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Peter Kraus at 88: Eighth Farewell Tour – and It's All His Son's Fault

Entertainment ✍️ Franz Huber 🕒 2026-03-18 20:29 🔥 Views: 1

You know how it goes: you say your goodbyes, and then you end up coming back anyway. It's no different for Peter Kraus. The Austrian rock'n'roll pioneer has announced he's going on a farewell tour for the eighth (!) time. And at 88 years old. But this time, it's different: his son is the one who brought him back.

Peter Kraus on his farewell tour

The Son as the Puppet Master

It's practically a family saga: Peter Kraus, who's been rocking stages since the 1950s, had actually had enough. But his son, who's also in the music business, wouldn't let up. "Dad, the people want to see you one more time," he probably convinced him. And it worked. The Peter Kraus Farewell Tour 2026/27 promises to be one last great spectacle.

From "Tiger" to "Sugar Baby"

Everyone knows hits like "Tiger" and "Sugar Baby," right? Peter Kraus was the German Elvis, the Austrian rocker with that certain Viennese charm. His career is legendary, and the fact that he's strapping on his guitar one more time is a gift for all fans of good old rock'n'roll.

Of course, you shouldn't confuse him with the American actor Peter Krause – even if the names sound similar. Our Peter Kraus is and remains the king of German-language rock'n'roll.

What Can We Expect on the Tour?

  • Classics from six decades: From his first hits to new interpretations.
  • Special guests: Rumour has it that his long-time friend Peter Maffay might join him at some concerts.
  • A stage show that pulls out all the stops one last time.

And then there's the thing about the Peter Krauskopf – an inside joke among fans? Perhaps a few of those "curly heads" will be spotted in the audience.

A Phenomenon: The Eighth Farewell Tour

He's already said goodbye eight times. But who can blame an artist who, at 88, is still giving it his all? Quite the opposite: it shows that music keeps you young and passion knows no age limits. So, grab your tickets and be there when the rock legend rocks the stage for the (really?) last time.