Seventh Avenue Arts International presents: "Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years" Performed by Bookends

Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years, acclaimed by critics as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, has extensively toured the UK, Europe, Australia, and the USA, receiving standing ovations and sold-out theaters worldwide. Sung by Dan Haynes and Pete Richards, the show is a "masterpiece" (BBC Radio) that celebrates the musicality and distinctive sound of Simon & Garfunkel at the highest level. Featuring all the great songs, including The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer, and the hit Bridge Over Troubled Water. This live concert experience is undoubtedly the most authentic tribute to Simon & Garfunkel currently on the market.

"A masterpiece" - BBC Radio
"One of the greatest tribute shows in the world" - Stuart Cameron, BBC and ITV Broadcaster

Doors open: 6:30 PM

What happens when four renowned musicians from Switzerland meet and philosophize about their favorite music?
– Right, soon the name U2 comes up! – And as the conversation continues, the idea arises: to play U2 themselves, with great love and respect for the original while also having the freedom to put their own stamp on U2. WE2 - THE U2-Tribute was born!
We all know these fantastic songs like Vertigo, Where the Streets Have No Name, Beautiful Day, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, With or Without You, Sunday, Bloody Sunday, etc. It's hard to make a selection, but what all these titles have in common is that everyone knows and loves them. And that’s also what WE2 is about: paying tribute to these wonderful songs with great musical love and quality, combined with a fantastic light show as a tribute act to pay respect and create a great live evening, after which both the audience and the band are sweating and happy.
This challenging task is undertaken by the great singer Ad-Rian, the virtuosic guitar whirlwind Nino Lentini, and the super groovy timekeepers Chrizzy Fischer (Myron, Ewigi Liebi Musical) and Roli Elmer, creating a fantastic live group. And they do it well. Very, very well!
WE2 are:
Ad-Rian - Vocals, Guitar
Nino Lentini - Guitar
Roli Elmer – Drums
Chrizzy Fischer – Bass

Entry from 19:00 Uhr

FROM ZERO - The Emptiness Machine (Linkin Park Tribute Band)

„FROM ZERO - The Emptiness Machine“: The first Linkin Park tribute band with a female front – New, unique, and full of energy!
The tribute band from FROM ZERO - The Emptiness Machine takes the musical legacy of Linkin Park to a new level: With an extraordinary female frontwoman leading, the band delivers iconic songs from the nu-metal legends in a fresh, modern presentation. Thus, from Zero follows the current course of Linkin Park itself while simultaneously creating something unique in the market – a Linkin Park tribute band with a female lead singer that has not existed until now.
Linkin Park has recently made a musical comeback and sparked enthusiasm worldwide again. from From Zero taps into this spirit and offers fans an authentic live experience that connects the past and present. The band remains true to the original sound while adding a new, powerful dynamic with its charismatic frontwoman that guarantees goosebumps.
The line-up of from Zero:
• [Paola Marcenzi]: Vocals – the voice that honors and reinterprets the legacy of Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda with her energy and versatility.
• [Luca Taverna]: Guitar – with impressive skill, he brings the unmistakable riffs and melodies of Linkin Park to the stage.
• [Corrado Re]: Bass – provides the pulsating rhythm that forms the foundation for the nu-metal sound.
• [Mirko Zarino]: Keyboard/DJ – for the typical electronic elements that make Linkin Park so unique.
• [Porcelli Davide]: Drums – with precise beats and captivating energy that moves every audience.
• [Paolo Negri]: Guitar – completes the line-up with the unmistakable riffs of Linkin Park.

Unique in the tribute market
While there are numerous tribute bands worldwide, from From Zero offers a refreshingly different perspective: The combination of a female lead voice, modern interpretations, and fidelity to the roots of Linkin Park sets the band clearly apart. Whether classics like “In the End” and “Numb” or energetic tracks like “Faint” and “One Step Closer” – from Zero brings the magic of Linkin Park back to the stage, with an unprecedented touch.
Experience from Zero live!
About From Zero
From Zero is the first Linkin Park tribute band with a female lead singer and represents a powerful, unique homage to one of the most influential bands in music history. With passion and authenticity, the band creates unforgettable live experiences and brings the best of the past and present to the stage.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

“Rendez-vous avec Gréco” - Chanson reading based on the autobiography and repertoire of Juliette Gréco.

