Bluval — International Brass Festival Straubing
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Bluval Straubing
Bluval 2025 marked a new chapter in the festival's history with its 31st edition: for the first time, the official festival period extended over more than two months, from early September to early November, with an intensive core period in September and October. The opening took place in the Stadthalle, followed by a series of sacred concerts in St. Jakob and the Carmelite Church.
Highlights in 2025 included the International Masterclasses for Brass, a gala concert with the Munich Radio Orchestra, and performances by renowned brass and big bands. Bluval Saturday once again transformed Straubing's old town into an open-air concert area with predominantly free performances.
Programme
Program 2025 excerpts:
- Opening concert in the Stadthalle Straubing.
- European Tuba Power and other large ensembles.
- Bluval Saturday with free concerts in the city center.
- Sacred concerts in St. Jakob and the Carmelite Church.
- International masterclasses with final concerts.
- Gala concert with the Munich Radio Orchestra.
Highlights
- 31st international edition of the festival.
- Over 70 ensembles from classical, jazz, folk music, and sacred music.
- Bluval Saturday in Straubing's old town.
Prices
Concert prices in 2025 varied by format, ranging from approximately €18 (chamber music) to €60 (gala concerts). Bluval Saturday featured predominantly free concerts.