German electro pioneers Kraftwerk return to Orlando — this time to Steinmetz Hall

There’s a reason why so many acts have borrowed a page, a hook or a beat from the supremely seminal Kraftwerk.

In their 1970s prime, the legendary German electro godfathers weren’t just strikingly original in conception, they were absolutely perfect in execution. It’s a formula that inevitably made them the source material and direct inspiration for a stunningly wide swath of acts throughout history from Afrika Bambaataa to Devo.

In fact, Kraftwerk are much more than just a band. Their robo-pop futurism is a holistic thing that encompasses high concept and aesthetic. The Kraftwerk phenomenon isn’t just sound, it’s imagery and ideology. Beyond the ideas, this is a group that distilled it all down to an immaculate and iconic essence. Kraftwerk are an artistic ideal.

Their 2022 appearance in Orlando was a stunning multimedia affair that validated every ounce of their legend, one impressive enough for both audience and artist alike that they’re back so quickly.

Kraftwerk will make a triumphant return to the Dr. Phillips Center, but this time they’ll be in Steinmetz Hall. The city’s most state-of-the-art performance space is probably the least we could provide to host one of the most visionary and pioneering art groups in modern history once again.

8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, Steinmetz Hall, $59.50-$269.

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This article appears in Mar 12-18, 2025.