Festival der Nationen
World Stars of Classical Music at the Kurhaus Bad Wörishofen
About Festival der Nationen
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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.
Festival der Nationen — edition 2026
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.
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.
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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.
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Where it takes place Festival der Nationen
Kurhaus Bad Wörishofen
Hauptstraße 16, 86825 Bad Wörishofen