When cheering spectators jump out of their seats and sing along to STS' "Fürstenfeld," stretch their arms to the sky during Ambros' "Skifoan," or know every line of Fendrich's "Macho Macho" by heart, then you are probably at a concert of "I Am From Austria." In this thrilling revue, Austrian pop celebrates its spectacular comeback. With a lot of humor, joy of playing, and authenticity, the musicians ignite a fireworks display of hits on stage that has made international history for 50 years and once again demonstrates the brilliant songwriters and artists that Austro-Pop has produced over the years.

The multifunctional Franconian OTI SCHMELZER is well known from Franconian cult TV shows like “Fastnacht in Franken”, “Kabarett in Franken”, the “foolish wine tasting” and the “wine parade”. In his current program, Oti parodies everything that feels Franconian in a rich and down-to-earth way. He gallops from one character to another, imagining what paradise would be like, as does the entirety of beautiful Franconia. With his Franconian dry humor, he delves into the deepest abysses of the Franconian soul. According to the Franconian saying: “Grass doesn’t grow faster if you pull it,” it is up to Oti Schmelzer to present such Franconian master quotes to the rest of humanity.

Admission: 6:00 PM

One cannot step into the same river twice, says Heraclitus, everything that is, is in constant flux. One thinks of the Berlin major airport and realizes: the old Greek was right. Urban Priol's new program is also like a river in constant change.

With eagle eyes, the cabaret artist follows the constant flow of political events, even though the grand coalition politics of the past years in Germany resemble more a reservoir than a flowing stream. Priol is always on the pulse of the time. He grumbles, thunders, flashes, and, like a cleansing thunderstorm, illuminates many things in a bright, cheerful light. The master of parody plows endlessly through the night, hits the nail on the head with complex connections, and transforms opaque and murky whirlpools into pure spring water. With joy, he plunges into the currents of daily madness, dives into the abyss of the absurd, gleefully mocks, and has just as much fun as his audience.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

They are far from done!

They are the most successful Schlager duo in Europe and are storming from chart success to chart success. An incredible 15 times, their albums have reached number 1 in the German album charts, with the last 14 even in a row. And they are not done yet. In June 2023, their 25th studio album "Atlantis will live" will be released, and the first single release "Pharaoh" already hints at where the journey is headed. It's almost a given that Die Amigos, Bernd and Karl-Heinz, must present this album along with their well-known hits once again on a major tour of Germany! Together with THOMANN Künstler Management and their equally successful daughter/niece Daniela Alfinito, they will go on the "55 Jahre - Das Jubiläumskonzert" tour in 2025 and show their fans a truly special kind of show again.

Two down-to-earth and likeable brothers who have dedicated their lives to music – Bernd and Karl-Heinz Ulrich have been the Amigos for 55 years. As Schlager composers and true live musicians, they stand for continuity and honesty in the fast-paced music industry, and they were also there during the times when German-speaking music was frowned upon by many. Many fans of the “Amigos” grew up with their hits. Many know them from their time as young men or women. The “Amigos” brothers Bernd and Karl-Heinz Ulrich can also fondly remember those wonderful days. “Back then we played at weddings and anniversaries, every weekend after our regular jobs.”

Romance and deep feelings are highly valued by chartbreaker Daniela Alfinito. Music was virtually bestowed upon her, as she is the daughter and niece of the most successful Schlager duo in Europe, the Amigos. Daniela’s album “You were worth every tear” instantly reached number 1 in the German charts in 2019. It displaced Udo Lindenberg from the throne among others. That “You were worth every tear” was not a one-hit wonder was proven by the Singer of the Year 2021 with her albums “Love Tattoo”, “Splinters of Happiness”, “Courage of a Lion”, and “Free and Boundless”. All four shot straight to the top of the charts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Don't miss this ultimate Schlager hit package – a unique musical treat of the finest kind.

German music television will present this attraction.

Entry: 6:00 PM

After a long break - the last band concert took place in 2019 in Bad Staffelstein - we are pleased to announce the return of Hans Söllner and his band Bayaman‘Sissdem!

For Söllner and the charismatic musicians of the band, which has existed for 25 years, it is something very special to play concerts together again. The last few years have been challenging, but the anticipation for the concert is huge.

