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The fantastic atmosphere from the Soers is coming to the city: During the World Equestrian Games, the Aachen World Championships Special invites everyone to enjoy an extraordinary program in Aachen. A diverse mix of culture and cuisine creates a world-class atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can experience the incomparable vibe of downtown Aachen together. Of course, music is a must. While various international bands create a lively atmosphere every evening starting at 8:30 p.m. on the Sparkassen Stage at the Markt, the STAWAG Stage is all about the World Equestrian Games. Starting at 11 a.m., all the action from the Soers can be followed at the public viewing area. The day’s highlights will be recapped during the evening World Championships show starting at 7:00 p.m. This allows fans to look back on all the action from the World Equestrian Games and be there live as the winners are honored. A few familiar faces from the World Equestrian Games will also make brief appearances for interviews and panel discussions. Following the show, Gero Körner & friends will perform exclusively at the Katschhof. When the show on the STAWAG stage winds down around 9 p.m., that doesn’t mean the festivities at Katschhof are over yet. The food trucks, the Ferris wheel, and the lively atmosphere in the city center create the perfect setting to round out the evening there.

Sparkassen Stage:

Tuesday,
August 11, Sonos
Cliq: Two Aachen natives kick off the Aachen World Cup Special. And what a kickoff it is: The hip-hop duo, with their hardstyle and electro beats, will make the market shake. Their love for their hometown of Aachen and their close ties to the Netherlands are reflected in the songs of “Grenzgänger.”

Wednesday,
August 12Il
CivettoStarting out with impromptu gigs on the streets and in subway stations of Berlin, Il Civetto now perform their fusion-pop on festival stages across Europe. Their songs speak of wanderlust, freedom, and everything that moves them—both socially and politically.

Donnerstag, 13. August
The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra
The constant pursuit of perfection, musical challenges, and the audience’s enthusiasm are the goals of the maestro and his orchestra, who prove that classical and pop music can harmonize perfectly.

Friday, August 14
Querbeat

From the street festival in Bonn to stages across Germany: Since 2001, the Bonn-based brass pop band Querbeat has been delivering an irresistible blend of party vibes and modern brass music. Thanks to this combination, they have been an integral part of the Rhineland Carnival for years. But they’ll prove that their music works just as well in the summer at the Aachen World Cup Special.

Saturday, August 15Álvaro
SolerWith
internationally successful hits like “El Mismo Sol” and “La Cintura,” the Spanish-German pop singer Álvaro Soler has been providing the soundtrack to summer for several years now and is sure to create a Mediterranean atmosphere at the concert on Aachen’s Marktplatz.

Sunday,

August 16MiAEmotional lyrics and powerful electropop with strong influences from the Neue Deutsche Welle: These are the ingredients of Berlin-based band MiA’s music, which is sure to get more than just the molecules dancing at the Aachen World Cup Special—just like in their biggest hit, “Tanz der Moleküle.”

Monday,
August 17Marley’s
GhostThis year, the “King of Reggae,” Bob Marley, would have turned 80. The band Marley’s Ghost plans to celebrate this occasion in an unforgettable way, with a colorful mix of the Jamaican singer’s well-known hits and lesser-known songs, original compositions, and collaborations with like-minded musicians such as Frank Dellé.

Tuesday,

August 18: RINGORINGO is the “one and only true Beatles tribute”: For 20 years, the Aachen-based band has been dedicated to the music of the Fab Four. Now the five-piece tribute band is taking the Sparkassenbühne stage with the Liverpool quartet’s greatest hits to show that the Beatles’ music is timeless.

Wednesday,

August 19ShantelShantel, whose real name is Stefan Hantel, is one of the most popular international representatives of Balkan pop: This evening, the rousing combination of modern interpretations of Eastern European dance music and traditional Balkan sounds will get the Aachen market dancing.

Thursday,

August 20: Knallblech Knallblech brings well-known party rhythms to the stage in a completely new way, combining wind instruments, self-produced beats, and an insane amount of energy—and they tear through everything that gets in their way —whether on the main stage or as a walking act, whether at festivals, Cologne’s CSD, the Kirchentag, or their own concerts.

Friday, August 21, 5:00 p.m
. Kids Rave
: Kids and teens will show off their skills behind the turntables and spin some tracks for you. And no, there won’t be any children’s songs—just real techno and dance beats. Get ready for a wild time!

Friday,
August 21: Harris & Ford
—It’s going to be a blast when the Austrian DJ duo Harris & Ford takes the stage at Aachen’s Markt with their hardstyle and EDM. Everyone knows their tracks like “Irrenhaus,” “God Save the Rave,” “Amsterdam,” and “Fantasy (Tricky Disco),” since they’re played over and over again at festivals and in clubs.

Samstag, 22. August
Elton and the Joels
The “Piano Man” and the “Rocket Man” united on one stage: Elton and the Joels present global hits by Elton John and Billy Joel in an explosive live show, performed by an excellent live band and a pianist who has been rocking stages across Europe for 30 years with his unique piano playing.

Sunday, August

23: Lagerfeuer-Trio—Local heroes wrap up the Aachen World Cup Special: In 2014, the Lagerfeuer Trio released their debut album “Hallo, alles klar?” and, in 2018, the EP “Bleib hier,” featuring a total of 18 original songs, stylistically positioned somewhere between Reinhard Mey and Die Ärzte. Since then, their songs have not only found their way onto the playlists of various radio stations but have also brought smiles to faces both on and off stage at countless concerts.

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The schedule is subject to change or postponement. For the latest updates and everything related to the World Equestrian Games, visit www.aachenwmspecial.de.