Olaf der Flipper - We Say Thank You! 80 Years - The Birthday Tour 2026

Name: Olaf der Flipper - We Say Thank You! 80 Years - The Birthday Tour 2026
Start: 2026-09-26T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Schwarzwaldhalle im Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe

took place · 26 Sep 2026

Schwarzwaldhalle im Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany

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Olaf der Flipper - We Say Thank You! 80 Years - The Birthday Tour 2026 — Schwarzwaldhalle im Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe

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Olaf der Flipper celebrates his 80th birthday with a special tour titled "Wir sagen Dankeschön!" ("We Say Thank You!"). An evening of beloved hits and fond memories for all fans of this legendary German folk-pop star.

About: Olaf der Flipper

The former Flippers frontman brings six decades of Schlager hits to the stage - from the 1986 cult classic 'Die rote Sonne von Barbados' to the 2022 viral phenomenon 'Wir sagen Dankeschön' and tracks from his brand-new album 'Weltklasse', released at age 80.

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Tracks

Die rote Sonne von Barbados1986 comeback hit with Die Flippers, #1 ZDF-Hitparade, cult Schlager classic

Wir sagen Dankeschön2009 Flippers song that went viral in 2022 via DJ Herzbeat remix; gold single, festival anthem

Weine nicht, kleine Eva1969 debut hit that launched Die Flippers to national fame

Tausend rote Rosen2011 solo debut single and album; reached gold status immediately

Weltklasse2026 album released on his 80th birthday year; debuted at #1 German Schlager charts

About the venue: Schwarzwaldhalle im Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe

The Schwarzwaldhalle is a large multipurpose hall within the Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe, one of the leading congress and event centres in south-west Germany. With a capacity of up to 5,000 visitors, it hosts major concerts, trade fairs, galas, and sporting events. The hall is named after the nearby Black Forest region and is a central venue for large-scale public and corporate events in the Rhine-Neckar area.

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