Choriner Musiksommer
Classical music in the Chorin monastery ruins in Barnim
About Choriner Musiksommer
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Classical Music in a Monastery Ruin
The Choriner Musiksommer is one of the oldest and best-known open-air festivals for classical music in Brandenburg. Since 1964, Choriner Musiksommer e.V. has invited visitors every summer to the impressive brick Gothic architecture of the Chorin Monastery in the Barnim district – the 63rd edition taking place in 2026 continues this long tradition.
A Venue with Character
The former Cistercian abbey from the 13th century provides an extraordinary setting for concerts: the partially preserved monastery church serves as a covered stage, while the audience takes its seats in the former nave. In good weather, you can enjoy classical music under the open sky; in case of rain, a roof provides shelter. The special acoustics of the brick walls give each concert a distinctive sound.
Program and Orchestras
The festival presents 18 concerts annually with top ensembles from all over Germany: Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Staatskapelle Halle, Komische Oper Berlin, Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt, Dresdner Kreuzchor, and Philharmonisches Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus are regularly featured. The repertoire ranges from Baroque church music and symphonic classics to opera arias and occasional swing.
Concert Dates
- Concerts exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays
- Start at 3:00 PM, end around 5:00 PM
- Season from June 20 to August 30, 2026
- Opportunity for monastery tours between concerts
Region and Excursion
Chorin is located in the Barnim Nature Park, about 60 kilometers northeast of Berlin. Traveling by regional train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Chorin station takes about an hour; from the station, it's about a 20-minute walk through the forest to the monastery, or you can take the shuttle bus. Many visitors combine the concert with a hike by Lake Chorin or a visit to nearby Eberswalde – the district town of Barnim.
Choriner Musiksommer — edition 2026
The 63rd season of the Choriner Musiksommer presents a wide range of sonic experiences in the historic monastery ruins. Highlights include performances by renowned orchestras and choirs that bring the brick walls of the Chorin Monastery to life during the summer months.
The festival opens on June 20 with a concert by the Philharmonisches Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus and concludes on August 30 with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin. In between, there are further highlights such as the concert by the Dresdner Kreuzchor, a swing program with the David Hermlin Orchestra, a guest performance by the Komische Oper Berlin, and appearances by the Staatskapelle Halle.
Programme Choriner Musiksommer 2026
Opening and Closing Concerts
- Sat, June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM — Opening concert with the Philharmonisches Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus
- Sun, July 5, 2026, 3:00 PM — Dresdner Kreuzchor with sacred music
- Sat, July 4, 2026, 3:00 PM — Komische Oper Berlin with opera arias and overtures
- Sat, July 25, 2026, 3:00 PM — David Hermlin Swing Dance Orchestra
- Sun, August 23, 2026, 3:00 PM — Staatskapelle Halle
- Sun, August 30, 2026, 3:00 PM — Closing concert with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
The complete program with all 18 concerts can be viewed at choriner-musiksommer.de.
Highlights Choriner Musiksommer 2026
- 18 classical concerts in a medieval monastery ruin
- Top orchestras such as Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Komische Oper Berlin, Staatskapelle Halle
- Dresdner Kreuzchor guest performance on July 5
- Swing concert with David Hermlin on July 25
Prices Choriner Musiksommer 2026
Tickets vary depending on the concert and category. Order via the website choriner-musiksommer.de, Vibus, Reservix, or by phone at 03334 818472.
Practical information — Choriner Musiksommer
Getting There
Take the regional train RE3 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Chorin station (approx. 1 hour), then a 20-minute walk or shuttle bus to the monastery. By car, take the A11 motorway to the Joachimsthal exit, then follow signs for Chorin.
Tickets
Tickets are available via the website choriner-musiksommer.de, via Reservix, and by phone at 03334 818472 (weekdays 9 AM–4 PM). Office: Eisenbahnstraße 3, 16225 Eberswalde.
Tip
A warm jacket and a seat cushion will make your concert experience in the monastery ruins more comfortable. There is a café and a restaurant directly at the monastery for the concert break.
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Where it takes place Choriner Musiksommer
Kloster Chorin
Amt Chorin 11a, 16230 Chorin