Festungssommer – Max Giesinger Open Air

Max Giesinger has been one of Germany's most successful singer-songwriters since his breakthrough hit '80 Millionen'. His style, rooted in pop but always characterized by folk elements, has earned him a loyal fanbase across generations. With songs like 'Die Reise', 'Wenn sie tanzt', 'Auf das was da noch kommt', and 'Legenden', he has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in German-language pop.

Open Air at the Fortress

His concert as part of Festungssommer 2026 will take place on June 12 at Festung Ehrenbreitstein – one of the most spectacular open-air stages in Rhineland-Palatinate. 118 meters above the Rhine, nestled within the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the Prussian fortress provides a backdrop that lends a special frame to his melancholic yet warm songs.

Festungssommer 2026 – The Concept

Festungssommer is the most important open-air concert series in the city of Koblenz, organized by the cultural center Café Hahn. Between May and September, medieval rock, pop, indie, cover tributes, comedy, and folk music alternate on the fortress stage. In 2026, Max Giesinger joins a lineup that includes Saltatio Mortis, Brings, Sportfreunde Stiller, Bodo Wartke, Helge Schneider, In Extremo, Madsen, and Doro Pesch.

Getting There by Cable Car

The fortress is accessible via the Koblenz Cable Car from the Rhine bank – with extended operating hours on concert evenings. Alternatively, a shuttle service is provided by the organizer. Those arriving by car can use the paid parking lots directly at the fortress.

A Summer Evening with a View

Experiencing a concert at Festungssommer means combining the live performance with one of the most beautiful panoramas in Central Germany: a view of the Deutsches Eck, the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers, the old town, and the sunset over the hills east of the Rhine. Max Giesinger and a summer evening at Ehrenbreitstein – a combination that will likely sell out in advance for many fans.