotes its set to the music of Dire Straits and stops at the Zeche Bochum in June 2027. On its NRW tour it brings the band's rock sound to the stage in Bochum, with furth
Zeche Bochum · Bochum
The next date is 31 October 2026, Gelsenkirchen. You can find all other dates above on this page.
Dire Strats is performing in Gelsenkirchen, Leverkusen, Dortmund, Bonn, Bochum, among others.
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