Catherine Le Ray (voc), Frédéric Langlais (acc)

Juliette Gréco, born in 1927, one of the great chanson singers alongside Piaf and Barbara, passed away on September 23, 2020. Jean-Paul Sartre wrote about Juliette Gréco, “The voice of Gréco is like a warm, soft light that can ignite the flames of poets with its spark.” Catherine Le Ray sings the most beautiful chansons of the Grande Dame, who is also highly regarded in Germany. She recalls the extraordinary life of the “Muse of Saint-Germain-des-Prés,” where during the legendary post-war period, the “Existentialists,” including Sartre, Prévert, and Queneau, wrote the first chansons for Juliette Gréco at their regular tables in the Café de Flore. Gréco once said, “I owe them everything,” referring to authors and composers like Brel, Ferré, Béart, and Brassens, Gainsbourg, Aznavour, and Trenet, who entrusted her with their chansons. “A chanson is a play that lasts three minutes,” Gréco said.

Catherine Le Ray spent her childhood in an artistic family at the foot of the Moulin Rouge and her youth in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where she personally got to know Juliette Gréco. Frédéric Langlais not only became the French accordion champion in 1993, but also, the following year in 1994, the youngest accordion world champion at just 16 years old. For his work, he received numerous awards, including the Prix Sacem (1993) and the Prix Francis Baxter (2002).

The best-selling newspaper in France, Ouest-France, writes: “Catherine Le Ray sings with talent, passion, authenticity, and charm [...] her remarkable performance moves the audience, it is a firework!” “Catherine Le Ray possesses the grandeur of an opera diva, which she combines with the coquetry of a variety actress ... a wonderfully expressive voice, ...” (Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung)

Copyright: ParisMusette

Doors open: 18:30

Experience the creation of a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle with all your senses! We will take you on a delightful tour through our production halls - from the formation of the body to final assembly. Guests will enjoy tapas from Badischer production at different locations on the factory premises.

At the end, a dessert awaits you at the restaurant Poké You in the customer center.
For our vegetarian guests, we offer corresponding alternatives.
If you would like the vegetarian option or have any intolerances, please notify us in advance at visit54@mercedes-benz.com.

Children from 8 years old can participate in the event accompanied by a legal guardian. It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear for the discovery tour due to longer walking distances in production.

Photo/Film:
The use of audio recording devices, photo, film, or video cameras, as well as smartphones, is not permitted during the discovery tour.

Our terms and conditions apply (www.mercedes-benz.de/veranstaltungen).

Admission from 6:30 PM

Experience an exciting evening with rally driver Daniel Schatz!
Dive into the fascinating world of the Rally Dakar as Daniel Schatz provides an intimate glimpse into his spectacular journey as a driver. Find out firsthand how he found his personal path behind the wheel and fulfilled his dream of becoming part of the legendary Rally Dakar.

In 2026, he will once again face the ultimate challenge with Team Völkel – the hardest rally in the world. His return to the desert promises not only motorsport at the limits of the possible but also a wealth of new stories, valuable insights, and breathtaking experiences that he will share with you. Daniel Schatz unveils the meticulous preparation: from intensive physical training to the complex technical vehicle modifications and the overcoming of immense logistical hurdles that must be mastered before the start of this unique rally. Furthermore, he will talk about his role as a driver and the challenges of technical support for the three G-Class vehicles involved in the race. A special highlight is the function of the trucks as a mobile spare parts warehouse and service station, which was essential for the success of the entire team.

As part of the lecture, you will have a unique opportunity to examine original vehicles from the Rally Dakar up close and be inspired by their versatile functions.
Participation is possible from the age of 14.

If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact us via email at the following address: events54@mercedes-benz.com.

Our terms and conditions apply (www.mercedes-benz.de/veranstaltungen).

Admission from 5:00 PM

A Tribute to Coldplay
“An EVENING of COLDPLAY MUSIC”

Stadium anthems, emotional ballads, catchy earworm melodies. All this describes the limitless and colorful world of COLDPLAY, one of the most successful bands of the 21st century.

As experienced live musicians from various genres, the members of the new band SKY FULL OF STARS* share a love for the unique sound of this band. The combination of prominent minimalism and complex passages is one of a kind. The song is always at the forefront. Honoring the special sound of the COLDPLAY songs live is both motivation and an honor for the musicians of the formation SKY FULL OF STARS*. Like their musical mentors, the band places great emphasis on perfect live sound with specially pre-produced elements and an engaging, captivating show.

