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Art Garfunkel Returns to Germany with Exclusive Elbphilharmonie Concert

other · 2026-08-26

Music legend Art Garfunkel will perform an exclusive concert at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on October 29, 2026, as part of his Shinier World Tour. This marks his first German appearance since 2019. Garfunkel, who turns 85 this year, began the tour last year in Tel Aviv, Israel, in front of 50,000 people. He expressed that performing amid falling bombs in Tel Aviv confirmed his destiny to continue singing for people worldwide. Known for his work as lead singer of Simon & Garfunkel with hits like "The Sound of Silence" and "Mrs. Robinson," and as a solo artist with "(What a) Wonderful World," Garfunkel has significantly influenced pop culture. He has also acted in films such as "Carnal Knowledge" and "Catch-22," and is active as an author and poet. The concert is organized by Karsten Jahnke Konzertdirektion.

Key facts

  • Art Garfunkel will perform at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on October 29, 2026.
  • This is his first concert in Germany since 2019.
  • The concert is part of his Shinier World Tour.
  • Garfunkel turns 85 this year.
  • He started the tour last year in Tel Aviv, Israel, before 50,000 people.
  • He said performing in Tel Aviv amid falling bombs made him realize his destiny is to sing for people worldwide.
  • He is known for hits like 'The Sound of Silence' and 'Mrs. Robinson' with Simon & Garfunkel, and 'Wonderful World' as a solo artist.
  • He has acted in films such as 'Carnal Knowledge' and 'Catch-22'.

Entities

Artists

  • Art Garfunkel

Institutions

  • Elbphilharmonie
  • Karsten Jahnke Konzertdirektion

Locations

  • Hamburg
  • Germany
  • Tel Aviv
  • Israel

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