BrunnenHofkonzerte Trier

Free open-air concerts in the medieval Brunnenhof from May to September

Trier — Kreisfreie Stadt Trier (07211)
Music Classical World music
BrunnenHofkonzerte Trier
Edition
2026
BrunnenHofkonzerte

About BrunnenHofkonzerte

The BrunnenHofkonzerte Trier are the free municipal concert series in the medieval Brunnenhof next to the Porta Nigra. From May to September, choirs, music associations, brass bands, and guest ensembles from Belgium, the Netherlands, and other neighboring countries present a varied program of choral music, brass concerts, folk music, and crossover. The Brunnenhof, with its high sandstone walls and central fountain, offers exceptional acoustics. The organizers are the City of Trier and ttm GmbH; the program of the Big Band Ruwertal (May 14, 2026) is also included.
Dates 09 May — 13 Sep 2026
Venue Trier (07211)
Prices Free
Status Finished
Edition 2026

BrunnenHofkonzerte — edition 2026

The BrunnenHofkonzerte Trier 2026 run from May 9 to September 13, 2026, in the medieval Brunnenhof next to the Porta Nigra. On alternating weekends, choirs, music associations, brass bands, and international guest ensembles from Belgium, the Netherlands, and other countries perform. The program of the Big Band Ruwertal on May 14, 2026, is confirmed. Admission is free.

The 2026 season falls within the World Heritage anniversary year, gaining additional attention. A denser program is expected with special thematic concerts for the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage site. The complete program will be published by ttm GmbH in spring 2026.

Highlights BrunnenHofkonzerte 2026

Highlights 2026: World Heritage anniversary year, free concerts at a World Heritage venue, Big Band Ruwertal (May 14), international guest ensembles, vibrant Trier club life.

Programme BrunnenHofkonzerte 2026

The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:

  • May 2026: Season opening with spring concerts by regional choirs.
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026: Big Band Ruwertal in the Brunnenhof.
  • June-August 2026: Concerts by regional music associations and choirs, supplemented by international guest ensembles from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
  • September 2026: Season finale on September 13, 2026.
  • Parallel: The curated series “Jazz im Brunnenhof” on Thursdays from July 9 to August 27, 2026.

Prices BrunnenHofkonzerte 2026

Free admission.
Practical information

Practical information — BrunnenHofkonzerte

Venue: Brunnenhof, Simeonstiftplatz 6, 54290 Trier (next to the Porta Nigra).

Admission: Free.

Start: Concert times vary by date – information on the ttm website.

Getting there: Trier Main Station 8 minutes' walk.

Weather policy: In case of bad weather, relocation may occur – information on the day of the concert from ttm.

The BrunnenHofkonzerte are the municipal counterpart to the curated jazz series “Jazz im Brunnenhof” and use the same venue for a broader, free-to-access format. Programmatically, the focus is on choral and brass music with occasional crossover accents. The series reflects the active club life of Trier and the greater region and allows Trier choirs and music associations to perform annually in a prestigious municipal context.

An important program component is the guest performances of international ensembles from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg – a consequence of Trier's special geographical location on the border with Luxembourg and in close proximity to the Belgian region of Wallonia. This international component is deliberately cultivated by ttm GmbH and strengthens Trier's perception as a cross-border cultural hub.

The Brunnenhof offers around 200 seats; the acoustics are favorable due to the surrounding sandstone walls. In case of bad weather, concerts may occasionally be relocated or postponed – information available from ttm GmbH and the festival website.

Where it takes place BrunnenHofkonzerte

Brunnenhof neben der Porta Nigra
Simeonstiftplatz 6, 54290 Trier

BrunnenHofkonzerte at a glance

Music Classical World music Brass band Choir Outdoor Free Multidisciplinary Kreisfreie Stadt Trier

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