Annett Louisan - Longing - Live 2026

Annett Louisan is the voice of German-language chanson - she has significantly shaped this genre and given it a distinctive, unmistakable touch. Since her debut in 2004, the exceptional artist has established herself as one of the most influential and successful figures in the German music scene. To date, she has sold well over 1.5 million recordings, won numerous music awards, and enchanted countless people with her performances. The tour, with which she will travel through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland starting in the fall of 2026, is called "Sehnsucht" (Longing). After her highly successful "Bohème" tour, during which Annett Louisan was on the road live for almost two years, the artist will present a completely new stage program for her upcoming tour. Fans of the charismatic artist can look forward to new songs, as well as the familiar hits. "What we truly long for - sometimes we don't even know ourselves," muses the chanson and pop singer living in Hamburg. "Longing is not just a feeling, but a whole palette of emotions, wishes, and dreams that mix with our memories. No matter where I am - whether in Paris, New York, or Osnabrück - when the lights in the hall go out and the spotlights shine on stage, I am in my very own place of longing - and I want to take people there with me."

For as long as she can remember, Louisan has effortlessly mastered the balancing act between chanson and pop. She skillfully combines pointed language, emotional depth, and musical elegance in a highly effective manner. Especially live, her playful yet profound lyrics - carried by melodies that range from light and cheerful to melancholic and passionate - exude an irresistible charm. Annett Louisan's love for the unconventional and her appreciation for uniqueness as something precious have been repeatedly demonstrated through her music. Her career, which has lasted over two decades, not only reflects great success but also an artistic stance. In her poetically and lyrically demanding songs, she unites fine humor, subtle sensuality, and disarming honesty. This creates a special closeness to the audience, especially in live performances: Annett Louisan's voice is as versatile as it is unmistakable - captivating the audience with a wink and a lot of emotion.