Lanxess Arena Cologne

Andrea Bocelli
Lost his sight at age 12 as the result of a head injury suffered during a soccer game. After graduating from law school, he was a defense attorney for a brief period. Got his big break in 1992 when Pavarotti heard a demo for "Miserere," which led to a tour with the Italian rock star Zucchero....

Rihanna
Rihanna established her dance-pop credentials in summer 2005 with her debut smash hit, "Pon de Replay," and continued to demonstrate hit potential in subsequent years (e.g., "S.O.S." in 2006; "Umbrella" in 2007; "Disturbia" in 2008)....

Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. His group, Dire Straits, was formed in London in 1977 and went on to become an international success after the release of its debut album in 1978....

Fleetwood Mac
While most bands undergo a number of changes over the course of their careers, few groups experienced such radical stylistic changes as Fleetwood Mac. Initially conceived as a hard-edged British blues combo in the late '60s, the band gradually evolved into a polished pop/rock act over the course of a decade....

Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew and newest member Lisa Lambe along with violinist Máiréad Nesbitt capture the hearts of fans across the country. A true celebration of Ireland with an unforgettable signature style, Celtic Woman perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits.