Berlin Brass Festival
The Berlin brass scene between Big Band, Fanfare and Brass Band
About Berlin Brass Festival
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Brass as a Genre — from Big Band to Krach Boom Brass
The Berlin Brass Festival is a relatively young movement — started a few years ago as an attempt to bring the heterogeneous Berlin brass scene together under one roof. The genre spectrum ranges from classical Big Bands to contemporary Brass Bands (à la Krach Boom Brass) to fanfares and experimental brass formations. Berlin music schools like the Rückert-Gymnasium and the Berlin School of Music, along with independent ensembles, form the core.
Two Stages, One Week
The 2026 festival runs for a whole week (14 to 21 June 2026), with concerts at two main locations: the Evangelisches Johannesstift Spandau on the opening Saturday (in a former deaconess institution with magnificent brick buildings and green courtyards) and the Kulturbrauerei Hof 1 on the closing Saturday (a central district spot in Prenzlauer Berg, a former 19th-century brewery with several courtyards). In between, there are workshops and concerts at other Berlin locations — a truly city-wide programme.
- 2026: 14 to 21 June 2026
- Stage 1: Evangelisches Johannesstift Spandau (14 June, Opening)
- Stage 2: Kulturbrauerei Hof 1, Knaackstraße 97 (21 June, Closing)
- Admission: Free
- Workshops: Grande Fanfare, Absolute Beginners Brass, Young Brass Talents
Who's Playing: The Local Berlin Brass Scene
The lineup selection is decidedly local: Big Band Kameleon, Brass Band Rückert-Gymnasium, Einfach Spielen Band, Kapelle B, KAMA Orchestra, Krach Boom Brass Band Berlin 3000, Grande Fanfare, Brass Riot. No international headliner imports, but the Berlin brass scene in its true form — school ensembles, independent Big Bands, experimental collectives from Mitte and Friedrichshain.
Berlin Brass Festival — edition 2026
From 14 to 21 June 2026, the Berlin Brass Festival takes place with two main open-air concerts and a week of workshops in between. On the opening Saturday (14 June), the Big Band Kameleon will play at the Evangelisches Johannesstift Spandau at 4:45 PM, followed by the Brass Band of the Rückert-Gymnasium at 6:00 PM. On the closing Saturday (21 June), the Kulturbrauerei Hof 1 in Prenzlauer Berg will host a series of performances: Einfach Spielen Band, Kapelle B, KAMA Orchestra, Krach Boom Brass Band Berlin 3000, Grande Fanfare, Brass Riot. Admission is free everywhere.
Programme Berlin Brass Festival 2026
The complete 2026 programme can be viewed at berlinbrassfestival.de and via berlin.de. Key points:
Saturday, 14 June 2026 — Opening at Johannesstift Spandau
- 4:45 PM — Big Band Kameleon
- 6:00 PM — Brass Band Rückert-Gymnasium
- Open-air concerts in the courtyard of the Johannesstift
15 to 20 June — Workshop Week and Concerts at Other Berlin Locations
- Workshop "Grande Fanfare" — for experienced musicians
- Workshop "Absolute Beginners Brass" — for beginners
- Workshop "Young Brass Talents" — for young people aged 12 and over
- Concerts at other Berlin locations (see festival website)
Saturday, 21 June 2026 — Closing Concert at Kulturbrauerei Hof 1 (4:00 PM–9:00 PM)
- Einfach Spielen Band
- Kapelle B
- KAMA Orchestra
- Krach Boom Brass Band Berlin 3000
- Grande Fanfare (with workshop participants)
- Brass Riot as headliner
Accompanying Programme
- Concert recommendations for Berlin brass events around the festival
- Directory of instrumental teachers in Berlin, sorted by district
- Membership and volunteer opportunities
Highlights Berlin Brass Festival 2026
- A week of the Berlin brass scene on two main stages
- Opening Saturday at Evangelisches Johannesstift Spandau
- Closing concert at Kulturbrauerei Hof 1, Prenzlauer Berg
- Workshops for beginners, advanced players, and young people
- Free admission — the Berlin brass scene in its full breadth
Prices Berlin Brass Festival 2026
Admission to all concerts is free. Workshops require registration via the festival website (fee applies depending on workshop format). Donations to support future events are welcome via PayPal or bank transfer.
Practical information — Berlin Brass Festival
Getting There
Evangelisches Johannesstift Spandau: S-Bahn lines S3/S9 to S Spandau, then bus 137 or M37. Kulturbrauerei: U-Bahn line U2 to U Eberswalder Straße (3 minutes' walk).
Admission
All concerts are free. Workshops require registration via the festival website (some may involve a fee).
Programme
Full programme available at berlinbrassfestival.de. Concerts are spread throughout the week, with main concerts on the opening and closing Saturdays.
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Where it takes place Berlin Brass Festival
Evangelisches Johannesstift Spandau und Kulturbrauerei Hof 1
Schönwalder Allee 26, 13599 Berlin