When does the Downpilot concert in Bielefeld take place?

The concert takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. It starts at 8 PM, doors open at 7 PM.

Where is Downpilot performing?

The concert takes place at the TOR 6 Theater, Hermann-Kleinewächter-Straße 4, 33602 Bielefeld.

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular pre-sale price is €16.51 including fees. A voluntary solidarity support price of €21.90 is also available.

Who is behind Downpilot?

Downpilot is the project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hiraga from Seattle.

Who accompanies Paul Hiraga in Bielefeld?

In this concert, Paul Hiraga is accompanied by Lars Plogschties on drums.

Is the TOR 6 Theater accessible to people with disabilities?

The publicly accessible area of the TOR 6 Theater is barrier-free. A prior announcement is recommended to reserve a suitable space.

Downpilot live in Bielefeld

Name: Downpilot (Seattle/USA)
Start: 2026-11-03T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T22:00:00+01:00
Location: TOR 6 Theaterhaus

Downpilot brings intimate Americana moments to Bielefeld

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the TOR 6 Theater will be transformed into a focused living room stage for refined songwriting: Downpilot, the project of US singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hiraga from Seattle, performs as part of the concert series 21 Degrees in Bielefeld.

Between folk, Laurel Canyon, and harmonious pop

Downpilot's music thrives on warm guitar tones, melodic precision, and a reflective atmosphere. On the new album Strange Horses, Paul Hiraga blends folk with classic Laurel Canyon sound and harmonious pop reminiscent of Big Star and Teenage Fanclub. The songs open spaces for observations about relationships, societal changes, and the elusive terrain of the psyche.

Paul Hiraga as versatile sound architect

Hiraga works as a singer, guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, drummer, as well as a recording and mixing engineer. For Strange Horses, he wrote, produced, and mixed large parts of the material himself in Seattle and on Whidbey Island. Guest musicians from his longtime environment enrich the arrangements, while finely set synthesizer pads and organic rhythmic work illuminate the sound.

Living room concert with a special live atmosphere

The series 21 Degrees focuses on immediate concert experiences away from large halls. In the foyer of the TOR 6 Theater, Downpilot's detailed stage performance meets the intimacy of a small art stage. In Bielefeld, Paul Hiraga will be accompanied by Lars Plogschties on drums. The interplay promises a sensitive synchronization of voice, string instruments, keyboards, and rhythmic accents.

An evening for attentive listening

The audience's mood is not created here by maximum volume, but by density: quiet changes in tension, clear harmonies, and a sound that carries each line of text. Fans of indie folk, Americana, singer-songwriter music, and atmospheric alternative pop will experience Downpilot in a setting that makes nuances audible and creates closeness.

Conclusion: Downpilot live at the TOR 6 Theater

Downpilot stands for poetic songwriting, meticulously precise orchestration, and a moving live atmosphere. Those who want to not just hear Paul Hiraga's new album Strange Horses but experience it in immediate stage energy will find the perfect evening on November 3, 2026, in Bielefeld. Doors open at 7 PM, concert starts at 8 PM.