When does the concert with Skupa start?

The performance by Skupa starts on August 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the music pavilion in Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen.

How much do tickets for SommerSound 2026 cost?

Admission is free. According to the city of Gelsenkirchen, there are no ticket costs for this event.

Is there camping at SommerSound?

No, it is a municipal open-air concert in the Stadtgarten. Official camping areas are not mentioned.

Who else performs besides Skupa?

On August 23, 2026, after Skupa, the Maliki World Orchestra follows at 7:30 PM.

Where does the event take place exactly?

At the music pavilion in Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen, Zeppelinallee, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

What makes the evening musically special?

Skupa combines Balkan, Jazz, Flamenco, and free improvisations into an energetic live experience in the open air.

Free summer evening full of Balkan fire and world music in the Gelsenkirchen Stadtgarten

Name: SommerSound 2026 - Skupa
Start: 2026-08-23T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen - Musikpavillon

SommerSound 2026 with Skupa: Balkan-Flamenco-Fusion in the open air

On August 23, 2026, SommerSound in the Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen meets the five-member band Skupa - resulting in an intense open-air experience between Balkan, Jazz, Flamenco, and free improvisation. The SommerSound is a traditional five-Sunday festival series of the city of Gelsenkirchen; in 2026 it runs from July 26 to August 23, each with two concerts in the evening and free admission. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96306-sommersound-2026))

Festival atmosphere in the Stadtgarten

The music pavilion in the Stadtgarten has been the familiar setting for this series for years. The special festival atmosphere emerges not from size, but from closeness: the stage, beer garden, and audience come together as the first sounds lay over the park in the early evening. The gates open at 5:30 PM, and the beer garden opens at the same time - a classic summer evening with a relaxed community vibe. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/kultur/festivals_und_programmreihen/sommersound/index.aspx))

Skupa: Energy, virtuosity, and free spaces

According to the program of the city of Gelsenkirchen, Skupa stands for captivating arrangements in the tension between Balkan, Jazz, Flamenco, and free improvisations. For over twelve years, the band has shaped its style with noticeable joy in playing; the new album Cabaret adds to the performance. Those who want to combine festival organization with musical depth will find a compact yet intense multi-day feeling in just one evening. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/kultur/festivals_und_programmreihen/sommersound/index.aspx))

Two concerts, one evening, many colors

SommerSound relies on the double concert principle: Skupa opens the evening at 6 PM, followed by the Maliki World Orchestra at 7:30 PM. This creates a dramatic arc of world music, folk impulses, and dancerly energy - perfect for all who love open-air acoustics, live performance, and cultural diversity. Admission is free, making the evening even more accessible. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/kultur/festivals_und_programmreihen/sommersound/index.aspx))

Practical festival info

The venue is the music pavilion in Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen at Zeppelinallee in 45879 Gelsenkirchen. The city of Gelsenkirchen officially designates this event as free of charge; camping is not planned, as it is a municipal open-air concert format in the park. For the journey, it is advisable to check the city center and park information of the city of Gelsenkirchen. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96306-sommersound-2026))

Conclusion

SommerSound 2026 with Skupa combines festival culture, summer lightness, and musical precision into an evening with character. Those who want to experience Balkan-Flamenco-Fusion in the open air will find a free concert date with real charisma in Stadtgarten Gelsenkirchen. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96306-sommersound-2026))