Located high above the historical and delightful landscape scenery of the river Rhine, the Loreley Amphitheatre has become a milestone in rock history when the “ROCKPALAST” concerts in the 70s/80s took place. Artists such as Genesis, U2, Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, David Bowie and many more performed at the 15,000 capacity venue. The European wide Live-TV broadcasts reached millions of Rock Music lovers and showed the beauty and unique atmosphere of that venue.

The Saturday schedule includes:

The original Line-Up of Asia on their 25th Anniversary Tour with Steve Howe (Yes), Carl Palmer (ELP), John Wetton (King Crimson) and Geoffrey Downes (Buggles)

IQ – one of the first pioneers of the British Neo-Prog movement

Sylvan – the German Neo-Prog shooting stars presenting their new album “Presets”

JEBO – an English newcomer band produced by John Burns (producer of Genesis´ “Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” album)

Echoes performs Pink Floyd – will take the audience back to the 70s, with a XXL Lightshow that will reach “real dimensions”…

The Sunday schedule includes:

Jethro Tull – after several years of Symphonic Orchestra and Acoustic Shows, Ian Anderson and his band rock the house…

Fish – after 20 years and 15.000 people at the Loreley in 1987, Fish exclusively performs the final album that he recorded with Marillion: “Clutching at Straws”. And the first part of his show brings his new album “13th Star” to light.

Pendragon – the other Neo-Prog legend (besides IQ) that takes the stage.

The Merlin Bird – travels 20.000 km to come to the Loreley! The band from Down Under appears for the first time in Europe, but rumours about their mystical shows reached Europe for months by enthusiastic reviews in various Prog Magazines.

The Watch from Italy achieved to be the Italian “Genesis” by Fans and international magazines. This concert will be the first one in Germany where they play the brand new album “Primitive.”