Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Schwerin
Concerts of the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in the state capital Schwerin
About Festspiele MV Schwerin
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A Festival for the Entire State
The Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a decentralized summer festival for classical music — one of the largest in Europe. With around 190 events at approximately 80 venues, the festival spans the entire summer and the whole state: from churches to barns, castles, and parks. The principle has remained the same since its founding in 1990: classical music should be brought out of the grand halls and into special places. Schwerin, the state capital, is a regular stop.
Schwerin Cathedral as a Venue
One of the most important venues in Schwerin is the Cathedral — one of Northern Germany's most significant brick Gothic churches. Its acoustics and space make it the ideal location for chamber music, Baroque programs, and sacred works. Renowned ensembles and soloists perform here throughout the festival summer. In addition, the festival utilizes other locations in and around Schwerin.
2026 Programme
The 2026 festival summer runs from June 13 to September 12. Among the artists of the year are the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden with Daniele Gatti, violinist Hilary Hahn, the SWR Big Band, and the Armida Quartett, which opens the festival summer as Artist in Residence. In Schwerin, the concert 'Versailles & Sanssouci' on June 19 in the Cathedral is a highlight: trumpeter Gábor Boldoczki and the Kammerakademie Potsdam paint a picture of courtly concert life between Potsdam and Paris.
Schwerin in the Festival Summer
Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with its castle, cathedral, and historic old town, provides a worthy setting for the festival. For visitors to the city, the festival concerts offer an opportunity to experience high-caliber classical music — embedded in a summer full of culture in the state capital.
Festspiele MV Schwerin — edition 2026
Versailles & Sanssouci in the Cathedral
The confirmed Schwerin highlight of the Festspiele MV 2026 is the concert 'Versailles & Sanssouci' on June 19 at 7 PM in Schwerin Cathedral. Trumpet virtuoso and festival prize winner Gábor Boldoczki performs with the Kammerakademie Potsdam, painting a picture of courtly concert life between Potsdam and Paris.
The Festival Summer
In total, the 2026 festival summer comprises around 190 events at approximately 80 venues throughout Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It opens on June 13 with the Armida Quartett and the NDR Radiophilharmonie. Schwerin, with its Cathedral and other locations, is one of the festival stops.
Programme Festspiele MV Schwerin 2026
Festspiele MV in Schwerin 2026
- Fri, June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM — 'Versailles & Sanssouci' in Schwerin Cathedral: Gábor Boldoczki (Trumpet) and the Kammerakademie Potsdam — courtly concert life between Potsdam and Paris with works by Frederick the Great, Leclair, Bach, Couperin, Boccherini, and Blavet, often in Boldoczki's own arrangements
- Further festival concerts throughout the summer from June 13 to September 12, 2026, at various locations in and around Schwerin
The complete Schwerin festival program and all venues are available at festspiele-mv.de.
Highlights Festspiele MV Schwerin 2026
- 'Versailles & Sanssouci' with Gábor Boldoczki and the Kammerakademie Potsdam in Schwerin Cathedral
- Baroque program of courtly music on June 19, 2026
- Part of a festival summer with around 190 events throughout MV
Prices Festspiele MV Schwerin 2026
For the concert 'Versailles & Sanssouci' in Schwerin Cathedral, prices range from €60, €45, and €35. Tickets are available through the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ticket shop at festspiele-mv.de.
Practical information — Festspiele MV Schwerin
Getting There
By train to Schwerin Hbf, from there the Cathedral in the old town is within walking distance. By car via the A14 or A24 motorways.
Tickets
Tickets for all festival concerts are available through the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ticket shop at festspiele-mv.de. For the concert 'Versailles & Sanssouci' in the Cathedral, prices range from €60, €45, and €35.
Tip
Those wishing to attend multiple festival concerts in the region should plan well in advance — popular events sell out quickly. A visit to Schwerin Castle complements the concert experience.
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Where it takes place Festspiele MV Schwerin
Dom zu Schwerin und weitere Spielstätten
Am Dom 4, 19055 Schwerin