Name: Choriner Musiksommer 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-30T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kloster Chorin

Choriner Musiksommer

About Choriner Musiksommer

The Choriner Musiksommer is one of Brandenburg's most traditional classical music festivals. Since 1964, 18 concerts have taken place every summer in the venerable brick ruins of the Chorin Monastery – always on Saturdays and Sundays between June and August, from 3 PM to 5 PM. Renowned orchestras such as the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin or the Dresdner Kreuzchor transform the medieval monastery church in Barnim into a unique concert hall.

Dates 20 Jun — 30 Aug 2026

Venue Chorin (12060)

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The 63rd edition of the Choriner Musiksommer features 18 concerts between June 20 and August 30, 2026, held every Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM in the Chorin monastery ruins. The program ranges from the opening concert by the Philharmonisches Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus to the closing concert by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.