Name: Festival der Nationen 2026
Start: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kurhaus Bad Wörishofen

Festival der Nationen

About Festival der Nationen

The Festival der Nationen is one of the most renowned classical music festivals in Southern Germany. Every year, world stars of classical music meet highly talented young artists at the Kurhaus in Bad Wörishofen, the Kneipp spa town in the Unterallgäu region. The festival combines first-class concerts with the declared goal of promoting young talent, thus creating a unique festival atmosphere.

Dates 25 Sep — 04 Oct 2026

Venue Bad Wörishofen (09778)

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Edition 2026

Festival der Nationen — edition 2026

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The 32nd edition of the Festival der Nationen features seven concerts at the Kurhaus Bad Wörishofen. The festival opens on September 25 with cellist Sol Gabetta. Further highlights include Igor Levit with the vbw Festival Orchestra, young pianist Mao Fujita, violinist Julia Fischer, Rudolf Buchbinder performing Mozart, and a gala concert to conclude.

32nd Festival der Nationen

The 2026 anniversary program once again brings together the world's classical elite at the Kurhaus Bad Wörishofen. Seven concerts are spread over ten days, from the festive opening night to the closing gala. The organizer is CCM Classic Concerts Management.

Artists 2026

The opening features cellist Sol Gabetta. Pianist Igor Levit continues his Beethoven piano concerto cycle with the vbw Festival Orchestra. Young pianist Mao Fujita represents the 'Next Generation' category. Violinist Julia Fischer returns 30 years after her first performance. Rudolf Buchbinder honors Mozart's 270th birthday, and Nigel Kennedy gives a special concert for his 70th birthday. Tenor Rolando Villazón concludes the festival with a Mozart gala.

Highlights Festival der Nationen 2026

Opening with Sol Gabetta; Igor Levit & the vbw Festival Orchestra; Rudolf Buchbinder with Mozart for the 270th birthday; Special concert for Nigel Kennedy's 70th birthday; Closing Gala with Rolando Villazón.

Programme Festival der Nationen 2026

Concert Program 2026 (Kurhaus Bad Wörishofen)

September 25 — Opening concert with Sol Gabetta (Cello)
September 26 — Igor Levit & Next Generation
September 27 — "Pianissimo!" with Mao Fujita (Piano)
September 30 — Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
October 2 — Rudolf Buchbinder plays Mozart
October 3 — Special concert for Nigel Kennedy's 70th birthday
October 4 — Closing Gala with Tenor Rolando Villazón

Also featured: Violinist Julia Fischer, 30 years after her first festival appearance. Full program at festivaldernationen.de.

Prices Festival der Nationen 2026

Advance ticket sales via München Ticket, the festival's own hotline 08245 960963 (Mon–Fri 3–5 PM), and the Kurhaus box office. Prices are tiered depending on the concert and seating category.

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Practical information — Festival der Nationen

Getting There

The Kurhaus is centrally located in Bad Wörishofen, Hauptstraße 16. Arrive via the A96 (Munich–Lindau) motorway, exit Bad Wörishofen, or by train to Bad Wörishofen.

Tickets

Advance ticket sales are available via the official website, the hotline 08245 960963 (Mon–Fri, 3–5 PM), or the festival box office at the Kurhaus.

First-Class Classical Music in the Allgäu

Since the 1990s, the Festival der Nationen in Bad Wörishofen has developed into one of Bavaria's most important classical music festivals. The grand names of the international music world, from celebrated pianists and cellists to violin virtuosos and opera stars, perform year after year in the elegant Kurhaus of the Kneipp spa town in the Unterallgäu region.

Stars and the Young World Elite

The festival's hallmark is the combination of world stars with highly talented young artists. Established artists perform alongside young talents who are at the beginning of their international careers. The talent promotion concept extends to concerts with free admission for several thousand children and young people.

Bad Wörishofen — Kneipp and Culture

The festival benefits from the special ambiance of Bad Wörishofen, the birthplace of the Kneipp cure. The combination of wellness, nature, and world-class classical music makes attending the festival an experience that extends far beyond the concert itself.