Festungssommer – Brings Open Air
Kölsch-Rock Open Air with Brings at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz
About Brings Festungssommer
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.
Brings Festungssommer — edition 2026
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress will transform into a Kölsch summer celebration with Brings. The setlist and the exact tour program are not communicated in advance by the band; following band tradition, the program will include the big hits, several carnival classics, and current songs.
Programme Brings Festungssommer 2026
Program June 13, 2026:
Concert Evening
- Admission as per organizer (usually late afternoon)
- Support act (announced via Café Hahn)
- Brings live with band
- Setlist with the big hits ('Superjeile Zick', 'Polka Polka Polka', 'Kölsche Jung', 'Liebe gewinnt', 'Su lang mer noch am Lääve sin') and current songs
- Possible encores with classics
Ambiance
- Catering stands in the fortress courtyard
- Merchandise
- Cable car shuttle from the Rhine bank with extended operating hours
Current admission times, tickets, and travel information available via cafehahn.de.
Highlights Brings Festungssommer 2026
Prices Brings Festungssommer 2026
Practical information — Brings Festungssommer
Venue: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, 56077 Koblenz.
Getting there: By Koblenz Cable Car from the Rhine bank (extended concert operation) or shuttle from the organizer. By car via Festungsstraße, parking directly at the fortress is subject to a fee.
Admission: Two hours before the concert begins; current times available via cafehahn.de.
Tickets: Tickets are subject to a fee; advance sale via cafehahn.de and Ticket Regional.
Note: Open-air concert; weather-appropriate clothing recommended.
Contact: Café Hahn, cafehahn.de/hahn-events/Festungssommer.
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