International Organ Summer at Berlin Cathedral
Nine summer Fridays with international organists on the Berlin Cathedral's Sauer organ
About Organ Summer Berlin Cathedral
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Berlin Cathedral — Berlin's Main Protestant Church
Berlin Cathedral at Lustgarten in Berlin-Mitte is Germany's largest Protestant church and one of the most magnificent examples of Wilhelminian architecture. Completed in 1905 by Julius Raschdorff at the behest of Kaiser Wilhelm II, it lay in ruins after the war and was only fully restored in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, it serves as a parish church, a burial place for the Hohenzollern dynasty, a concert hall, and a tourist magnet — and is home to one of Germany's most important organs.
The Sauer Organ
The Sauer organ at Berlin Cathedral is a masterpiece of German organ building. 7,269 pipes, distributed across 113 stops, are controlled from the historic pneumatic console from 1905 — a technical rarity, as most large organs of this size were converted to electric action in the 20th century. Built by Wilhelm Sauer from Frankfurt (Oder), it is considered one of Europe's most important symphonic organs. Its sound — broad, full, with massive pedal power and subtle string stops — is equally suited for Bach and Reger, for Franck and Vierne, for Messiaen and contemporary improvisation.
The Organ Summer — International Soloists' Podium
The International Organ Summer at Berlin Cathedral was launched in 2006. Since then, the Cathedral has invited international organists every July and August on nine Friday evenings at 8 PM — from established concert soloists to emerging talents. The programs are thematically focused: Mozart and the Universe, Bach and Messiaen, Symphonic and Fantastic, Heavenly Keyboard. The 21st edition runs in 2026 with organists from Germany, France, Poland, Norway, Japan, and Switzerland. A video projection of the organist at the console is shown during the concert — allowing the audience, who normally only hears the organ, to also see the performance.
Berlin Classical Summer
In the state of Berlin, the Organ Summer is part of a broad classical summer offering — alongside the Musikfest Berlin (September), Classic Open Air at Gendarmenmarkt (July), the Festspiele im Schloss Charlottenburg, and the Organ Summer at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Those who want to experience the full spectrum can put together a complete concert tour marathon with a Berlin Classical Card in midsummer.
Organ Summer Berlin Cathedral — edition 2026
21st Organ Summer 2026 — Nine Fridays at Berlin Cathedral
From July 3 to August 28, 2026, Berlin Cathedral invites you to an organ concert every Friday at 8 PM. Nine international organists will perform on the Sauer organ — five concerts in July, four in August. Each program is thematically focused and curated by the respective soloist. A video projection of the organist at the pneumatic console from 1905 makes the performance visible — a special feature that elevates the concert from a purely auditory experience to an audiovisual one. The festival has been firmly established in Berlin's classical summer program since 2006.
Programme Organ Summer Berlin Cathedral 2026
Program 2026 — 21st International Organ Summer
July (5 concerts, Fridays 8:00 PM)
- July 3 — Andreas Sieling (Germany) — "Symphonic Opening!"
- July 10 — Winfried Bönig (Germany) — "Mozart Meets the Universe!"
- July 17 — Yoann Tardivel (France) — "Rendezvous with Bach and Messiaen!"
- July 24 — Mari Fukumoto (Japan) — "Fantasy and Variations!"
- July 31 — Sebastian Küchler-Blessing (Germany) — "Heavenly Keyboard!"
August (4 concerts, Fridays 8:00 PM)
- August 7 — Marcus André Berg (Norway)
- August 14 — Adam Tanski (Poland)
- August 21 — Loïc Mallié (France) — known for his compositions and improvisations
- August 28 — Christoph Schönfelder (Switzerland)
The Sauer Organ
- 7,269 pipes, 113 stops
- Historic pneumatic console from 1905
- Built by Wilhelm Sauer (Frankfurt/Oder)
- One of Europe's most important symphonic organs
During the Concert
- Video projection of the organist at the console
- Concert duration 60–75 minutes
- Sacred space with the acoustics of Berlin Cathedral
Tickets
- Single concert: €19.75 (concession €10)
- Festival pass for all 9 concerts: €99 (concession €79)
- Advance booking: berlinerdom.de and berlin.de Tickets
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Practical information — Organ Summer Berlin Cathedral
Getting There
S-Bahn lines S3, S5, S7, S9 to Hackescher Markt (5 min. walk). U-Bahn line U5 to Museumsinsel or Rotes Rathaus. Tram lines M1, M4, M5, M6 to Spandauer Straße/Marienkirche. Bus stops for all tourist lines are located in front of the Cathedral.
Tickets
Single concert from €19.75 (concession €10). Festival pass (all 9 concerts): €99 (concession €79). Advance booking via berlinerdom.de and the Berlin.de ticket system.
Schedule
Concerts start every Friday at 8:00 PM. Concert duration typically 60–75 minutes. Admission from 7:15 PM. During summer, a combined visit with a Cathedral tour during the day is recommended.
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