BACKSTREET BOYS STORM BACK IN GERMANY: 10 DÜSSELDORF SHOWS AS "I WANT IT THAT WAY" RE-ENTERS THE CHARTS

The Backstreet Boys are officially storming back into Germany. The legendary boy band have announced a 10-show Düsseldorf residency just as their timeless hit “I Want It That Way” re-enters the German singles charts — proof that their reign over pop music is far from over.

The Homecoming Residency

The band will bring their “Into The Millennium – Homecoming: Live in Germany” residency to the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf for 10 shows on Sept 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, Oct 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 2026. The run, presented by Live Nation, marks their only European shows of 2026, and around 450,000 tickets have been sold.

Chart Comeback

Adding to the homecoming buzz, “I Want It That Way” (#53) and “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” (#83) have re-entered the German singles chart this week, according to osna.fm and GfK data. The German charts have seen a wave of international action lately — Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' debuts at No. 1 in Germany — and the Backstreet Boys’ catalog surge is right in step with it.

The Setlist

Fans in Düsseldorf can expect a 26-song setlist spanning three decades of hits, including “Larger Than Life”, “I Want It That Way” and “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”.

Why Germany Matters

For the Backstreet Boys, Germany has always been sacred ground. “When we talk about this being a homecoming, it’s because Germany is where everything clicked for us,” Brian Littrell said. The band also made history as the first pop act to play the Las Vegas Sphere, where they performed 47 sold-out shows for around 750,000 fans. With more than 130 million records sold worldwide and Millennium standing as a five-time Grammy-nominated album, their legacy is firmly set in stone.

Watch the official video for “I Want It That Way” below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Backstreet Boys playing in Germany?

The Backstreet Boys are playing 10 shows at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf on Sept 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, Oct 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, 2026.

Which songs re-entered the German charts?

“I Want It That Way” re-entered at #53 and “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” re-entered at #83, according to osna.fm and GfK data.

Why is Germany special for the band?

Brian Littrell described the Düsseldorf run as a homecoming, saying: “When we talk about this being a homecoming, it’s because Germany is where everything clicked for us.”

How many records have the Backstreet Boys sold?

The Backstreet Boys have sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music acts of all time.

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