Berlin Organ Summer at St. Marien
Six concerts on the baroque Wagner/Kern organ from 1723 in Berlin's oldest parish church
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One organ, six evenings
The Wagner/Kern organ at St. Marienkirche, dating from 1723, is one of the last surviving baroque keyboard instruments in Berlin. Joachim Wagner, the most important organ builder in the Brandenburg-Prussian region of the 18th century, created around forty instruments in his workshop – few have survived the ravages of time, World War II, and the GDR era. The St. Marien organ was extensively restored in 2002 under the direction of the Alsatian organ builder Daniel Kern, returning it to its original sound.
The concept of the Organ Summer
In its 4th year in 2026, the Berlin Organ Summer will feature six concerts on Thursday evenings in July and August (plus a special concert), showcasing a deliberately diverse repertoire: Bach in historically informed performance practice, German and French Romanticism (Mendelssohn, Reger, Franck, Widor), contemporary works, and improvisations. One soloist performs at each concert – international guests alongside Berlin's main performers, such as Kilian Nauhaus, the church musician of St. Marien.
St. Marienkirche — Berlin's oldest parish church
St. Marienkirche was built in the 13th century and is Berlin's second-oldest parish church, after the now-defunct Nikolaikirche. It is located directly on Alexanderplatz, beneath the Berlin TV Tower – one of Berlin's most prominent inner-city locations. Famous features include the late Gothic *Dance of Death wall frieze* (c. 1469) and Andreas Schlüter's pulpit (1703). The church belongs to the Evangelical parish of St. Marien-Friedrichswerder and is one of the few original, preserved medieval large churches in Berlin's Mitte district.
Orgelsommer St. Marien — edition 2026
The 4th edition of the Organ Summer once again uses Thursday evenings in July and August for a concert series centered around one of Berlin's most valuable baroque keyboard instruments. All concerts start at 7 PM in St. Marienkirche at Alexanderplatz. Program focus 2026: Bach, German and French Romanticism, contemporary works.
Programme Orgelsommer St. Marien 2026
The 4th Berlin Organ Summer at St. Marien 2026 comprises six concerts in Berlin-Mitte. All concerts start at 7:00 PM in the St. Marienkirche, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, 10178 Berlin. Program and dates as per marienkirche-berlin.de and visitberlin.de:
Concert Dates 2026
- Thursday, July 16, 2026, 7:00 PM — Kilian Nauhaus (Berlin, Church Musician St. Marien)
- Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:00 PM — Johannes Lang
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:00 PM — Benjamin Alard (Paris) — Special concert on the anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death
- Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM — Xaver Schult
- Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM — Mari Fukumoto
- Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7:00 PM — Krzysztof Urbaniak (Krakow)
The Wagner/Kern Organ
- Built in 1723 by Joachim Wagner, one of the most important organ builders of Baroque Brandenburg-Prussia
- Extensively restored in 2002 and returned to its original condition by Alsatian organ builder Daniel Kern
- One of the few surviving baroque keyboard instruments in Berlin
St. Marienkirche — Venue
The 13th-century church is Berlin's oldest continuously used parish church. It is located directly on Alexanderplatz, beneath the TV Tower. Special attraction: the late Gothic Dance of Death wall frieze (c. 1469) in the church's entrance area.
Highlights Orgelsommer St. Marien 2026
- Special concert on July 28 for Bach's death anniversary with Benjamin Alard (Paris)
- Six internationally renowned concerts on the baroque Wagner/Kern organ
- Opening on July 16 with church musician Kilian Nauhaus
- Polish soloist Krzysztof Urbaniak to conclude
- Concert venue: Berlin's oldest parish church at Alexanderplatz
Prices Orgelsommer St. Marien 2026
Admission: €10 regular, €5 reduced, free for persons under 18 years and apprentices. Tickets at the box office before each concert and via marienkirche-berlin.de. Reservations are recommended for major soloists.
Practical information — Orgelsommer St. Marien
Getting there
S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Tram, and Bus to Alexanderplatz (S5/S7/S9/S75, U2/U5/U8, Tram M2/M4/M5/M6, numerous bus lines). The church is located about 200 m west of the station, directly next to the TV Tower.
Tickets
€10 regular, €5 reduced, free for persons under 18 years and apprentices. Tickets at the box office before each concert or via the website marienkirche-berlin.de.
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St. Marienkirche
Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 8, 10178 Berlin