Jessie J Halle (Saale): the British singer opens the OneRepublic open-air show on the Peißnitzinsel

You know the voice, even if the name doesn't come to mind straight away. That raw, enormous voice from "Price Tag", which blasted out of every radio in 2011, and the same woman who sang "Bang Bang" with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. She is the one taking the stage in Saxony-Anhalt in the summer of 2026: the concert with Jessie J Halle (Saale) takes place on 19 July 2026 on the Peißnitzinsel, though not as her own headline show. Together with OneRepublic, she transforms the Peißnitzinsel on 19 July 2026 into an open-air event, where she opens the evening as a special guest.

The real reason this performance is special has little to do with music at first. Jessie J was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in March 2025, just days before she was planning to return to the music business after a four-year break. In June she underwent a mastectomy of her right breast and shared the operation and her recovery openly with her fans. Anyone who sees her in Halle in July is therefore witnessing a singer in the middle of a very personal fresh start. For people in Halle, that also means: a name that usually appears in London is performing on a park island right in the middle of their own city.

Jessie J Halle (Saale): the open-air show on the Peißnitzinsel on 19 July 2026

In short: the concert with Jessie J Halle (Saale) is part of the OneRepublic open-air show on 19 July 2026 at the Freilichtbühne Peißnitz. Jessie J performs as a special guest, with doors and the start of the show in the early evening.

The event begins on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 6:30 pm at Birkenallee on the Peißnitzinsel, 06108 Halle (Saale), with OneRepublic and Jessie J in the line-up. The Peißnitzinsel is a river island in the Saale, a green open-air venue that regularly hosts concerts in summer. This date is not an everyday occurrence for Halle. OneRepublic are coming to Germany in 2026 on their "From Europe With Love Tour" for a handful of summer open-air shows, and the date on the Peißnitzinsel is the band's only additional concert in Germany and across the entire DACH region.

Anyone who has experienced an outdoor concert before knows the appeal: a long summer evening, the audience close to the stage, no roof to muffle the sound. Aside from Halle, OneRepublic play only in Wolfsburg, where the open-air show is already sold out, and in Düsseldorf on this tour in Germany. The fact that Jessie J is not the big name at the top of the poster that evening, but rather the support act, changes little about what she brings. Her half-hour before the main act is for many people the very reason to arrive early.

Who Jessie J is and why her voice sounds so familiar to so many people

In short: Jessie J, born Jessica Cornish, became one of the biggest British pop names in the early 2010s with "Price Tag", "Domino" and later "Bang Bang". Many people know her songs without being able to put a name to them.

Jessie J became known worldwide with songs such as "Price Tag", "Domino" and "Bang Bang". Her debut album "Who You Are" from 2011 is her best-known record. A second chapter followed: "Alive" was her second album. Anyone who had a radio on at all in the early 2010s inevitably heard these tracks. "Domino" is the song that rings a bell for most people immediately.

Beyond her own records, Jessie J was also a regular presence on television for years. She sat on the judging panel of talent shows including The Voice Australia, The Voice UK and The Voice Kids UK. It is precisely this combination of her own hits and constant screen presence that explains why her voice feels so familiar. She was a fixture of everyday pop life for over a decade before stepping back for an extended period.

The comeback after the cancer diagnosis

In short: Jessie J was largely absent for four years, received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2025, underwent two operations and was back on stage by autumn. Her concert summer of 2026 is therefore more than a hit show.

The timing of the diagnosis and her planned comeback was brutal. In June 2025 she made the diagnosis public, repeatedly emphasising the word "early": early-stage breast cancer had been detected before the release of her single "No Secrets". She later had to cancel her North America tour and announced a second operation in August. The European dates were pushed back accordingly. The shows in the United Kingdom and Europe originally planned for October 2025 were moved to April 2026.

What is remarkable is how quickly she returned to the microphone. In September, Jessie J stood on stage for the first time after her operation, a moment in which her two-year-old son also saw her sing live for the first time. At BBC Radio 2 In the Park in Essex she told the audience she was simply grateful to see so many people singing along after everything. Throughout the year she made no secret of the difficult phases. Looking back, she called 2025 one of the hardest but also most magical years of her life.

How far her story reached beyond the music world was shown by a moment in late autumn. Sharing her experience brought her into contact with others who had been through the same thing, including Catherine, Princess of Wales, with whom she shared an embrace in November at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall. She herself puts her fresh start in sober terms. On her return to music she said this was not the comeback, but the warm-up for what is to come.

New album and what to expect musically

In short: at the end of 2025, Jessie J released her first album in eight years, "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time". Live, fresh and often very personal songs therefore meet the old anthems.

Her new album "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time" is her first new album in eight years. She announced it on 17 September 2025 via Instagram; it was released on 28 November 2025. The album was made outside the major label structures. It is her first record since parting ways with Republic Records.