Hans Söllner, who is often introduced as the “wild dog from Reichenhall,” has been stirring emotions for 40 years. His uncompromising stance for a self-determined life, including the fight for the legalization of marijuana, has repeatedly brought him to court. Explicit, at times vulgar lyrics led to numerous clashes with politics and the judiciary over matters of freedom of expression and artistic freedom. The musician sought escape routes from the authority's crackdowns with lawsuits and house searches through radical formulations and brutal self-exposure at the beginning of his career.
Now he has become more reflective. He has had to realize that he cannot change the attackers. This transformation is probably also an age issue; Hans Söllner will turn 70 in 2025 and has learned that his actions are a gift – that he is an ambassador. “I try to alleviate people's fears that they could be too inadequate for something,” says Söllner. “Those who listen to themselves recognize that life naturally sets its own rules. Only we are systematically driven out of the ability to still have this feeling.”

Together with Bayaman‘Sissdem, he will delight the audience with a unique mix of reggae, folk, and Bavarian sounds – the band grooves and pulses! Fans can look forward to a high-energy show.

The concert promises not only musical highlights but also a special atmosphere where community and joy take center stage.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Many top-notch artists will embark on the journey to Klosterwiese on the weekend of July 4th and 5th, 2025. This is evident from the new event poster, which features not only the winners of the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung's young talent promotion award, who will enrich the main program on the big stage, but also many illustrious names:

For instance, Gert Steinbäcker, who recently bid farewell to touring with an acclaimed tour and now only returns to the stage for a few selected projects. He will meet Werner Schmidbauer at the "Lieder auf Banz 2025," who has been successfully pursuing his solo project for years and has also become the host of "Lieder auf Banz" - alongside Martin Kälberer, his long-time duo partner, producer, and friend. Also joining them is Hans-Jürgen Buchner, who will present a selection of his decades-long work in an intimate setting - solo at the piano - at the "Lieder auf Banz."

An exceptional blend of modern songwriting, charming humor, and insightful social criticism will grace the stage with the outstanding entertainer Miss Allie. The audience can also embrace the four guys and the incomparable voices of Viva Voce, who promise an evening that will resonate in the hearts of the audience for a long time. Fans of Rainhard Fendrich can look forward to embarking on a musical journey through more than four decades with him - from the beginnings of his career to the new album "Wimpernschlag." Additionally, the audience of "Lieder auf Banz 2025" can listen to the storytelling of Sarah Straub, a psychologist with a doctorate, who unleashes her passion and melodies whenever she delves into the painfully beautiful aspects of life - bringing courage and blooming pure joy from every pain.

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Many top-notch artists will embark on the journey to Klosterwiese on the weekend of July 4th and 5th, 2025. This is evident from the new event poster, which features not only the winners of the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung's young talent promotion award, who will enrich the main program on the big stage, but also many illustrious names:

For instance, Gert Steinbäcker, who recently bid farewell to touring with an acclaimed tour and now only returns to the stage for a few selected projects. He will meet Werner Schmidbauer at the "Lieder auf Banz 2025," who has been successfully pursuing his solo project for years and has also become the host of "Lieder auf Banz" - alongside Martin Kälberer, his long-time duo partner, producer, and friend. Also joining them is Hans-Jürgen Buchner, who will present a selection of his decades-long work in an intimate setting - solo at the piano - at the "Lieder auf Banz."

An exceptional blend of modern songwriting, charming humor, and insightful social criticism will grace the stage with the outstanding entertainer Miss Allie. The audience can also embrace the four guys and the incomparable voices of Viva Voce, who promise an evening that will resonate in the hearts of the audience for a long time. Fans of Rainhard Fendrich can look forward to embarking on a musical journey through more than four decades with him - from the beginnings of his career to the new album "Wimpernschlag." Additionally, the audience of "Lieder auf Banz 2025" can listen to the storytelling of Sarah Straub, a psychologist with a doctorate, who unleashes her passion and melodies whenever she delves into the painfully beautiful aspects of life - bringing courage and blooming pure joy from every pain.

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Songs and laughter - They go together perfectly to make as many people happy as possible. And that's exactly why the diverse and high-caliber Songs auf Banz weekend - after the successful premiere of Lachen auf Banz in 2024 - will once again be complemented by the program point LACHEN AUF BANZ in 2025. For 2025, the host once again, Michl Müller, has invited a illustrious group of guests, each offering tremendous entertainment value:

• Carmela De Feo, La Signora, the specialist doctor for heartache, the laxative for worries, the pill against bad mood, and the first aid for melancholy, sweeps away the burden of everyday worries, fears, and doubts. Who cares about reality when there is fantasy? And why worship strangers when you have yourself?

