Amberg Sunday Serenades
Edition 2026 Music Classical Folk

Amberg Sunday Serenades

Summer Open-Air Concert Series in the Malteser Garden

Amberg — Kreisfreie Stadt Amberg (09361)
Dates 17 May — 06 Sep 2026
Venue Amberg (09361)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Sunday Serenades Amberg

From May to September, the charming Malteser Garden in Amberg transforms into a summer stage every Sunday evening. With free admission, brass bands, music clubs, big bands, and Kirwabands (traditional festival bands) play a varied programme from 7 to 8 PM – from hearty brass music to festival sounds. This traditional concert series by the City of Amberg in the Upper Palatinate administrative region is a firm fixture of summer life in the historic old town.

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Summer Serenades in the Upper Palatinate

The Amberg Sunday Serenades are a traditional open-air concert series by the City of Amberg in the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Palatinate. Throughout the summer, music groups from the region play every Sunday evening in the Malteser Garden – one of the most beautiful green spaces in Amberg's old town.

Diverse Programme

The musical offerings range from brass bands to Kirwabands. Participants include, among others, the Knappschaftskapelle Amberg, the Musikkapelle Ursensollen, the Vogelhorn-Bergmusik, and other ensembles from the region. Traditionally, the Knappschaftskapelle Amberg marks the opening and closing of the series.

Free Admission in the Malteser Garden

The concerts take place every Sunday from 7 to 8 PM – weather permitting. In case of rain, the serenades must unfortunately be cancelled. Admission is free, and the series is organised by the Cultural Office of the City of Amberg.

Meeting Point in Amberg's Summer

With their accessible, free offering, the Sunday Serenades are a popular meeting point for locals and visitors and a firm fixture of cultural life in Amberg.

Sunday Serenades Amberg — edition 2026

The Amberg Sunday Serenades 2026 will take place every Sunday from May 17 to September 6 at 7 PM in the Malteser Garden. The Knappschaftskapelle Amberg traditionally opens and closes the series on Sunday, May 17. In between, numerous brass bands, music clubs, and bands from the region play with free admission.

The 2026 edition of the Amberg Sunday Serenades runs from May 17 to September 6. Every Sunday evening from 7 to 8 PM, a different ensemble performs in the Malteser Garden – weather permitting and with free admission.

Traditionally, the Knappschaftskapelle Amberg kicks off and concludes the event on Sunday, May 17. Throughout the summer, groups such as the Vogelhorn-Bergmusik, the Musikkapelle Ursensollen, and Saitenwind will perform. The spectrum ranges from hearty brass music to Kirwa and festival sounds.

Programme Sunday Serenades Amberg 2026

2026 Programme Overview

  • Sun, May 17: Opening with the Knappschaftskapelle Amberg
  • Every Sunday 7–8 PM: Various ensembles (incl. Vogelhorn-Bergmusik, Musikkapelle Ursensollen, Saitenwind)
  • Sun, Sep 6: Closing with the Knappschaftskapelle Amberg

Highlights Sunday Serenades Amberg 2026

  • Weekly open-air concerts throughout the summer
  • Opening and closing by the Knappschaftskapelle Amberg
  • Diverse programme from brass music to Kirwabands
  • Free admission in the historic Malteser Garden

Prices Sunday Serenades Amberg 2026

Admission is free. In case of rain, the serenades will be cancelled without replacement.

Practical information — Sunday Serenades Amberg

Getting There

Amberg is accessible by train (Amberg station) and via the A6 and B85 motorways. The Malteser Garden is centrally located in the historic old town.

Times

Every Sunday from 7 to 8 PM (weather permitting), from mid-May to early September.

Admission

Admission is free. In case of rain, the serenades are cancelled.

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Where it takes place Sunday Serenades Amberg

Maltesergarten Amberg

Maltesergarten, 92224 Amberg

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Sunday Serenades Amberg at a glance

Music Classical Folk Brass band Folk traditions Outdoor Free Kreisfreie Stadt Amberg

History of Sunday Serenades Amberg