Name: Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte 2026
Start: 2026-05-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kutschstallhof Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte (Potsdam) + Schlösser, Kirchen, Industriedenkmäler Brandenburgs

Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte

About Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte

The Brandenburg Summer Concerts are among the most important classical music festivals in Berlin-Brandenburg. In 2026, the 35th season will run from the end of May to the end of August at around 30 venues – palaces, churches, industrial monuments, and parks between Potsdam, Spreewald, and Uckermark. The opening will be on May 30th in St. Nikolaikirche Luckau, featuring the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra with works by Brahms, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and Berezovsky. On June 7th, a concert with vibraphonist Oli Bott will take place in Potsdam. The integrated 4th International Chamber Music Festival Fliessen (July 8th–12th) will bring soloists such as Martin Helmchen and Marie-Elisabeth Hecker to the Spreewald.

Dates 30 May — 31 Aug 2026

Venue Potsdam (12054)

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Edition 2026

Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte — edition 2026

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The 35th Brandenburg Summer Concerts will run from May 30th to August 31st, 2026, with around 30 concerts in palaces, churches, industrial monuments, and parks across Brandenburg. Opening on May 30th in St. Nikolaikirche Luckau with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra (Brahms, Mendelssohn, Berezovsky). Concert in Potsdam (Kutschstallhof) on June 7th with vibraphonist Oli Bott "Chronicles of Jazz". Integrated 4th International Chamber Music Festival Fliessen from July 8th–12th in the Spreewald with Martin Helmchen and Marie-Elisabeth Hecker.

Key Dates

May 30th – August 31st, 2026
Around 30 concerts in palaces, churches, and industrial monuments
Organizer: Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte e.V.
Contact: +49 30 890 434 36 / brandenburgische-sommerkonzerte.org
Bus transfers from Berlin U-Bahn Fehrbelliner Platz

Highlights Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte 2026

Opening with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra in Luckau — Oli Bott “Chronicles of Jazz” in Potsdam on June 7th — 4th International Chamber Music Festival Fliessen July 8th–12th (Helmchen / Hecker) — 30 concerts in Brandenburg's palaces and churches — Bus transfers from Berlin.

Programme Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte 2026

Program 2026 (Excerpts)

Sat, May 30th — Opening St. Nikolaikirche Luckau — Kyiv Symphony Orchestra: Brahms, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Berezovsky
Sun, June 7th, 5 PM — Kutschstallhof House of Brandenburg-Prussian History Potsdam — Vibraphonist Oli Bott “Chronicles of Jazz”. Supporting program: Children's concert 2 PM (free), Lecture on GDR jazz culture 3 PM, free museum admission with ticket
July 8th–12th — 4th International Chamber Music Festival Fliessen (Festival-within-a-festival, Spreewald/Niederlausitz) — Soloists incl. Martin Helmchen (Piano), Marie-Elisabeth Hecker (Cello)
Further Concerts — full program and 30+ venues (palaces from Rheinsberg to Branitz, churches of the Uckermark and Oderbruch, industrial monuments like the Niederfinow Ship Lift) at brandenburgische-sommerkonzerte.org

“Classical Music on a Countryside Tour” Format: Concerts often combined with regional gastronomy, palace tours, walks in park/natural settings.

Prices Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte 2026

Tickets via brandenburgische-sommerkonzerte.org or +49 30 890 434 36. Prices per concert (typically €15–€60). Discounts available.

Practical information

Practical information — Brandenburgische Sommerkonzerte

Getting There

Bus transfers from Berlin U-Bahn Fehrbelliner Platz to remote venues – registration via the festival website. By car: venues accessible via A10/A11/A12/A19/A24, depending on the concert. Train: venue-dependent (Potsdam, Luckau, Rheinsberg, Spreewald).

Tickets

Tickets available via brandenburgische-sommerkonzerte.org or by phone at +49 30 890 434 36. Prices vary per concert (typically €15–€60). Children up to 14 years often receive discounts or free admission.

Tip

For those who want to combine classical music with landscape: plan a concert at Rheinsberg Palace or the Niederfinow Ship Lift. The bus transfers from Berlin are a convenient solution – travel + concert + return journey all in one.

35 Seasons of Classical Music on a Countryside Tour

The Brandenburg Summer Concerts were founded in 1991 – today one of the oldest and most renowned classical music festivals in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The 35th season in 2026 runs from May 30th to August 31st with around 30 concerts at venues that every classical music lover should experience: palaces from Sanssouci to Rheinsberg, village churches of the Uckermark, industrial monuments like the Niederfinow Ship Lift.

Opening in St. Nikolaikirche Luckau

The 2026 season begins on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, in the St. Nikolaikirche Luckau with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra. On the program: Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and the Ukrainian Baroque composer Maksym Berezovsky. A politically and musically strong start – and an indication of the program's philosophy: top-class performers in special venues, with a European horizon.

Concert in Potsdam on June 7th, 2026

On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at 5 PM, a special concert will take place in the Kutschstallhof of the House of Brandenburg-Prussian History on the Neuer Markt: Vibraphonist Oli Bott presents “Chronicles of Jazz” – a musical journey through jazz culture. Supporting program: Children's concert at 2 PM (free admission), lecture on GDR jazz culture at 3 PM, free museum admission with a concert ticket.

4th International Chamber Music Festival Fliessen

From July 8th to 12th, 2026, the 4th International Chamber Music Festival Fliessen will take place in the Spreewald and Niederlausitz regions as a festival-within-a-festival. It brings world-class soloists to the rural water landscape – including pianist Martin Helmchen and cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker. The combination of chamber music and the Spreewald landscape is one of the special hallmarks of the Brandenburg Summer Concerts.

“Classical Music on a Countryside Tour”

The series' self-chosen motto – “Classical Music on a Countryside Tour” – precisely describes the concept: music, regional gastronomy, natural scenery, local associations, and patrons are woven into a holistic experience. Bus transfers from Berlin-U-Bahn Fehrbelliner Platz make the remote venues accessible to the capital's audience. The series is an example of how classical music can thrive in rural areas when the venues are understood as equal partners.