Peter Kraus at 88: The Eighth Farewell Tour – And His Son Is to Blame
Here we go again: You say your goodbyes, and then you're 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 Puppet Master
It's practically a family saga: Peter Kraus, who's been rocking stages since the 1950s, had basically had enough. But his son, who's also in the music business, wouldn't let it go. "Dad, the people want to see you one more time," he probably told 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 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, don't confuse him with the American actor Peter Krause – even if the names sound similar. Our Peter Kraus is and always will be 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 for some concerts.
- A stage show that pulls out all the stops one last time.
And then there's the thing about the Peter Krauskopf (literally 'curly head') – an inside joke among fans? Maybe a few curly heads will pop up in the audience.
A Phenomenon: The Eighth Farewell Tour
He's said goodbye eight times already. But who can blame an artist who's still going full throttle at 88? 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.