The Streets

FrischLuft Openair 2026. A Grand don't come for free - for the first time ever performing in full.

With "A Grand Don't Come For Free", Mike Skinner aka The Streets has created one of the defining albums of the 21st century - a bittersweet chronicle of everyday British dramas, a concept album full of humor, pain and unvarnished truths. For the first time ever, Skinner is now bringing the work live on stage in its entire narrative length - together with his band, as an exclusive experience for fans who want to rediscover this story of love, loss, chaos and hope.

When the album was released in 2004, it went straight to number one in the UK charts, was certified platinum several times over and spawned classics such as "Dry Your Eyes", "Fit But You Know It" and "Blinded By The Lights". In a unique sound mix of UK garage, rap and urban storytelling, Skinner told the story of a young man whose life is slipping painfully away - and struck a chord with a generation. The tour now offers the opportunity to experience this masterpiece as a cohesive whole, live, raw and with the inimitable directness that has always characterized Skinner.

Twenty years on, Mike Skinner remains one of the UK's most idiosyncratic and influential artists. In 2023, he released his cinematic album project "The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light", a noir musical that he wrote, directed and scored himself - another chapter in his tireless play with form, language and sound. At the same time, he worked on music for film, advertising and television and performed at selected festivals and club nights, always with irrepressible energy and charismatic stage presence.

Since his debut "Original Pirate Material" (2002), Skinner has been regarded as a poetic chronicler of urban culture, making British rap, garage and grime known far beyond their scene boundaries. Five albums, countless collaborations and countless sold-out shows later, The Streets remains a guarantee for intelligent beats, sharp-witted lyrics and unforgettable live moments.

Linz AG FrischLuft Stage Open Air
All events on the Linz AG FrischLuft Open Air stage take place outside, whatever the weather. If rain is expected, please bring your own bad weather clothing. Rain ponchos are available on site to a limited extent. In the event of thunderstorms and storms, the event must be canceled/cancelled. Should it be necessary to cancel in advance, this will be announced immediately on the Posthof homepage and on our social media channels.