Michael Patrick Kelly — Special Loreley Show

The Special Loreley Show by Michael Patrick Kelly is one of the musical highlights of the 2026 Loreley summer. The Irish-German singer-songwriter, who became world-famous in the 1990s with the Kelly Family and has since become one of the most successful German-language pop artists in his solo career, returns to the famous open-air stage for a very special show.

The Loreley Open-Air Stage, located on the Loreley plateau (Address: Auf der Loreley 9, 56348 Bornich — in the municipality of Sankt Goarshausen) high above the Rhine, is one of the most traditional and atmospheric open-air stages in Europe. Concerts have been held here since the 1930s; in recent decades, the stage has become the premier venue for major rock, pop, and classical concerts in the Rhine-Moselle region. The UNESCO World Heritage site "Upper Middle Rhine Valley" lends the venue a unique aura.

The concept of the Special Show is extraordinary: Instead of a fixed tour setlist, Michael Patrick Kelly performs songs that his fans have chosen from his 35-year repertoire. This makes each concert in this tour series unique and a direct dialogue between artist and audience. The show lasts over three hours — significantly longer than a conventional pop concert — allowing for an intense musical journey.

The repertoire ranges from the great Kelly Family classics like “An Angel,” “Fell in Love with an Alien,” or “Over the Hump,” through the quiet solo albums “In Exile” and “Human,” to the big pop hits of the recent solo period like “iD,” “Beautiful Madness,” “Throwback,” and “B.O.A.T.S.” Unreleased songs and covers are also part of the program. With Special Guests, usually announced at short notice, the show is enhanced with additional facets.

The Loreley Open-Air Stage offers around 12,000 seats and standing places, promising an intense open-air atmosphere. The view from the upper tiers over the Rhine and the Middle Rhine Valley with its castles is unique. The concert is sold out, underscoring the popularity of Michael Patrick Kelly and the Loreley as a venue.