GartenKultur Music Festival – Lilienthal Concerts

22 Years of GartenKultur

Since 2004, the GartenKultur Music Festival has organized a series of concerts every summer in special locations in northern Lower Saxony. The characteristic feature is the combination of music and location: instead of anonymous concert halls, gardens, courtyards, historic buildings, and cultural centers are the focus. The performances at the Murkens Hof cultural center in Lilienthal are an integral part of this concept.

Murkens Hof Cultural Center as a Venue

The Murkens Hof at Klosterstraße 25 is one of the most important cultural centers in the municipality of Lilienthal. In the former farmhouse, the gallery, hall, and café have found a new purpose. The intimate size of the hall allows for a particularly direct concert experience. Artists and audiences meet on equal terms, with short distances and a warm atmosphere characterizing the performances.

Diverse Musical Spectrum

The GartenKultur program traditionally covers a broad musical spectrum. Classical solo programs are presented alongside jazz trios, folk duos, singer-songwriters, and world music ensembles. The artistic direction emphasizes high quality, curated selection, and distinctive personalities. The goal is to stage the concert experience as an encounter, not just a consumption product.

Cultural Work for the Region

With its regional roots, the GartenKultur Music Festival makes an important contribution to the cultural infrastructure of rural areas. The festival works with local partners, mayors' offices, patrons, and sponsors, thus securing the financing of the high-caliber concerts. Tickets are deliberately offered at moderate prices so that the festival is open to a broad audience.

Concert Formats and Atmosphere

Typical for the concerts at Murkens Hof are the personal welcome by the organizers, the shared experience in the hall, and the opportunity to talk with the artists afterward. Often, the concerts are complemented by catering, which rounds off the evening. Anyone who wants to get to know the lifestyle of GartenKultur is in the right place at Murkens Hof.