Luis from South Tyrol - Pfiati - The Farewell Tour

"Pfiati" Tour: The Last Applause

After more than two decades on the cabaret and small arts stages, Luis from South Tyrol, also known as Manfred Zöschg, bids farewell to his audience with one last grand tour. The "Pfiati" tour marks the conclusion of a unique stage career and offers a one-time opportunity to experience the beloved South Tyrolean cabaret artist live one last time. Included in the program are new acts, tried-and-true classics, and plenty of stories from real life—humorous, touching, and typically Luis. The audience can look forward to a very personal program that includes reflections on his greatest moments as well as glimpses of what is to come. An evening full of laughter, nostalgia, and surprises—perhaps even for Luis himself.

The Farewell

"I owe everything to my audience—really everything," says Manfred Zöschg. "'Pfiati' for me doesn't just mean 'goodbye,' but 'take care of yourself.' And I say that from the bottom of my heart." He still feels comfortable on stage—but at 67, the surrounding circumstances have simply become too burdensome. So, it’s better to stop while it’s still fun. The last tour is "like a mountain run without training—exhausting, but with a view." And it is also a thank you to all who have accompanied him, understood, laughed, and listened.

The Book

Accompanying the farewell tour is the release of his first book, set to be published in autumn 2025 by Raetia Verlag. It offers deep insights into Luis's private life—filled with childhood memories, anecdotes, pranks, and of course, a lot of humor. He holds particularly dear the story of the legendary "gold find": a gilded lead bar, secretly buried in the garden, which sparked childish euphoria, neighborhood gossip—and still provides conversation material in the village today. In addition to humorous memories, the book also recounts special challenges—such as his performance in New York, where Luis presented parts of his program in English—"without much pressure, but with a lot of heart."

The "Pfiati" tour is not just the end of an era—it is a celebration for all who have laughed, thought, and lived with Luis. Those who wish to experience him live one last time should seize the opportunity. There will be no encore.

Luis from South Tyrol says: Pfiati. And thank you.