PETER CORNELIUS & BAND

In 2026, the exceptional artist turns 75 and celebrates this with a major tour!

The frontman, singer-songwriter and lead guitarist Peter Cornelius, known for his soulful ballads and uptempo songs with profound lyrics, also loved for his virtuoso guitar playing, is celebrating his 75th birthday in 2026 with a major tour. He will be joined on stage by his band, bass, drums and keyboards.

Cornelius, who was born in Vienna in 1951, is one of the most influential German-language songwriters. His music is always inspired by personal experiences and social observations.

“Sometimes I write and compose whether I want to or not – reflexively. As if it were the most normal thing in the world to do.” Much of this can be heard in his songs. They are a wonderful number of windows, created over the years, which allow a few minutes of insight into the man’s inner self.

At his concerts, you are taken along as a traveler and immersed in the world he brings with him.
“It’s strange that going on tour at 75 seems more natural to me than at 40 or 50. I had the song ‘I’m not like everybody else’ by the Kinks as a motto for my life very early on,
as a guide.

With every song, Cornelius energizes, encourages, often makes you think and sometimes there is meaning between the lines and he leads his audience to the nuances.

His songs are complete works of art written with his unmistakable signature.
“Over the years, people have told me time and again that my songs are timeless. I am timeless.”

Peter Cornelius & Band Live is an absolutely timeless highlight of the 2026 concert calendar!