VADUZSOUNDZ 2026
Jovanotti
Lorenzo Cherubini, as the Italian rapper and songwriter Jovanotti is actually called, was born in Rome on September 27, 1966. He took his first steps as a radio DJ at local stations before moving to Milan, where he continued to develop in the 1980s. He began his career with rap and hip-hop, but later mixed pop, rock and world music on his albums, constantly breaking new ground. In between, he worked as a VJ for MTV, wrote two books - and to this day he continues to be politically active, campaigning for peace, Amnesty International and other charitable causes.
Jovanotti is known for concert surprises, even in unusual places: in the last seven years alone, he has performed in 66 arenas, on 38 beaches, at a horse racecourse, on a plateau, in two clubs and even in the desert. As Jovanotti announced yesterday Friday at a press conference at the Teatro della Cometa in Rome, he will go on a world tour in 2026, which will also take him to Australia, the Congo, Morocco and Nigeria. His new album "L'arca di Lorè" will be released on November 20. In addition to a renowned festival in Switzerland, Jovanotti will perform exclusively in our latitudes on Friday, July 24, 2026 at VADUZSOUNDZ, for the second time since 1997 at the Little Big One in Liechtenstein.
Fritz Kalkbrenner
Fritz Kalkbrenner originally came from the Berlin techno scene when the desire to produce music himself matured in him to create the perfect musical symbiosis from his own hand in addition to his vocals. With his debut album "Here Today Gone Tomorrow", released in 2010, combining house beats and his strikingly melancholic voice, he hit the nerve of the times. His subsequent albums and acclaimed tours in Europe and overseas have since secured Fritz Kalkbrenner a firm place in the Olympus of the great globally recognized acts of electronic music. With numerous club and festival appearances throughout Germany and Europe as well as a series of new releases, Fritz Kalkbrenner continues to set new standards. In 2025, he unveils a fresh and distinctive sound in the global house scene with his new single "Kick It With You" - the first of many to come. With Fritz Kalkbrenner, VADUZSOUNDZ is breaking new ground: for the first time, the festival is presenting an electronic house evening with an international star DJ - we are excited!
Sens Unik
Sens Unik made a lasting impression on the music scene of the 1990s and 2000s with their French rap and managed to cross the Röstigraben. With over 500,000 records sold, several gold awards and numerous placings in the Swiss charts, they are one of the country's most successful hip-hop acts. In 2010, the band decided to split up. Last year saw their big comeback with the same members as in 2010: Just One, Deborah, Bio, MC Carlos and now Jiggy Jones. And so the motto for the 20206 VADUZSOUNDZ kick-off is: "Jump tout le monde, Jump!"
EAZ:
As the opening act before Jovanotti on Friday, July 24, 2026, Zurich rapper EAZ. EAZ has long been more than just an insider tip - he is one of the most influential voices in Swiss hip-hop. With over 100 million streams on Spotify and YouTube, he shows that dialect hip hop knows no boundaries. His success speaks for itself: Swiss Music Awards in the Best Hit category, plus over 11 Gold and 8 Platinum awards. Hardly anyone has had such a lasting impact on the scene in such a short time.
Stefanie Heinzmann:
On her "Circles" tour in 2026, Stefanie Heinzmann will also be stopping off in Vaduz. The combination of her hits with funky beats, soulful ballads and a unique live atmosphere promises an intense concert experience: a special musical journey full of energy and emotion. With her unmistakable voice, she has carved out an impressive career and developed from an impulsive soul singer into a modern pop artist.
Lo & Leduc:
The duo "Lo" Häberli and Luc "Leduc" Oggier are one of the most successful acts in Switzerland. Since their breakthrough with 079, they have been shaping the Swiss music scene with their creative sound and eloquent lyrics. The Bernese duo stands for infectious dialect music, clever lyrics and an unmistakable mix of pop and hip-hop. Their live shows are full of energy, humor and emotion. In spring 2026, they will finally release another album after almost four years with "KRISE ALS CHANSON".
Crimer
With his unmistakable style between new wave and danceable pop punk as well as his distinctive vocals, the self-proclaimed "middle parting of the nation" proves that he is constantly expanding his artistic range - while still remaining completely CRIMER: Retro charm with a wink.
The Lamperts
Liechtenstein cult band: with their mix of neo-bluegrass, southern folk-rock, afro-soul-blues and ragga-country, The Lamperts provide pure entertainment and fun to round off VADUZSOUNDZ 2026.
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