Shock Moment in Gelsenkirchen: Metal Part Falls During Springsteen Concert – Is the Iron Maiden Event in Danger?

On Friday, June 27, a disturbing incident occurred during the Bruce Springsteen concert. A heavy metal part, over a meter long, detached from a corner of the gigantic video cube and fell directly onto the audience. Three people were injured and had to be hospitalized. Despite the shock, the concert continued, but the affected area was immediately cordoned off. A wake-up call for everyone planning to celebrate in the arena in the coming weeks.

Is the Iron Maiden concert still safe?

For many metal fans, the pressing question now is: Is the Iron Maiden concert scheduled for July 11 in danger? And what about the other dates? As of the current status (July 3, 2025), there is an all-clear: The Iron Maiden performance is set to take place. However, the concern for the safety of visitors is understandable and remains a topic of discussion.

The organizers' response to safety concerns

The arena's officials have commented on the incident. In a statement, they assured that investigations into the events began the night after the accident and that comprehensive discussions with the authorities are taking place. The top priority remains to ensure the safety of all visitors at future events. This indicates that the arena is doing everything necessary to prevent such incidents in the future and to regain the trust of the fans.

These concerts are up next

Despite the incident, the upcoming events in the Veltins-Arena do not seem to be in question. The show goes on, and fans can look forward to the following events:

On July 11, Iron Maiden will rock the stage. This will be followed by "The 80s live at Schalke" on July 25, a time travel for all fans of the colorful decade. On September 6, PUR and Friends will take the stage, before "Olé at Schalke – The biggest Mallorca tour in the world" rounds off the arena year with a huge party on October 11. The organizers are confident that all these shows will take place under the strictest safety precautions.

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