On October 5, 1998, Depeche Mode electrified fans at the Kölnarena in Cologne, Germany, as part of their “The Singles Tour 86>98”. The tour celebrated the band’s extensive catalog of hits spanning over a decade.
The setlist for the Cologne concert featured a diverse selection from their discography, including:
Four tracks from “Songs of Faith and Devotion”
Four from “Ultra”
Four from “Violator”
Three from “Black Celebration”
One from “Music for the Masses”
One from “Some Great Reward”
One from “Speak & Spell”
One from “The Singles 86>98”
This diverse setlist showcased the band’s evolution and enduring appeal.
The lineup for the tour included core members Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan, and Martin Gore, supported by Christian Eigner on drums, Peter Gordeno on keyboards, and backing vocalists Jordan Bailey and Janet Cooke.
The Cologne performance was part of a broader European leg that included multiple dates across the continent, highlighting Depeche Mode’s widespread popularity and the tour’s extensive reach.
Fans in attendance were treated to a memorable night that encapsulated the band’s rich musical journey, reaffirming Depeche Mode’s status as pioneers in the electronic and alternative music scenes.