Beat Club Festival Greven — Bonnie Tyler Open Air

Bonnie Tyler in Greven — How Did It Happen?

Bonnie Tyler (born 1951 in Skewen, Wales) is one of the defining rock voices of the 1970s and 1980s — known for 'It's a Heartache' (1977), 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' (1983), and the soundtrack anthem 'Holding Out for a Hero' (Footloose, 1984). Her distinctively raspy voice is the hallmark of a career spanning over fifty years. In 2026, she's touring Europe with the 'Open Air Live' tour — the stop on July 11th is Greven's Emspark, organized by the local Beat Club e.V.

The Beat Club Greven

For decades, Beat Club Greven e.V. has been a cornerstone of the Greven music scene. The club's own formation, the Beat Club Allstars, brings classic rock and pop from the 60s and 70s to the stage. The club organizes annual open-air concerts in the Emspark, consistently featuring internationally renowned headliners — a blend of club culture and music promotion, typical for the Westphalia region.

The Evening's Lineup Concept

A three-act structure, like a classic open-air concert:

• 6:00 PM — Beat Club Allstars: Opening with rock classics from the club's band
• 7:30 PM — Bosstime (Bruce Springsteen Tribute): One of Europe's most established Springsteen tribute acts, technically and atmospherically close to the original
• 9:15 PM — Bonnie Tyler: The headliner's 90-minute set featuring classics and new songs

The Emspark as an Open-Air Stage

The Emspark is located directly by the indoor swimming pool in Greven-Süd — a green open-air area that the Beat Club regularly uses for its summer concerts. It's a standing-room-only concert (no seated auditorium), with a dedicated zone for wheelchair users. It offers a charming Westphalian summer atmosphere, food stalls on-site, and good connections to the town center.

Greven — A Candidate for District Capital in Northern Münsterland

Greven (approx. 37,000 inhabitants) is located northwest of Münster in the Steinfurt district — a typical Münsterland town situated between the Ems river plains, Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO is within Greven's municipal area), and the rural Tecklenburger Land. Economically, it's characterized by the textile industry and logistics; culturally, it boasts active clubs like the Beat Club. The Bonnie Tyler performance is a prime example of the vibrant volunteer-run event scene in Münsterland's small towns, which annually brings regionally known acts to local open-air stages.

Tickets and Practical Information

Tickets are available via Eventim, Eventbrite, Koelnticket, and LocalTicketing, as well as numerous regional ticket outlets. Prices start around €59 for standing room. Important: No seated tickets, it's a standing concert with an established wheelchair zone. Children under 6 are not permitted; ages 6–14 only with adult supervision. There is no bag check — please bring small bags or leave them in your car. Security checks at the entrance.

Who Should Attend the Concert...

...will experience one of the most charming open-air concerts of the 2026 summer in North Rhine-Westphalia: not in a big city arena, but in a Münsterland community park. The audience is diverse (50+ Bonnie Tyler fans meet young Springsteen fans and local Beat Club supporters), and the atmosphere is friendly. If you're planning a day trip to Greven, it's ideal to combine the concert with an afternoon in nearby Münster (15 minutes by train) — explore the old town, the promenade, and Aasee lake.