Festungssommer – Brings Open Air

Brings have been a fixture in the Cologne and Rhineland music scene since the 1990s and are among the top tier of Kölsch-Rock bands. What distinguishes the five musicians around brothers Peter and Stephan Brings is the combination of a rocking sound, German lyrics in the Kölsch dialect, and an always euphoric live experience.

A Band for the Entire Carnival Republic

With hits like 'Superjeile Zick', 'Polka Polka Polka', 'Liebe gewinnt', or 'Kölsche Jung', Brings have shaped not only Cologne but the entire carnival-loving West of Germany. Their songs are indispensable at any carnival event, and their live concerts are must-attend dates for a generation of fans who grew up with Brings.

Festungssommer in Koblenz

With their performance on June 13, 2026, as part of the Festungssommer at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Brings brings their sound to Koblenz – a city that itself cultivates a distinct carnival culture and where the Kölsch-influenced atmosphere finds a receptive audience. Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, 118 meters above the Rhine and part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, is a spectacular open-air stage with a massive historical backdrop.

A Brings Show

Anyone who has experienced a Brings live show knows: here, you sing along, clap along, dance, and celebrate. The setlist includes the band's countless hits, mixed with current songs and cover versions. Stephan and Peter Brings on vocals, the typical brass section, and a drum sound with a rocking punch – a summer evening with Brings guarantees an exuberant atmosphere.

Getting There and Ambiance

The fortress is accessible via the Koblenz Cable Car from the Rhine bank, with extended concert operating hours. Catering stands and merchandise on the fortress grounds provide the fitting ambiance. In dry weather, the open-air concert offers a view of the sunset over Koblenz's heights west of the Rhine.