In terms of content, the record is closely intertwined with what she went through in 2025. It includes the song "H.A.P.P.Y." featuring a guest appearance by her son, as well as the ballad "I'll Never Know Why" about the death of her bodyguard and friend. She has spoken herself about the thread running through the album. She described it as a journey from grief back to joy.

For a short special guest set, that means choices: one or two of the big sing-along numbers from "Price Tag" to "Domino", plus perhaps something new. The voice remains the main attraction, and an open outdoor stage like the Peißnitzinsel works in her favour, because the singing is not swallowed up by a venue ceiling.

OneRepublic as headliner and what carries the evening

In short: OneRepublic take up the main part of the evening. The band from Colorado has a particularly loyal fanbase in Germany, and Halle is their only additional DACH date in 2026.

Even if the search that brought you here says Jessie J, it should be clear whose show this is. OneRepublic are among the most successful pop-rock bands in the world and, alongside the Grammy-nominated single "Apologize", scored a massive hit in 2013 with "Counting Stars". The band around Ryan Tedder has chosen Halle as the location for their only additional concert in the entire German-speaking world.

In practical terms for planning: Jessie J opens, OneRepublic play the main set. Anyone coming for her should not leave the doors to the last minute, since the support act naturally goes on early. In summer 2026, OneRepublic play two open-air concerts in Germany, on 18 July in Düsseldorf and on 19 July in Halle.

Tickets, getting there and practical tips for the Peißnitzinsel

In short: tickets are available from the official box offices. Plan your journey to Birkenallee on the Peißnitzinsel, allow for the early doors at 6:30 pm and buy only from authorised sellers.

Pre-sale tickets are available through the event's official partners. The Freilichtbühne's website lists 19 July 2026 with OneRepublic and special guest Jessie J; tickets are available through MAWI Concert. The kölnticket shop also offers tickets for OneRepublic with special guest Jessie J in Halle (Saale). radio SAW presents the concert on 19 July 2026 on the Peißnitzinsel. Stick to these channels and avoid overpriced secondary market offers, especially since Halle is the only additional DACH date on the tour and demand is likely to be high.

On the practical side for the evening: the Peißnitzinsel sits in the Saale, so you reach the site on foot via the bridges - allow time for entry. Open air always means weather is a factor; a thin rain jacket is more useful than an umbrella, and sturdy footwear helps on grass. Specific prices and any age restrictions are set by the organiser, so for details always refer to your ticket and the official concert page.

If you are looking for more culture in Halle around the concert date, it is worth checking the city's programme. The opera house is showing Lysistrata by the Theater, Oper und Orchester Halle, a completely different format in the same city. For more live dates, our concerts overview and the events calendar are a good place to start. And if the summer open-air mood takes you beyond Halle: bands like LaBrassBanda bring a very different but equally immediate stage energy with events such as Sommer am Kiez in Augsburg. You can find the full season overview on our festival page.

Frequently asked questions about the Jessie J concert in Halle (Saale)

When and where does Jessie J perform in Halle?

She takes the stage on 19 July 2026 at the Freilichtbühne Peißnitz on Birkenallee in Halle (Saale). The evening begins at 6:30 pm, with OneRepublic and Jessie J in the line-up.

Is Jessie J the headliner or the support act?

OneRepublic play the main set. Jessie J is there as a special guest and opens the evening. Anyone coming primarily for her should take the early doors seriously and not only show up for the main act.

Is it worth going if I only know the old hits?

Absolutely. You get the big sing-along moments from "Price Tag" through "Bang Bang" to "Domino", and you witness a singer restarting after a difficult year. She herself says this is not the comeback, but the warm-up for what is still to come - which makes her current performance more interesting than a pure nostalgia show.

Which songs should I know beforehand?

"Price Tag", "Domino" and "Bang Bang" are the most well-known anchors. It is also worth dipping into her current album to get a feel for the quieter tracks. On "Don't Tease Me with a Good Time" you will find, among others, "H.A.P.P.Y." featuring a guest appearance by her son and the ballad "I'll Never Know Why".

Where can I get reliable tickets?

Buy exclusively from the official box offices. The Freilichtbühne's website runs sales through MAWI Concert, and authorised ticket providers also offer tickets. Booking early is the safest strategy, since Halle is the only additional DACH date on the tour.

Sources

• Freilichtbühne Peißnitz, official event page (date 19.07.2026, special guest Jessie J, pre-sale MAWI Concert)
• Ticketmaster, venue page Freilichtbühne Peißnitz Halle (Saale) (date, start 6:30 pm, line-up)
• Du bist Halle and halle365 (announcement OneRepublic with special guest Jessie J)
• ABC News / Good Morning America, December 2025 (diagnosis, operation, new album)
• Rolling Stone, December 2025 (review of 2025, return to the stage, album context)
• SoapCentral, September 2025 (album announcement, release date, tour cancellation)
• evental.eu: Lysistrata, Opernhaus Halle, LaBrassBanda, Sommer am Kiez 2026, Artist page LaBrassBanda