“a truly successful tribute show and a reminiscence of Coldplay, currently the most successful band worldwide. “A Sky Full Of Stars” brings the incomparable spirit of the original's concerts successfully to the stage. Small, fine, and surprising show effects wonderfully round off the program. Successful sound and light show included.” Thilo Huble, Head of the Cultural Office of the City of Zweibrücken

Lineup:
Tobias “Sly“ Weber - Vocals // Guitars
Michael “Micky” Karpen - Guitars // Vocals
Steffen “Steff “ Wellmann - Drums // Vocals
Harald ”Harry“ Müller - Bass // Vocals
Stefan Turnsek - Keys // Vocals

Admission from 7:00 PM

Cream of Clapton - Live


With their homage to the guitar legend Eric Clapton, the band
CREAM OF CLAPTON has been captivating audiences on the stages of Southern Germany since its founding in 2015.
Gerald Sänger (guitar and vocals) is widely known as a virtuoso guitarist who can also impress with his vocal abilities.
Together with his colleagues Matthias Schulz (keyboards), Claus Müller (drums), Barny Hoffmann (bass), and David Sänger (guitar), he performs with impressive quality, dedication, and ease through Eric Clapton's body of work, as one seldom gets the chance to see and hear.

CREAM OF CLAPTON interprets the works of Eric Clapton from his time with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos to the present authentically and yet independently. A true treasure trove unfolds, filled to the brim with hits, but also with lesser-known "Eric Clapton song gems." Many songs receive their own stamp from the band, allowing room for improvisation, including spontaneity and enthusiasm.

The good background vocals complete the whole experience, ensuring that the band is truly not a cheap imitation of the original, but a respectful homage to the great guitar legend Eric Clapton. The music of Eric Clapton brings immense joy to both the band and the audience. The "slow hand" is still captivating.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Admission: 4:00 PM

CLASSICO BALLET NAPOLI
Classical ballet from Naples / Italy

CINDERELLA
Ballet in 2 acts
Music by S. Prokofiev / Choreography - A. Lyapin

A magical fairy tale ballet!

The romantic fairy tale of Cinderella is one of the most lively and beautiful ballet compositions.
The well-known and beloved fairy tale serves as the basis for the libretto, depicting the romantic love of a hardworking and kind maid and a prince, the blossoming of their relationship, the obstacles they face along the way, and the fulfillment of a dream.

Cinderella is degraded and tormented by her cruel stepmother and selfish stepsisters, treated like a maid. Hard work and harsh words accompany the kind-hearted and selfless girl through her everyday life. Her deepest wish to dance at the royal ball is granted by a good fairy. In a beautiful dress, unrecognized but admired by all, she enchants the court, especially the prince. The twelfth stroke of the clock ends this enchantment, and in a hurry, Cinderella leaves the ball. In her flight, she loses her dancing shoe, allowing the lovestruck prince to search for and find his chosen one.

In its imaginative staging, the ballet ensemble from Naples brings the old legend to life with new vibrant colors. While maintaining a conservative approach to classical ballet, the performance is modern—thanks to the innovative set design and perfectly crafted costumes. Masterfully, the language of classical dance with its grace is combined with the expressions of modern dance.

The best classical ballet training of the dancers is evident from the very first scenes, as well as the stage design and costumes that highlight the legendary beauty of one of the world’s beloved fairy tales.

A true ballet delight for young and old!

Entrance: 6:00 PM

The Comedy Night is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafés, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment from various comedians, cabaret artists, and other funny people. No Comedy Night is like the other.

The Comedy Night offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. In each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each on one evening. The best part: At the Comedy Night, you don’t have to wander from venue to venue to see different comedians. You only need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will "serve" you several artists. Because in the Comedy Night, it is the comedians who move between the venues. Down from one stage, up to the next. This is truly a comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether restaurant or student bar, cultural center or hair salon, cinema hall or cocktail bar – the venues of the Comedy Night are just as diverse as the comedians who perform here. However, the fun factor is the same everywhere. At the Comedy Night, laughter is the priority. And since laughing alone is certainly possible, but can sometimes seem quirky, it’s best to go to a Comedy Night with friends, colleagues, or – depending on the intensity of your humor - your in-laws. Together you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time during the breaks between performances to relax and chat.

Doors open around 6:30 PM.

The Komische Nacht is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Komische Nacht is like the other.

The Komische Nacht offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. At each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: At the Komische Nacht, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will "serve" you several artists. At the Komische Nacht, it's the comedians who move between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether a restaurant or student pub, a cultural center or hair salon, a movie theater or cocktail bar - the venues of the Komische Nacht are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. The fun factor, however, remains the same everywhere. Laughter is the focus of the Komische Nacht. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem strange, it's best to go to a Komische Nacht with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - even the in-laws. Together you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time in the breaks between the performances to have a relaxed chat.

Doors open at around 6:00 PM

The Komische Nacht is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Komische Nacht is like the other.

