The pop band Die Prinzens announced their disbandment after nearly four decades, citing a desire to exit on their own terms rather than risk becoming a caricature of themselves.
The Leipzig-based group, famed for hits like „Millionär“ and „Alles nur geklaut,“ will embark on a farewell tour in 2027 spanning approximately 20 concerts across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland under the motto „Tschüssi, macht’s gut!“ Tickets go on sale starting April 21 via CTS Eventim, with general availability beginning April 23. The tour opens on October 22, 2027, in Hof (Saale), Bavaria, and concludes on December 16 in Zurich.
The band insists on leaving as the original seven-member lineup they’ve maintained since 1987
Henri Schmidt, a long-time member, emphasized that the final performances will feature the exact founding lineup: Sebastian Krumbiegel, Wolfgang Lenk, and five others who have shared the stage since the band’s formation. This commitment to authenticity extends to their decision not to continue as a legacy act after the tour ends, though they confirmed their recorded music will remain accessible.
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Internal reflections reveal a fear of artistic decline more than external pressure
Wolfgang Lenk articulated the band’s rationale with uncommon candor: “Lieber jetzt an dieser Stelle eine Traurigkeit spüren, als irgendwann eine Peinlichkeit erleben.” For Lenk, the greater risk was not fading popularity but the prospect of audiences questioning when the group would finally step aside — a scenario he called “worse” than an early exit. Sebastian Krumbiegel echoed this, framing the decision as choosing to stop “when it’s at its best.”
This marks the first major retirement announcement from a German pop act of their stature since the 2000s
<!– wp:paragraph /> The last comparable farewell from a German-language pop ensemble of similar longevity and cultural footprint was the dissolution of Rosenstolz in 2012, though that stemmed from personal rather than collective artistic considerations. Die Prinzens’ approach — framing retirement as a proactive, dignified conclusion rather than a response to decline — distinguishes their exit from many legacy acts that continue touring well into diminished returns. Their planned tour with the Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach later this year will be one of the final collaborations before the curtain falls.
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Tour details confirmed The farewell tour will include stops in Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig, and Hamburg, with Zurich as the final destination on December 16, 2027.
What happens to the band’s music after the tour ends?
<!– wp:paragraph /> Sebastian Krumbiegel confirmed that while the band will no longer perform live after the 2027 tour, their recorded catalog — including chart-toppers like "Gabi und Klaus" and "Alles nur geklaut" — will remain available for streaming and purchase. No plans for posthumous releases or remix projects were mentioned in the announcements. /wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:heading />
Why did the band choose 2027 specifically for their farewell?
/wp:paragraph –> <!– wp:paragraph /> The band stated the timing followed “reiflicher Überlegung” — careful consideration — after more than 35 years of activity. They framed 2027 as the moment when they felt artistically fulfilled and wished to avoid the risk of overstaying their welcome, rather than reacting to declining relevance or external pressures. The year allows for a full tour cycle while aligning with their internal sense of completion. /wp:paragraph –>
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