Name: Ambassadors of Music Rothenburg 2026
Start: 2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Ambassadors of Music

About Ambassadors of Music

Every summer, the Ambassadors of Music transform Rothenburg ob der Tauber's historic market square into an open-air concert stage. American student orchestras and choirs, having qualified as the best in their respective states, give free one-hour concerts on their European tour – ranging from popular classics to Hollywood melodies. Afterwards, choir concerts resound in the city's churches. Rothenburg is traditionally the final stop on this musical journey through the medieval setting in the state of Bavaria.

Dates 02 Jul — 23 Jul 2026

Venue Rothenburg ob der Tauber (09571)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Ambassadors of Music — edition 2026

In 2026, the Ambassadors of Music will again give free concerts on Rothenburg's market square. Throughout the summer months, with a focus on July, various American student ensembles will perform – including, confirmed, the Minnesota Ambassadors of Music Band on Friday, July 17, 2026.

The 2026 edition of Ambassadors of Music in Rothenburg ob der Tauber will take place spread across the summer months, with a focus on July. Various American student orchestras and choirs, having qualified as the best ensembles in their respective states, will give one-hour concerts on the historic market square, featuring popular classics and Hollywood melodies. These will be followed by choir concerts in the city's churches. The performance by the Minnesota Ambassadors of Music Band on Friday, July 17, 2026, has been confirmed. All concerts are free. The complete schedule with all participating state ensembles will be published on the town's official tourism website.

Highlights Ambassadors of Music 2026

Free concerts by American student ensembles
Performances on the historic market square
Choir concerts in the old town churches
International encounters in a medieval setting

Programme Ambassadors of Music 2026

Schedule

One-hour concerts on the market square: Classics and Hollywood melodies
Followed by choir concerts in Rothenburg's churches
Confirmed: Minnesota Ambassadors of Music Band, Friday, July 17, 2026
Further state ensembles throughout July

Prices Ambassadors of Music 2026

All concerts on the market square and in the churches are free of charge.

Practical information

Practical information — Ambassadors of Music

Getting There

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located in the Ansbach district on the Romantic Road. You can reach it via the A7 motorway (Rothenburg exit) or by train (Rothenburg ob der Tauber station, connection in Steinach). The concerts take place in the market square area, which is easily accessible on foot from the old town.

Admission

All concerts on the market square and in the churches are free of charge.

Dates

The concerts are spread throughout the summer months, with a focus on July. Current individual dates and participating ensembles are published on the town's official tourism website.

American Sounds in a Medieval Setting

Ambassadors of Music is a summer concert series in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring performances by American student orchestras and choirs on the historic market square. The town in the Ansbach district, state of Bavaria, with its perfectly preserved medieval old town, is traditionally the final stop on the European tour for these young musicians.

Who are the Ambassadors of Music?

The young musicians come from all over the USA. They have qualified as the best ensembles in their respective states and perform as musical ambassadors for their country in Europe. Rothenburg marks the grand finale of this journey.

Program and Schedule

The concerts follow a set pattern:

One-hour concerts on the market square featuring popular classics and melodies from Hollywood films
Followed by choir concerts by the Ambassador choirs in Rothenburg's churches
Several performances by different state ensembles spread throughout the summer months
Free admission to all concerts

Atmosphere

The combination of youthful musical talent, international encounters, and the unique backdrop of Rothenburg's old town makes the Ambassadors of Music a special summer experience. For the young Americans, performing on the historic market square is often the emotional highlight of their European tour.