Calwer Klostersommer in Hirsau
Open-air concert series in the St. Peter and Paul monastery ruins with tributes, pop, classical crossover
About Klostersommer Hirsau
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Klostersommer — Open Air in the Ruins
The Calwer Klostersommer takes place annually at the beginning of August in the St. Peter and Paul monastery ruins in the Calw district of Hirsau. The ruins — remnants of one of the most important monasteries of the German High Middle Ages — offer one of the most spectacular open-air backdrops in Southern Germany. The Romanesque sandstone walls, the spacious former cloister, and the striking silhouette of the Eulenturm (Owl Tower) form the setting for ten concert evenings featuring a mix of tribute bands, singer-songwriters, pop stars, and classical crossover programs.
2026 Program — Ten Concert Evenings
The 2026 program line-up is diverse: tribute bands for the biggest band names (dIRE sTRATS for Dire Straits, FRONTM3N as a folk tribute supergroup, PHIL as a Genesis and Phil Collins tribute), singer-songwriters (Chris de Burgh as one of the great pop star classics), crossover programs (Duo Graceland with the Leipzig Philharmonic playing Simon & Garfunkel, SWR1 Pop & Poesie in Concert), German pop (Dick Brave, Culcha Candela), and finally, the magnificent festival finale Kloster in Flammen with the Frankfurt Philharmonic Orchestra and a grand fireworks display in the ruins.
Hirsau — One of the Most Important Monasteries of the German High Middle Ages
The Hirsau Monastery (St. Peter and Paul) was founded in the 11th century and, under Abbot Wilhelm von Hirsau, became one of the most influential monasteries of the German High Middle Ages — the starting point of the Hirsau Reform, which caused a stir throughout Christendom. During the Thirty Years' War, the monastery was destroyed by French troops in 1692; the monumental ruins with the cloister, St. Mary's Church, and the striking Owl Tower remain impressive witnesses to medieval architecture to this day.
Calw — Town in the Northern Black Forest
Calw is a town with around 23,600 inhabitants in the Calw district (state of Baden-Württemberg, district code 08235), located in the northern Black Forest on the Nagold River. The town is the birthplace of the writer Hermann Hesse (1877–1962), Nobel laureate in Literature — the Hermann Hesse Museum and the Hermann Hesse Trail are important sights. The Hirsau district of Calw is located about 3 km north of the town center and, with its monastery ruins, houses one of the most important cultural-historical monuments in Baden-Württemberg — and once a year, at the beginning of August, the open-air festival stage of the Klostersommer.
Klostersommer Hirsau — edition 2026
Klostersommer 2026 — Ten Concert Evenings
From Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 9, 2026, the St. Peter and Paul monastery ruins in Hirsau will once again transform into the open-air stage of the Calwer Klostersommer. Ten concert evenings, a diverse program line-up ranging from tribute bands, classic singer-songwriters, German pop, and classical crossover. Show start usually 8:30 PM, some concerts start at 7 PM.
The highlight of the festival and its finale is Kloster in Flammen on Sunday, August 9: The Frankfurt Philharmonic Orchestra will perform classical-symphonic programs, complemented by a grand fireworks display in the historic ruins — one of the most spectacular open-air experiences in the Southern German summer festival calendar.
Programme Klostersommer Hirsau 2026
Program Calwer Klostersommer July 30 – August 9, 2026
- Thursday, July 30 — dIRE sTRATS — Dire Straits tribute band, one of the best-known tribute acts
- Friday, July 31 — Chris de Burgh — the Irish-British singer-songwriter, one of the great pop classics (Lady in Red, Don't Pay the Ferryman)
- Sunday, August 2 — Duo Graceland + Leipzig Philharmonic — Simon & Garfunkel tribute with symphony orchestra
- Monday, August 3 — SOPHIA
- Tuesday, August 4 — FRONTM3N — Folk tribute supergroup with members from The Hollies, 10cc, Sweet, and Smokie
- Wednesday, August 5 — PHIL — Genesis & Phil Collins tribute band
- Thursday, August 6 — Culcha Candela — German reggae and pop band
- Friday, August 7 — SWR1 Pop & Poesie in Concert — Lyrics meet pop music with the SWR1 concert concept
- Saturday, August 8 — Dick Brave — Rock 'n' Roll alter ego of Sasha
- Sunday, August 9 — Kloster in Flammen — Festival finale with the Frankfurt Philharmonic Orchestra and grand fireworks in the monastery ruins
Full program, show times, and tickets: klostersommer.de/programm.
Highlights Klostersommer Hirsau 2026
- Hirsau St. Peter and Paul Monastery Ruins as a spectacular open-air backdrop
- Chris de Burgh on July 31 — Pop classic live in the ruins
- Culcha Candela (Aug 6) and Dick Brave (Aug 8) as contemporary pop/rock acts
- FRONTM3N (Hollies, 10cc, Sweet, Smokie) — Folk tribute supergroup
- PHIL — most famous German Genesis/Phil Collins tribute
- Festival finale “Kloster in Flammen” with Frankfurt Philharmonic and fireworks
Prices Klostersommer Hirsau 2026
Concert tickets range from approx. €45–€110 depending on the show. Premium seats are more expensive. Advance sales via Reservix and the Klostersommer website. Some concerts sell out — early booking recommended.
Practical information — Klostersommer Hirsau
Getting There
Train: Nagoldtalbahn from Pforzheim or Horb, stop Calw (Schwarzwald) or Hirsau (closer to the monastery ruins).
Car: B295/B463 from Stuttgart towards Calw — follow signs for Hirsau. Parking near the monastery ruins, shuttle service may be available during festival days.
Address: Klosterruine St. Peter und Paul, 75365 Calw-Hirsau.
Admission and Tickets
Tickets vary depending on the concert. Advance sales via Reservix, linked through the Klostersommer website. Seated and possibly standing ticket categories available.
Organizer
Klostersommer Calw. Program overview: klostersommer.de/programm.
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Where it takes place Klostersommer Hirsau
Klosterruine St. Peter und Paul Hirsau
Kloster Hirsau, 75365 Calw