Photo: Robert Grischek
From rain to euphoria on the Baldeneysee
Essen, Baldeneysee, August 29, 2025. For many fans of Die Fantastischen Vier, August 29, 2025, began with wet feet and soaked jackets. Heavy rain fell even on the journey there. Baldeneysee and accompanied the fans to Seaside Beach Baldeney. But right on time, just before the concert started at 8:00 pm, the rain stopped – as if the sky itself had made way for a musical highlight of the highest caliber.
Sustainable travel despite unpredictable weather
Despite the brief spell of unpleasant weather, many visitors followed the recommendations of media outlets like Baldeneysee.Ruhr and arrived by bicycle. The organizers had previously warned of limited parking and offered alternative travel options such as public transport and shuttle buses from the Essen trade fair grounds. Cyclists, in particular, were celebrated on social media for their resilience in the face of the weather – under the hashtag ##Fanta4Baldeney, pictures of soaked but cheerful fans wearing rain ponchos and helmets were posted.
A concert that connects
Die Fantastischen Vier took to the stage with an energetic "Was geht?" and immediately got the crowd going. Their "Longplayer" tour is all about their musical journey – from classics like "Die da!?" to new tracks that the audience sang along to word for word. Around 15,000 visitors celebrated exuberantly at the largest reservoir on the Ruhr River, the backdrop of the Seaside Beach, Baldeney, and Baldeneysee lent the evening an almost magical atmosphere. Despite the weather, many didn't miss the opportunity to get into a boat and experience the concert from the water – something truly special that characterizes the location at the Baldeneysee.
Voices from the internet
Reactions on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) were overwhelming: "The rain was forgotten as soon as the guys were on stage. Pure goosebumps!", "Bicycles, mud, beats – best concert in a long time. Thanks Fanta 4!", "Seaside Beach + Fanta 4 = perfect combo. Please again next year!", were some of the impressions from the concert.
Photo: Cesar von Meissen
Conclusion: An evening for the ages.
What began as a rainy evening ended in a euphoric open-air festival. Die Fantastischen Vier proved once again why they are among the most important voices in German hip-hop. The "Longplayer" tour lived up to its name – a musical marathon that will resonate for a long time to come. Who knows: perhaps the rain was just a dramatic prelude to an evening that no one will soon forget.
