The magic word is acoustic: With his »Sanfte Töne, besondere Orte« (Gentle Sounds, Special Places) tour in 2026, Michael Schulte is reviving the unplugged vibe that has already given bands from Nirvana to Die Fantastischen Vier iconic shows – now it’s the turn of the German pop star and singer of hits such as »Waterfall« and »You Let Me Walk Alone« to make his own mark in this genre. Together with his band, he wraps his songs in an acoustic guise – and does so in exclusive, unusual surroundings.
Back to the start: The musician from Eckernförde is known for euphoric arena and festival gigs and for getting fans off their feet with his infectious manner. He showed that he can do other things too at the beginning of his career, when he amazed the pop world with nothing but a guitar and acoustic performances – the rest is history. Michael Schulte has retained the spirit of his early days, and now it’s time to give his special talent a place of its own.
Beautiful reason: To make the tour as magical as possible, impressive venues were chosen – from the Elbphilharmonie to the Prinzregententheater – which, together with a specially designed stage set, turn the concerts into extraordinary shows. Here, an intimate club atmosphere is combined with a special ambience, allowing soft sounds to make a big impact: for the first time, Michael Schulte and his band are playing their songs in a purely acoustic style, which underlines the emotional quality of the lyrics and allows the audience to immerse themselves in the unplugged sound.
Michael Schulte’s »Gentle Sounds, Special Places« tour in 2026 proves that emotions can be stronger than any decibel – it doesn’t take volume to convey intensity. Rather, it’s about authenticity and closeness: the connection between fans and the musician is created by the weight that his songs embody in these specially rearranged versions.
PERFORMERS
Michael Schulte vocals
& Band
