Launches

Diorama

A Substitute For Light

10.04.2026

Diary of Dreams

Chapter 1: Dead End Dreams

31.10.2025

Diary of Dreams

under a timeless spell

26.04.2024

Diary of Dreams

under a timeless spell

26.04.2024

Diary of Dreams

Melancholin

24.02.2023

Diorama

fast advance fast reserve

09.12.2022

Assemblage 23

Failure - 20th Anniversary Edition

17.09.2021

Coma Alliance

Weapon of choice

16.11.2018

Diary of Dreams

hell in Eden - regular edition

06.10.2017

Diary of Dreams

hell in Eden - Limited Edition

06.10.2017

SLAVE REPUBLIC

Songs For Sinners

17.09.2017

Karl Thesing

Agité

15.09.2017

Diary of Dreams

reLive

16.09.2016
Blog
Live at Festung Königstein

A very special concert experience awaits fans of dark sounds in summer 2026: Diary of Dreams will perform on July 18, 2026, as part of the Festung Königstein Open Air.

The setting could hardly be more impressive — high above the River Elbe rises the historic Festung Königstein in Saxon Switzerland. Here, breathtaking architecture and a unique atmosphere merge with the intensity and emotional depth of the band led by Adrian Hates.

At the heart of the evening are Diary of Dreams, who have shaped the scene for more than three decades with their unmistakable sound, combining profound lyrics, melancholic melodies, and powerful arrangements. Their concerts are more than just music — they are experiences filled with depth, energy, and emotion. Together with In Strict Confidence, known for their captivating and visually striking live shows, the event presents a line-up that fans will not want to miss.

Advance ticket sales begin on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM, exclusively via the Festung Königstein Open Air shop:
www.festungkoenigsteinopenair.de.
Tickets will also be available via Eventim one week later.

Doors: from 6:30 PM
Start: approx. 7:00 PM
Public transport and daytime admission to Festung Königstein are included in the ticket price.

Special guest confirmed for the Autumn 2025 tour

We are delighted to announce Auger as the official special guest for the upcoming Diary of Dreams tour in autumn 2025 …

Confirmed for the Schwarzer Ball 2025 in Zurich

On November 8, 2025, the atmosphere at X-TRA will once again turn dark, intense, and emotional: Diary of Dreams return to the Swiss stage as part of the Schwarzer Ball, promising an unforgettable concert experience

diorama / a substitute for light

Radiant pop hymns from Diorama’s darkroom.
“a substitute for light” revolves around the many faces of light – as promise, guidance, and deception. It flickers in screens, reflects off surfaces, and lets memories fade into shadow. Between discarded love and digital paralysis, the songs search for a true spark – born of consciousness, not electricity

On Tour

Diary of Dreams

  • Dark City Fest 2026
    Benidorm
  • Festung Königstein
    Königstein
  • AmphiFestival
    Köln
  • Club Zenit
    Schwerin
  • KufA Haus
    Braunschweig

Diorama

  • Kulttempel
    Oberhausen, DE
  • Markthalle
    Hamburg, DE
  • Wave Gotik Treffen
    Leipzig, DE
  • Disorder Festival Nights
    Athen, GR
  • Reborn Festival
    Zwickau, DE