When does the preview take place?

The preview takes place on 30.08.2026 at 5:00 PM.

What is the admission price?

The announced admission price is 20 euros.

Where is the venue located?

The event takes place at the Baumheide leisure center, Rabenhof 76, 33609 Bielefeld.

How do I get there best?

Traveling by bus and train is particularly practical. The Bi-Heepen, Baumheide station is only a few minutes away.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the building has an elevator and accessible restrooms. However, some areas are only limitedly accessible.

What music can the audience expect?

An homage with well-known Udo Jürgens titles in big band arrangements is expected.

Udo Jürgens revives: great melodies, brilliance, and emotion in Bielefeld

Name: Thank you, Udo Jürgens!
Start: 2026-08-30T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-30T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Freizeitzentrum Baumheide

A musical homage full of brilliance, emotion, and big band energy

With Thank you, Udo Jürgens! a preview will take place on August 30, 2026, at the Baumheide leisure center, blending concert, theater atmosphere, and musical memorial culture into a vibrant stage experience. The Westfalia Big Band presents, together with Simon Stadler, a grand journey through the work of an exceptional artist whose songs have shaped generations. The preview starts at 5:00 PM and has been announced with an admission price of 20 euros. ([fzz-baumheide.de](https://fzz-baumheide.de/veranstaltungen/))

Udo Jürgens on stage: between chanson, pop, and contemporary history

The program spans from Klagenfurt to New York and takes the audience through the melodies that made Udo Jürgens immortal. Titles like Greek Wine, I Have Never Been to New York, Thank you, Chérie, and But Please with Cream represent a repertoire that is far more than nostalgia. It is a sonic portrait of zest for life, melancholy, and keen social observation. The production is described as an elaborately staged music show, presented in a final phase of creation before an audience. ([radiobielefeld.de](https://www.radiobielefeld.de/service/veranstaltungstipps/128671))

Big band sound with dramatic precision

The Westfalia Big Band relies on impressive arrangements that give new colors to the well-known songs. This is where the strength of this homage lies: the drama does not rely on mere playback but on clever re-listening. Between solo voice, ensemble sound, and moderation, a dense theater atmosphere arises, charging the stage experience and audience reaction mutually. The official announcement speaks of emotional quality, surprising moments, and special closeness between artists and guests. ([radiobielefeld.de](https://www.radiobielefeld.de/service/veranstaltungstipps/128671))

The place: Baumheide leisure center as an open cultural house

The Baumheide leisure center is located at Rabenhof 76 in 33609 Bielefeld. The building is wheelchair accessible, has an elevator, handicapped restrooms on multiple floors, and automatically opening entrances. Bus and train are recommended for travel; the Bi-Heepen, Baumheide station is only a few minutes away. Parking is available on the surrounding streets, and there are also two designated parking spaces at the building. ([fzz-baumheide.de](https://fzz-baumheide.de/kontakt/))

Why this evening is more than a concert

This preview is a cultural interjection full of warmth and musical precision. It promises not just a mere best-of, but a carefully constructed stage experience with live band, soloist, memorable value, and sonic power. Anyone wanting to not only hear Udo Jürgens but rediscover him in the hall will experience an evening of emotion, recognition, and musical surprise. ([radiobielefeld.de](https://www.radiobielefeld.de/service/veranstaltungstipps/128671))

Conclusion: Thank you, Udo Jürgens! brings great melodies, strong stage presence, and a special preview atmosphere to Bielefeld. Anyone who appreciates musical theater with heart, format, and sonic radiance should experience this evening live. ([radiobielefeld.de](https://www.radiobielefeld.de/service/veranstaltungstipps/128671))