• Cindy aus Marzahn has been a firm fixture in German comedy and TV for two decades now. In 2016, the cult figure with the very direct Berliner way of speaking bid farewell to the big stage. On the occasion of her 20th stage anniversary, she is returning from early retirement - live and in pink plastic skin. After a hall tour in autumn 2024, where she presented hearty stories from the life of a sex symbol trapped in the body of a truck driver, we can welcome the "Meatball Barbie" live at "Lachen auf Banz".

• And Maxi Gstettenbauer, the man with the rolling R and unique tooth arrangement, is now an indispensable part of German comedy. For the last 15 years, the native Lower Bavarian has been avoiding regular work and entertaining thousands of viewers.

• Sebastian Reich & Amanda must also not be missed, as in the fifth tour program of ventriloquist Sebastian Reich, things get lively: It becomes musical, magical, emotional, romantic, interactive, and above all, funny!

• Looking forward to a "cute" evening is the Franconian cleaning lady, Ines Procter. The perpetually stressed mother and misunderstood wife belong to several professional groups that actually deserve a hazardous duty pay. "Since I have a daughter going through puberty, I now know why some animal species eat their young!" rants the mother of two.

• Also part of Lachen auf Banz 2025 is Matthias Walz, the man in the green suit, who celebrates his thought processes musically and verbally, and makes the audience laugh with wit, charm, and intelligence, sometimes even making them think.

Doors open: 4:30 PM

You want to know what my new cabaret program is about? I have to disappoint you. I can't tell you today what act I will perform tomorrow. Maybe today I'll gossip about milk alternatives, and tomorrow they'll diagnose me with lactose intolerance. Maybe today I'll make fun of gendering, and tomorrow I'll feel like a hydrangea in the body of an orchid. Perhaps today I'll publicly glue myself to the highway, and tomorrow I'll privately go on a Mediterranean cruise with my mom.

Speaking of cruises, I have now reached the age of thirty and still don't know where the journey is going. Probably I should be "woke". Instead, I have to google first how to write it. These fanatic world improvers annoy me just as much as those who don't care about anything.

As you can see, it's not really specific. If you still don't want to buy the cat in the nightdress, I understand that. Maybe it will help you if I tell you what not to expect from this program. I will not sing the latest hit from Michael Wendler. I will not fry scrambled eggs on stage. I will not ask for your phone number. The only question that really interests me at the moment is: Does Mozart even know about the balls?

Oh, but I should probably issue a trigger warning just in case. Because something in this program will surely hurt feelings. Whether it's my absurd observations from everyday life, presented in my rural and rustic style, or the one Italian aria that reminds you of your forceps delivery.

By the way, I believe that cabaret and comedy are more of a personal choice. Either you like me and we spend a nice evening together, or you don't like me and send me your mother-in-law. However you look at it: Probably it's my fault!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Robbie Williams is one of the greatest entertainers of our time and has been the talk of the town again since his last album "The Heavy Entertainment Show" and the acclaimed shows in the summer of 2023.

THE ROBBIE EXPERIENCE is THE best and trendiest Robbie Williams tribute show in Europe! "Robbie" is portrayed by Mario Nowack, winner of RTL II's casting show "My Name Is".

Mario is Germany's most booked Robbie Williams impersonator and is now performing worldwide. He not only looks like Robbie but also sounds just like him. And for those who don't know better, it almost feels like having the original in front of them, as his gestures and facial expressions are strikingly similar. The English announcements crown his performance and even make the biggest fan doubt.

The energetic live band is entirely dedicated to the original. In terms of appearance and sound, the 7-member band is 100% oriented towards the British superstar's model.

THE ROBBIE EXPERIENCE delivers a breathtakingly explosive show and provides the perfect "Robbie experience"!

LET THEM ENTERTAIN YOU!!!

Doors open: 6:00 PM

"Ein bisschen Frieden," "Flieg nicht so hoch, mein kleiner Freund," "Papillon," "Ein leises Lied," "Mit dir vielleicht," "Allein in Griechenland," or "Ich bin zurück." Everyone knows these hits by Nicole and can sing along.

42 years ago, at just 17 years old, Nicole won the Eurovision Song Contest for Germany with "Ein bisschen Frieden," which brought her millions of sales and top placements across Europe.

In the four decades that have passed since these first sensational successes of the Euro Gold single, two dozen more albums followed, earning her 11 Golden Tuning Forks and 17 first-place wins on the ZDF Hit Parade. Following her second place at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo (1983), she also received an ECHO Pop in the nineties, multiple Golden Europa awards, the smago! Award in 2017, and the Hans Rosenthal Prize in 2023 for her social commitment.

