When does the 6th concert of the organ summer begin?

The concert begins on August 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

How long does the event last?

The end is scheduled for around 6:30 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

In the St. Maria Riddagshausen Monastery Church in Braunschweig.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The concert takes place in the Monastery Church, thus indoors.

Are there official social media channels?

Yes, the Klosterkirche Riddagshausen is present on Instagram and Facebook.

International Riddagshausen Organ Summer VI Braunschweig

Name: International Riddagshausen Organ Summer 2026 6th Concert
Start: 2026-08-09T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-09T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Klosterkirche St. Maria Riddagshausen

The Great Organ Evening in the Riddagshausen Monastery Church

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the International Riddagshausen Organ Summer concludes with its 6th concert in the St. Maria Riddagshausen Monastery Church. It starts at 5:00 PM and is expected to end around 6:30 PM. In the historical monastery church, summer concentration meets spiritual musical tradition, complemented by the special acoustics of the Gothic space.

A Summer Festival with History and Sound Depth

The Riddagshausen Organ Summer has been a staple of church music in Braunschweig for years. The 2026 edition marks the 23rd season of the festival, which attracts an audience seeking to physically experience organ music, not just hear it, with its Führer organ and internationally diverse programs. The restored organ offers a wide range of colors between Baroque transparency and Romantic power.

The Monastery Church as a Resonance Space

The Riddagshausen Monastery Church is one of the oldest Gothic structures in Germany and creates that live atmosphere with its unique spatial effect that makes organ concerts so immediate. The sound carries long, the lines appear plastic, and each registration gains additional depth in the church space. This is precisely where an organ summer reveals its full strength: as a concert experience between architecture, silence, and great musical gesture.

Summery Concert Culture in Braunschweig

The evening is aimed at everyone who is enthusiastic about organ music, church music, and characterful classical concerts. The venue is centrally located in Braunschweig-Riddagshausen and has been a cultural anchor point for visitors from the region and beyond for years. With free admission, the concert remains accessible and open to a wide audience; donations are welcome.

What Visitors Can Expect

Look forward to an atmospheric summer evening with focused live sound, impressive acoustics, and a resonant finale to the organ summer series. Anyone wanting to experience the connection of a historical church, international organ art, and summery audience atmosphere should not miss this date.