The Komische Nacht offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. At each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: At the Komische Nacht, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will "serve" you several artists. At the Komische Nacht, it's the comedians who move between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether a restaurant or student pub, a cultural center or hair salon, a movie theater or cocktail bar - the venues of the Komische Nacht are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. The fun factor, however, remains the same everywhere. Laughter is the focus of the Komische Nacht. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem strange, it's best to go to a Komische Nacht with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - even the in-laws. Together you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time in the breaks between the performances to have a relaxed chat.

Doors open at around 6:00 PM

The Komische Nacht is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Komische Nacht is like the other.

The Komische Nacht offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. At each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: At the Komische Nacht, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will "serve" you several artists. At the Komische Nacht, it's the comedians who move between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether a restaurant or student pub, a cultural center or hair salon, a movie theater or cocktail bar - the venues of the Komische Nacht are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. The fun factor, however, remains the same everywhere. Laughter is the focus of the Komische Nacht. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem strange, it's best to go to a Komische Nacht with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - even the in-laws. Together you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time in the breaks between the performances to have a relaxed chat.

Doors open at around 6:00 PM

The Komische Nacht is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Komische Nacht is like the other.

The Komische Nacht offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. At each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: At the Komische Nacht, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will "serve" you several artists. At the Komische Nacht, it's the comedians who move between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether a restaurant or student pub, a cultural center or hair salon, a movie theater or cocktail bar - the venues of the Komische Nacht are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. The fun factor, however, remains the same everywhere. Laughter is the focus of the Komische Nacht. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem strange, it's best to go to a Komische Nacht with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - even the in-laws. Together you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time in the breaks between the performances to have a relaxed chat.

Doors open at around 6:00 PM

The Komische Nacht is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Komische Nacht is like the other.

The Komische Nacht offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. At each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: At the Komische Nacht, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will "serve" you several artists. At the Komische Nacht, it's the comedians who move between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether a restaurant or student pub, a cultural center or hair salon, a movie theater or cocktail bar - the venues of the Komische Nacht are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. The fun factor, however, remains the same everywhere. Laughter is the focus of the Komische Nacht. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem strange, it's best to go to a Komische Nacht with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - even the in-laws. Together you can laugh, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and even have enough time in the breaks between the performances to have a relaxed chat.

Doors open at around 6:00 PM

"I'M NOT TAKING OFF MY ROCK' N ROLL SHOES!"

This lyric from the eponymous song by the Spider Murphy Gang (for those unfamiliar with Bavarian: "Ich ziehe meine Rock´n Roll-Schuhe nicht aus!") says it all: the Spider Murphy Gang is still here. And not only that - they are better than ever. The release of hits like "Skandal im Sperrbezirk" was more than 40 years ago - yet the band's live concerts are still gripping performances by an excellent band that has rock'n'roll in their blood - and in their fingers.

Anyone who has only known the Spider Murphy Gang from their records should definitely check out one of the many gigs of the band: the guitars are rocking, the piano rolls in the best boogie style, and the whole band exudes joy of playing and good vibes, making it hard to believe that you are in front of veterans from the eighties.

After a long band history, many successes, smaller setbacks, and some inevitable lineup changes, the Spider Murphy Gang has arrived at the place where Günther and Barny have always dreamed of being in their youth: on stage, sweating and fully engaged in serving the audience a hearty rock'n'roll party.

Experience fascinating insights into vehicle production.

On this special discovery tour, you will get an exclusive look at the painting process.
Equipped with a cleanroom overall, you will enter areas of production that are normally not accessible to visitors.
In a small group, you will learn about the individual steps the body undergoes in the painting process.
Afterwards, it continues to final assembly.

The duration of the tour is approximately 2 hours.
Please note that our discovery tours are not barrier-free.

Conditions:
• Participation from 14 years old
• Sturdy footwear is mandatory
• Cleanroom overalls will be provided

Photo/film:
The use of audio recording devices, photo, film, or video cameras, as well as smartphones, is not permitted during the discovery tour.

If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact visit54@mercedes-benz.com.

Free parking available directly at the customer center.
Our terms and conditions apply (www.mercedes-benz.de/veranstaltungen).

Admission starts at 4:45 PM

All tickets are sold out.

One just has to close their eyes - and you feel like you're at a concert from back then!
This is not a cold reproduction or imitation, but the very special atmosphere of a live concert, celebrated with the same dedication and energy as back then.
The Watch plays Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

No other tribute band manages to capture the musical adventurousness and suspense of GENESIS in their pioneering days with such emotional primal force.

The dramatically Gabriel-esque voice of the singer of THE WATCH, identical to that of Peter Gabriel, and the absolute mastery of all instruments by the band provide a very special journey through time that you absolutely should not miss!

Doors open at 7:00 PM