Jan Delay & Disko No. 1 — Open Air am Sportforum

Jan Delay — A German Pop Giant

Jan Delay, born Jan Phillip Eißfeldt, has been a fixture in the German music scene since the mid-1990s. Originally starting as a rapper with Absolute Beginner, he has carved out his own niche over the years as a solo artist with a distinctive mix of reggae, funk, soul, and hip-hop. Songs like “Türlich, türlich”, “Klar”, and “Disko” are now indispensable parts of the German summer hit repertoire.

Disko No. 1 — The Band for the Grand Show

With his band Disko No. 1, Jan Delay has created a sound that packs even more punch live than on record. The horn section, funk guitar, rhythm section, and backing vocalists provide a stage presence that is rarely matched. The live shows are energetic and captivating, with a frontman who effortlessly wins over the audience. Such concerts are among the summer highlights of the North German festival scene.

Festplatz am Sportforum as a New Stage

The Festplatz am Sportforum in Wilhelmshaven has established itself as a new venue for major open-air concerts. The grounds are spacious, easily accessible, and offer the necessary infrastructure for several thousand visitors. The 2026 open-air series, organized by the Kulturzentrum Pumpwerk, features Wincent Weiss, Jan Delay, Andrea Berg, The BossHoss, and other prominent acts.