Peter Kraus at 88: The Eighth Farewell Tour – And It’s All His Son’s Fault
You know how it goes: You say goodbye, and then you just keep coming back. It’s no different for Peter Kraus. The Austrian rock’n’roll pioneer has announced his eighth (!) farewell tour. And he’s doing it at 88 years old. But this time, it’s different: His son is the one who brought him back.
The Son as the Mastermind
It’s practically a family saga: Peter Kraus, who has been rocking stages since the 1950s, had actually had enough. But his son, who is also active in the music business, wouldn’t let up. "Dad, people want to see you one more time," he likely convinced him. And it worked. The Peter Kraus Farewell Tour 2026/27 promises to be one last big spectacle.
From "Tiger" to "Sugar Baby"
Who doesn’t know hits like "Tiger" or "Sugar Baby"? Peter Kraus was the German Elvis, the Austrian rocker with that unique 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 matter of the "Peter Krauskopf" (a play on words: 'krauskopf' means curly-head) – an inside joke among fans? Maybe a few curly-haired ones will be hiding in the audience.
A Phenomenon: The Eighth Farewell Tour
He's already said goodbye eight times. But who can really blame an artist who, at 88, is still raring to go? On the contrary: 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.