Name: SommerSound 2026 - An Erminig
Start: 2026-07-26T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-26T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Musikpavillon Stadtgarten

Breton Anniversary Experience in the Open Air at the City Garden

On July 26, 2026, the music pavilion in the City Garden of Gelsenkirchen will transform into an open stage for world music, folk, and summer festival atmosphere. With free admission, An Erminig celebrates half a century of band history with the program Trug – featuring Celtic dances, personal anecdotes, and a warm, vibrant sound that perfectly matches this open-air evening.

SommerSound as a Living Concert Tradition

Since 1990, SommerSound has been an integral part of the Gelsenkirchen cultural summer, representing Sunday concerts in the open air that have connected the City Garden and music audience for decades. The series focuses on diverse music culture, a relaxed beer garden atmosphere, and an audience that appreciates the blend of accessibility and musical quality.

An Erminig: 50 Years of Brittany, Folk, and Stage Poetry

The Saarland-Lorraine world music formation An Erminig celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. The anniversary program Trug navigates through five decades of band history, recalls traditional Celtic dances, and simultaneously opens space for personal stories. This mix makes the performance so appealing: authentic, evolved, and deeply rooted in Breton music.

Open-Air Experience in the City Garden

SommerSound thrives on its familiar location at the music pavilion and the special atmosphere in the greenery of the City Garden. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the beer garden opens early, creating a relaxed pre-festival atmosphere that transforms a concert evening into a little multi-day feeling on a single Sunday. For those who love folk and world music, this is a true festival culture in a compact format.

Why the Evening is Worth It

Between Breton tradition, summer lightness, and an open-air setting, an evening develops that is much more than just a concert date. SommerSound 2026 offers closeness to the music, a strong sense of community, and a culturally rich excursion into the world of folk, world music, and singer-songwriting. Being live on July 26 means experiencing festival atmosphere right in the heart of Gelsenkirchen.