Name: Classical and Rock Festival in the Stadtroda Monastery Ruins 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Klosterruine Stadtroda

Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins

About Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins

In the unique setting of the Romanesque Cistercian Nunnery Ruins of Stadtroda, classical music and rock combine on two concert evenings in June. The complex, extensively renovated in 2012, serves as an extraordinary open-air amphitheater. Admission from 4:30 PM, concert start 5:00 PM. Tickets €15 at the Stadtroda Tourist Information.

Dates 20 Jun — 27 Jun 2026

Venue Stadtroda (16074)

Prices 15.00€ — 15.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins — edition 2026

The Classical and Rock Festival in the Stadtroda Monastery Ruins will take place in 2026 on two concert evenings: June 20 and June 27, 2026. Admission each day from 4:30 PM, concert start 5:00 PM. Performance on June 20: Australian band «Everythink» together with the String Orchestra of the Regional Music School.

The event format – crossover between classical (E-Musik) and popular (U-Musik) music in the monastery ruins – will continue in 2026. The concerts will take place outdoors; in case of bad weather, the city of Stadtroda will announce any adjustments at short notice.

Highlights Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins 2026

Atmosphere of the Romanesque monastery ruins; Australian band «Everythink» on June 20; String Orchestra of the Music School.

Programme Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026

4:30 PM – Admission
5:00 PM – Concert start
Program: Australian band «Everythink» and String Orchestra of the Regional Music School – Classical and Rock on one stage

Saturday, June 27, 2026

4:30 PM – Admission
5:00 PM – Concert start
Second concert evening of the festival (Program details: stadtroda.de/veranstaltungen/)

Tickets

€15 per concert
Available at the Stadtroda Tourist Information

Prices Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins 2026

€15 per concert, available at the Stadtroda Tourist Information.

Practical information

Practical information — Classical and Rock Festival Monastery Ruins

Getting There

Stadtroda is located on the A9 motorway (Stadtroda exit) and is reachable by car in 20 minutes from Jena or Gera. Train connections via the Saalfeld–Jena line.

Tickets

€15 per concert, available at the Stadtroda Tourist Information.

Admission

4:30 PM, concert start 5:00 PM.

A Monastery Ruin as a Stage

The Stadtroda Monastery Ruins are the remains of a 12th-century Romanesque Cistercian nunnery. After extensive renovation, it was reopened in 2012 and has since served as an extraordinary open-air venue for concerts and theatrical performances. The Classical and Rock Festival utilizes the unique acoustics and atmosphere of the location for a concept that combines classical music and rock on one stage.

Crossover as a Concept

The festival brings together international rock bands and the String Orchestra of the Regional Music School on one stage. This creates a type of program that is rare in Thuringia – a crossover between classical (E-Musik) and popular (U-Musik) music, appealing to both classical music lovers and rock audiences.

Stadtroda – Saale-Holzland District

Stadtroda is located in the Saale-Holzland District, southeast of Jena. The small town with around 6,000 inhabitants boasts hidden cultural heritage with the monastery ruins, the monastery park, and the nearby Roda stream, which the festival brings to light.