International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer starts in Braunschweig with great organ art

A summer kickoff full of sound, history, and goosebumps

The International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer 2026 opens its series on July 5, 2026 in the Klosterkirche Riddagshausen St. Mariae in Braunschweig. The historic basilica is one of the oldest Gothic structures in Germany and offers an impressive setting for an intense organ concert with its unique acoustics. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/eintraege-sehenswuerdigkeiten/_kloster_riddagshausen.php?utm_source=openai))

Sound space with soul

When the organ pipes spring to life in the vast church, precise conducting meets sacred atmosphere. The combination of historical architecture, resonance, and concentrated live atmosphere has made the Organ Summer a fixed date for friends of great church music for years. ([klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de](https://klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de/ueber-das-kloster/?utm_source=openai))

Tradition that radiates far beyond Braunschweig

The Organ Summer was founded by Cantor Hans-Dieter Karras and has shaped the church music scene in Riddagshausen for many years. The 23rd season is already announced for 2026; as the new principal church musician, Thorsten Göbel brings fresh perspectives and new programmatic colors to the series. ([hdkarras.simdif.com](https://hdkarras.simdif.com/orgelsommer_2025.html?utm_source=openai))

A place that carries music

The Klosterkirche Riddagshausen opens its doors daily, is located in the historic monastery ensemble, and is closely linked to the cultural life of the district. Those who experience a concert here take home not only music but also the atmosphere of a place that has held spiritual and artistic radiance for centuries. ([klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de](https://klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de/veranstaltung/internationaler-riddagshaeuser-orgelsommer-i/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: The 1st concert of the International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer promises a summer evening filled with sound splendor, church space, and musical tradition. Those who want to experience organ music live will find here an appointment with character, depth, and special radiance. ([klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de](https://klosterkirche-riddagshausen.de/termine/?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Klosterkirche Riddagshausen – International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer I
• Klosterkirche Riddagshausen – Dates
• City of Braunschweig – Riddagshausen with Klosterkirche St. Mariae
• Propstei Braunschweig – Klosterkirche Riddagshausen
• Hans-Dieter Karras – 23rd International Riddagshäuser Organ Summer 2026
• Klosterkirche Riddagshausen – Church Music 2025