Name: Jänschwalde Brass Music Festival 2026
Start: 2026-08-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-23T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Pfarrhof Jänschwalde

Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde

About Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde

The Jänschwalde Brass Music Festival is one of Lower Lusatia's most popular brass music traditions. Held every two years, the Jänschwalde Brass Musicians Association (Jänschwalder Blasmusikanten e.V.), together with the association WIR für Jänschwalde, invites you to the rectory on Kirchstraße. International brass orchestras and regional bands perform, complemented by hearty regional food, drinks, and an open festival ground in front of the village church. The festival is organized in the Spree-Neiße district — Sorbenland, near the Polish border.

Dates 23 Aug — 23 Aug 2026

Venue Jänschwalde (12071)

Prices —

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde — edition 2026

The Jänschwalde Brass Music Festival 2026 will take place on August 23, 2026, starting at 11 AM at the rectory on Kirchstraße in Jänschwalde. International brass orchestras and regional bands will perform one after another, with local associations providing regional food and drinks. The festival is part of Jänschwalde's 2026 summer program in the Spree-Neiße district.

On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the association WIR für Jänschwalde, together with the Jänschwalde Brass Musicians Association, invites you to the Brass Music Festival at the Kirchstraße rectory. The program begins at 11 AM, featuring a succession of orchestras on stage — from the local Jänschwalde Brass Musicians to guest bands from home and abroad.

"In addition to brass music, food and drinks will naturally be provided," announced Martin Grunewald, a representative of the consumer association, in advance. The festival is embedded within Jänschwalde's broader summer program, which includes the Brandenburg Countryside Tour (June 13–14, 2026) and the Festival of Contrasting Music (June 20, 2026).

Highlights Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde 2026

International brass orchestras at Jänschwalde Rectory
Regional food and drinks from Lower Lusatia
Part of Jänschwalde's 2026 summer program
Organizers: WIR für Jänschwalde / Jänschwalder Blasmusikanten e.V.

Programme Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde 2026

Sunday, August 23, 2026

From 11:00 AM — Opening at the Kirchstraße Rectory, Jänschwalde
Performances by several brass orchestras, one after another — Jänschwalde Brass Musicians and guest bands
Regional food and drinks from Lower Lusatia
Family program and a cozy festival atmosphere in front of the church

Current information on performing orchestras, registration, and sponsorship via [email protected] and jaenschwalde.de/WIR.

Prices Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde 2026

Admission is affordably priced; food and drinks are paid for on-site. Exact prices and advance ticket sales will be communicated through Jänschwalde municipality channels.

Practical information

Practical information — Brass Music Festival Jänschwalde

Getting There

By car via the A15 (Cottbus–Forst), take the Cottbus-Ost exit, then follow the B97 towards Guben. By train: Take the RE to Cottbus, then a regional bus to Jänschwalde.

Admission

Low admission fee or free donation; food and drinks are paid for on-site.

Contact

Jänschwalder Blasmusikanten e.V., [email protected].

Brass Music with an International Flair in Lower Lusatia

Jänschwalde (Sorbian: Janšojce) is a municipality in the Spree-Neiße district, located between Cottbus and Guben. The village lies within the Sorbian-Lower Sorbian settlement area and also embodies the industrial identity of Lusatia: the nearby Jänschwalde power plant is one of Germany's largest lignite-fired power stations. Amidst this landscape, the Jänschwalde Brass Musicians Association, together with WIR für Jänschwalde, cultivates a strong brass music tradition, culminating in the festive Brass Music Festival at the rectory.

International Orchestras and Regional Bands

Several orchestras perform one after another at the rectory on Kirchstraße during the festival — from the local Jänschwalde Brass Musicians to Brandenburg associations and international guest bands from the Czech Republic, Poland, or Hungary. The program ranges from Bohemian and Moravian brass music to marches, polkas, and modern arrangements.

Regional Cuisine and Drinks

The festival features the regional cuisine and drinks of Lower Lusatia: hearty sausage varieties, potato dishes, homemade cakes — and of course, the popular local beer and traditional wine from the Spree-Neiße region. The associations are responsible for catering to guests, and admission to the festival grounds is affordably priced.

Two-Year Cycle and Association Tradition

The Brass Music Festival takes place every two years. The organizers are the association WIR für Jänschwalde and the Jänschwalder Blasmusikanten e.V., with contact available at [email protected]. The festival is part of a broader summer event series in the municipality of Jänschwalde, which also includes the Brandenburg Countryside Tour (Brandenburgische Landpartie) and the Festival of Contrasting Music (Musikfest der Gegensätze).

Spree-Neiße — Sorbian Brandenburg

The Spree-Neiße district in southern Brandenburg is part of the Lower Sorbian settlement area. Sorbian language, traditional costumes, and customs shape many villages in the region — from Drachhausen to Werben. The Brass Music Festival in Jänschwalde fits seamlessly into this vibrant festival culture, where associations play a central role.