"Stars im Luitpoldhain"—an event now renowned far beyond Nuremberg’s city limits—returns to the Luitpoldhain park on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., featuring internationally acclaimed stars of the jazz scene. In a unique open-air setting, Wolfgang Haffner—one of Germany’s most successful jazz drummers and the event's artistic director—will set the groove alongside the German All Star Bigband (conducted by Jörg Achim Keller), simultaneously celebrating his 50-year career on stage.
He will be joined for this anniversary by very special guests: Swedish jazz singer Viktoria Tolstoy, who captivates audiences with her powerful, radiant voice—an artist with whom Haffner has performed across Europe and Asia. Jazz guitarist, singer, and composer Torsten Goods will take the stage with his virtuoso guitar playing and soulful vocals, while the Icelandic band Mezzoforte—famous for their funk-fusion sound—will ensure a lively, high-spirited atmosphere. Finally, the multi-award-winning singer Laith Al-Deen will take the stage and impress the audience with his soulful pop songs.
Look forward to a "groovy" evening and mark the date in your calendar now!
Admission is free.
Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) will broadcast the concert on both radio and television. A huge thank you goes to the main sponsors of "Stars im Luitpoldhain": Sparda-Bank Nürnberg eG and GMN Paul Müller Industrie GmbH & Co. KG.
