Chris Norman

On 28 October 2026 Chris Norman will perform at the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg. As the distinctive voice of Smokie, he brought melodic soft rock with a touch of country to the fore in the 1970s; since the 1980s he has stood as a solo artist for pop-rock, midtempo numbers and ballads — all carried by his slightly husky voice. On stage he brings these two sides together: classics from the Smokie era meet his solo work, including songs such as "Midnight Lady", supplemented by material from his more recent albums.

Musically the set swings between electric hooks and acoustic moments, with a clear focus on melody, chorus and voice. The band keeps the sound lean and direct, close to the arrangements that made his songs famous without simply reproducing them. The result is an arc from his earlier radio presence to his current phase, showing how Norman’s pop and rock signature blend — accessible, melodic and with a light country tint. An evening that traces his career in songs and compactly presents the range between Smokie and his solo work on stage.