Burghausen Concert Summer
Open-air concerts on the longest castle in the world — every two years
About Burghausen Concert Summer
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Open-Air Concerts on the Longest Castle in the World
The Burghausen Concert Summer has been a firmly established institution in the Inn-Salzach region since 2012. The organizer is COFO Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG, one of the most important concert agencies in southern Germany. Every two years — and thus again in 2026 — the series transforms the Waffenplatz on Burghausen Castle into an extraordinary concert venue. With a length of 1,051 meters, the castle is considered the longest castle complex in the world and is one of Bavaria's defining landmarks. Burghausen is located in the district of Altötting, in the administrative region of Upper Bavaria, directly on the Austrian border (Salzach) in the state of Bavaria.
Eight Concerts from August 6th to 13th, 2026
The 2026 season comprises eight consecutive concert evenings from Thursday, August 6th, to Thursday, August 13th, 2026 — a sequence that essentially makes the festival a week-long celebration of popular music. The Spider Murphy Gang kicks things off with an acoustic "unplugged" concert. This is followed by a symphonic tribute to Metallica, the acoustic guitar duo Café del Mundo, Nena live, Austrian singer-songwriter Gert Steinbäcker (concert already sold out), a film music night featuring the works of Hans Zimmer and John Williams, "ABBA Gold — The Concert Show," and the grand finale with Oimara and band, plus Pietro Basile.
Diversity from Bavarian Pop to Symphonic Tribute
The Concert Summer stands for a broad musical spectrum. Since the 1980s, the Spider Murphy Gang has been one of the defining acts of Bavarian pop music ("Skandal im Sperrbezirk"). Nena is one of Germany's most internationally successful artists ("99 Luftballons"). The film music night, featuring works by Hans Zimmer ("Inception," "Gladiator") and John Williams ("Star Wars," "Indiana Jones"), brings symphonic orchestral music to the historic fortress. ABBA Gold is one of Europe's most-watched tribute shows. The festival finale is presented by Oimara — known for "Wackelkontakt" — and Pietro Basile with a modern Bavarian pop synthesis.
Burghausen — Medieval Heritage and Industrial History
The town of Burghausen has around 19,000 inhabitants and is one of the most historically significant towns in the southeastern Bavarian Inn-Salzach region. The castle, founded in the 11th century and expanded in the High Renaissance, forms the town's landmark. Today, Burghausen is also an important industrial location (Wacker Chemie, OMV). The Concert Summer on the Waffenplatz utilizes the unique historical ambiance — fortress walls, cityscape, and the Salzach river — as an extraordinary stage backdrop.
Burghausen Concert Summer — edition 2026
Eight Open-Air Evenings on the Longest Castle in the World
The Burghausen Concert Summer 2026 brings eight top-class concerts from Thursday, August 6th, to Thursday, August 13th, 2026, to the Waffenplatz of Burghausen Castle. The series is a regular fixture in the Inn-Salzach region and is organized by COFO Entertainment every two years. The acoustics of the historic fortress square, combined with the panorama of the town and the Salzach river, make each concert a special experience.
The program ranges from acoustic Bavarian rock (Spider Murphy Gang unplugged) and symphonic tribute concerts (Metallica, Hans Zimmer & John Williams) to German pop icons (Nena) and internationally touring shows (ABBA Gold). The festival finale on August 13th features Oimara with band and Pietro Basile — a modern Bavarian pop synthesis.
Programme Burghausen Concert Summer 2026
Thursday, August 6th, 2026 — Opening
- Spider Murphy Gang — unplugged
- Acoustic versions of Bavarian pop classics ("Skandal im Sperrbezirk", "Schickeria")
Friday, August 7th, 2026
- Symphonic Tribute to Metallica
- Symphonic tribute to the metal classics with orchestra and band
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
- Café del Mundo — Acoustic guitar duo between Flamenco, Classical, and Jazz
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
- Nena — Live
- Pop classics from one of Germany's most successful artists ("99 Luftballons")
Monday, August 10th, 2026 — SOLD OUT
- Gert Steinbäcker & Band (Austrian singer-songwriter, formerly STS)
- Concert is sold out
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
- The Music of Hans Zimmer & John Williams
- Film music night — works from "Star Wars", "Indiana Jones", "Inception", "Gladiator", and many more
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
- ABBA Gold — The Concert Show
- One of Europe's most successful tribute shows
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 — Festival Finale
- Oimara with Band + Pietro Basile
- Festival finale with modern Bavarian pop synthesis
Tickets via burghauser-konzertsommer.com or the hotline 01806 – 57 00 55 (€0.20/call).
Highlights Burghausen Concert Summer 2026
- Eight open-air concerts on the longest castle in the world
- Spider Murphy Gang unplugged to open
- Nena Live on August 9th, 2026
- Film music night with Hans Zimmer & John Williams on Aug 11th
- ABBA Gold — The Concert Show on Aug 12th
- Symphonic Tribute to Metallica
- Gert Steinbäcker already sold out
- Festival finale with Oimara and Pietro Basile
Prices Burghausen Concert Summer 2026
Ticket prices vary per concert evening and category — advance sales via Eventim or the event hotline 01806 – 57 00 55 (€0.20/call from a German landline). Early booking is strongly recommended; the concert by Gert Steinbäcker on August 10th is already completely sold out. Detailed prices and seating categories at burghauser-konzertsommer.com.
Practical information — Burghausen Concert Summer
Getting There
By car via the A 94 (Munich–Mühldorf–Burghausen), exit Burghausen. Parking available in the town center — the castle is car-free. By train to Burghausen station. Access to the castle via the Stadtberg ascent; additional shuttle buses are available on concert evenings.
Tickets
Tickets are available via Eventim or the event hotline 01806 – 57 00 55 (€0.20/call). Early booking is recommended — the concert by Gert Steinbäcker (August 10th) is already sold out. Information at burghauser-konzertsommer.com.
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Where it takes place Burghausen Concert Summer
Waffenplatz auf der Burg zu Burghausen (längste Burganlage der Welt)
Waffenplatz Burg Burghausen, 84489 Burghausen