On her tour, Nicole presents a mix of brand new tracks and newly arranged hits & milestones from her 42-year career – excellently staged by her fantastic band, consisting of outstanding musicians (Jens Carstens, Achim Meier, Mickey Meinert, and Zoran Grujovski), some of whom are from the Helene Fischer Live Band, along with her expressive voice and performance. A great experience of an emotional, honest, and high-quality live show.

2024 will also be a special year for NICOLE – she will turn 60 and wants to celebrate with her fans.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Six Pack - The A Cappella Comedy Show with the new Best-Of-Show "ZUKUNFTSMUSIK - The Best of Yesterday".

Racked up with cultural awards and various entry prizes, the pioneers of comedic vocal art have been rampaging and pillaging through the history of music not only of the Western world since 1990 - eliciting astonishing cries of excitement and dismay from the audience.

How all this came to be is shown in the sensational A Cappella Comedy Show "ZUKUNFTSMUSIK" – A revue that should have never happened, with highlights from over 35 years of A-Cappella piracy and brand new shocks. There, Carmen's "Habanera" tames the hit world of Münchner Freiheit, Spliff devours the tastiest "Carbonara," and Paolo Conte's "Via con me" is illuminated by the "Blue Moon" while Brotherhood of Man kisses wildly around.

In this show, Six Pack also proves how brilliantly one can combine exquisite vocal arrangements with outrageous nonsensical ideas, adorable "Turnvater Jahn" choreography, and a two-tiered show staircase.

Doors open: 18:00

Almost 300 years after its creation, Vivaldi's violin concerto "Die vier Jahreszeiten" is still a highlight of classical music. The work, which has been popular since the time of King Louis XV, remains today the best-selling classical CD. Its enduring success is based on a unique balance between richness of detail and harmonic beauty, between the solo violin and the string orchestra that sets the backdrop for the seasons. The violin soloist Angelika Lichtenstern and her Nymphenburg string soloists now present one of the most well-known and beloved interpretations of this masterpiece and have already delighted thousands of visitors.

Vivaldi evokes familiar moods with his baroque program music, from rushing streams to autumn storms. The intentions of the composer are clearly documented through the sonnets that precede each season and provide stage directions for musicians and listeners. The short movements of the work, similar to current pop songs, offer an early template for recurring themes, and everyone knows the melodies as background music for numerous films and TV shows. In a way, they can be considered baroque pop music that remains timelessly valid today.

Immerse yourself in the world of the seasons and experience the timeless beauty of Vivaldi's masterpiece.

Artists:
Nymphenburg String Soloists
Solo Violin: Angelika Lichtenstern

Admission: 6:00 PM

Pete Lincoln, Mick Wilson, and Peter Howarth are FRONTM3N! These three fabulous singers became known as the singers of The Hollies, 10cc, Sweet, Sailor, or Smokie.

Founded at the end of 2015, the first joint concerts as FRONTM3N in Germany followed in January 2026. And exactly 10 years later, the three charming Englishmen return to where it all began as part of their anniversary tour "Now And Th3n ". In addition to Krefeld and Berlin, the band will of course be guests in many other cities.

For Frontm3n, who are considered the "British Eagles" due to their fantastic harmony singing and catchy melodies, their anniversary tour will unfortunately also be the band's last longer, larger tour in Germany!

"An Exclusive Acoustic Night," packed with hits and original songs that everyone knows and loves, interpreted in a fresh acoustic way, fans and spectators will experience live on the big tour for the band's 10th anniversary. Each song with its own story from the musical journey of the three musicians. Surely there will also be some surprises in the program. Together, the three exceptional musicians now celebrate ten years of Frontm3n with their fans!

Enjoy a top-notch "Unplugged" concert and do not miss this "Exclusive Acoustic Night."

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Of course, back in East Berlin in the 1970s, it was not foreseen when musicians from Panta Rhei and the Horst-Krüger-Band came together that this new band would one day take its place in the annals of the history of German popular music. On the other hand: It quickly became clear that something great was being created. By the beginning of the 1980s – just five years after the band was founded – KARAT was one of the most important German bands, in both East and West.

In 2025, guitarist Bernd Römer, drummer Heiko Jung, keyboardist Martin Becker, bassist Daniel Bätge, and singer Claudius Dreilich invite you to a very special anniversary: 50 years of KARAT will be celebrated. In addition to an extensive birthday tour lasting the entire year, there will be an album with new songs and a new KARAT book covering all five decades. Last but not least, KARAT will embark on a grand anniversary cruise: in May, the KARAT ship AIDAdiva will set sail for Norway.

50 years of KARAT not only stand for classics like "Über sieben Brücken," "König der Welt," "Der blaue Planet," "Schwanenkönig," "Albatros," "Jede Stunde," or "Mich zwingt keiner auf die Knie," countless awards and chart placements, as well as over twelve million records sold, but also for a band that has arrived in the here and now with fresh ideas, unbridled passion, and powerful energy.

Doors open: 18:00

Great emotions, captivating melodies, and charming stories are the recipe for success of the most famous musicals in the world. BEST OF MUSICALS has made it its mission to present only the best from over 20 musicals. The perfect mix of powerful voices, breathtaking dance performances, and charming performers make this magical show an unforgettable event. Espen Nowacki's BEST OF MUSICAL is a unique entertainment experience for all ages and an absolute must for lovers of high-quality entertainment.

Highlights from: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, EVITA, GREASE, ELISABETH, THE LION KING, WE WILL ROCK YOU, DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES, MAMMA MIA, I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO NEW YORK…

Entry: 18:00 hours

That a thought giant like Olaf Schubert knows the answer to all questions is considered basic knowledge. But now Schubert is taking the next big step. He is asking questions. Important questions, like this one – "Jetzt oder now?". So a question that even asks questions. The fact that the tail bites itself in the face is the artist's very own concern.

In passing, he has created a program title with an international sound with this question. From this, we recognize that Schubert is now multilingual – if not even bilingual. Having reached the top of the iceberg of globalization, everything is now open to him. The whole world. But still, the exceptional artist remains loyal to us, as he also gives concerts in Germany, not many, but at least around 745. This shows he has achieved what only a few succeed in, to remain down-to-earth despite huge success. He wants to be an Olaf you can touch. Unfortunately, however, hardly anyone does this, as he recently confessed to a major news magazine. On stage, Schubert reinvents himself completely once again, and precisely for that reason, he remains the same old. He consistently follows his path but is not one to cross red lines. No – he undermines them. Yellow lines, on the other hand, he jumps over. This enables him to shift boundaries, even invisible ones, in all directions simultaneously.

How he accomplishes this, he probably doesn't know himself. However, getting to observe him during his show is a grand fascination, as even this or that flat rocket will be launched in the meantime.

That’s why almost everyone (even his grandma) who has ever experienced him live simply says, deeply moved: Thank you, Olaf!

His friends Jochen M. Barkas and Mr. Stephan are, of course, there as always.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

COLDPLAY have long achieved worldwide cult status with over 80 million albums sold and countless number 1 hits, captivating generations of pop music lovers since the late 90s.

Goldplay.live is Europe's most sought-after Coldplay tribute show. Supported by a colorful accentuated light show, stage decorations, and brilliant sound, the band has passionately celebrated the timeless music of their idols for over a decade. The voice and performance of frontman Dirk play a crucial role, as it brings you as close to COLDPLAY’s singer Chris Martin as possible!

But an evening concert with Goldplay.live is still a little more than just a concert evening or a show: The air crackles, charged with a magical energy; after just a few beats it grabs you, plants itself deep in your soul, and doesn't let go until the last note: COLDPLAY's harmonies, anthems, and chorales resound from all throats, the audience is ONE with the band, and many slowly awaken from their COLDPLAY dream only after this concert event...

Doors open: 6:00 PM

The kids want to rock even more, and preferably with HEAVYSAURUS! Behind this name are four dinosaurs and a dragon bringing rock music for the whole family to the ears and the stage – a genuine and child-friendly live experience with a fantastic show.

After the sensational debut of "POMMESGABEL" at number eleven on the German charts, the album will receive a lavish reissue on 29.11: "POMMESGABEL - RELOAD" includes eight brand new, unreleased songs alongside classics such as "Flugsaurier," "Laser Ninja," and "Der haarige Kobold (feat. Saltatio Mortis)." Additionally, there is a new dinotastic artwork and three formats: CD, CD with a friend book, and CD with a Santa hat – a lavish package with 20 songs that also serves excellently as a Christmas gift.

In their new songs, HEAVYSAURUS delivers powerful riffs, great melodies, and irresistible drum beats that the little (and big) fans can sing, dance, and go wild to as they please. Real rock music, wild and quiet, with lyrics specially written for the tiny biggest "Dino-Metalheads."

With the addition "Reload," the five green-scaled prehistoric creatures are waving a greeting towards Metallica, the world’s most successful metal band, and their 1997 album of the same name. Heavysaurus has also arrived in the big metal world, as shown by the reactions from parents who enjoy the authentic songs and live shows just as much. Because Heavysaurus makes music for kids, but not purely children's music. Here, both young and old can rejoice.

Entrance: 16:00