Kaiserpfalz Open Air Goslar — Santiano
Maritime folk anthems in front of the Imperial Palace
About Kaiserpfalz Open Air — Santiano
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Santiano at the Palace
In just a few years, Santiano has established its own genre: folk rock with a maritime imagery, combining the tradition of sea shanties with modern rock arrangements. The band members bring experience from folk, rock, and Schlager, combining multi-part vocals, accordion, violin, and guitars into a highly dynamic live program. The concert in Goslar is part of the band's open-air tour and uses the large forecourt of the Imperial Palace as its stage.
A Palace as a Concert Backdrop
The Goslar Imperial Palace was built in the 11th century as a royal residence of the Holy Roman Empire and is now considered one of the most important secular Romanesque buildings. With its mighty sandstone walls, the two-nave hall, and the adjoining monastery church, it forms a backdrop of international significance. As the sun sets behind the Rammelsberg, the tour's lighting design takes over the staging of the facade.
Part of the International Music Festival
The concert is part of the 24th International Music Festival Goslar-Harz, the largest classical and jazz festival in southern Lower Saxony. Within the festival, the Kaiserpfalz Open Airs represent the bridge between classical concert tradition and popular music. The 2026 program also includes a jazzy performance by Till Brönner and a pop homage by Forced to Mode as further highlights of the Kaiserpfalz program.
Goslar as a Destination
With its old town, the Rammelsberg Mine, the Imperial Palace, and the Upper Harz Water Management System, Goslar boasts four UNESCO World Heritage sites in close proximity. For concert-goers, it's an opportunity to plan a compact cultural short trip, combining the concert, a city tour, and the World Heritage sites.
Kaiserpfalz Open Air — Santiano — edition 2026
Folk Rock on Historic Ground
Santiano concerts follow their own dramaturgy: singalong choruses, anthemic choreography, and a constant play with the band's maritime imagery. In Goslar, this concept meets the sandstone backdrop of the palace, creating an unusual image where Atlantic romance and Romanesque architecture stand side by side.
Setting
The palace forecourt will be equipped for the concert with a large main stage, tiered seating, and standing room areas. Its connection to Goslar's old town allows for walking access to and from the train station or the city center's parking garages.
Programme Kaiserpfalz Open Air — Santiano 2026
Schedule 2026
Saturday, August 22
- Late afternoon: Admission to the palace forecourt
- Evening: Opening remarks and welcome by the organizer
- 8:00 PM: Start of the main Santiano concert
- Following: Encores and conclusion
Weekend Context
On Friday, August 21, Forced to Mode already opened the Kaiserpfalz Open Airs 2026 with a Depeche Mode homage. Both evenings can be booked independently.
Setlist
The detailed setlist will be communicated by Santiano shortly before the concert. Based on experience, the program lasts about two hours and combines hits from all albums with current songs from the latest tour.
Highlights Kaiserpfalz Open Air — Santiano 2026
- Santiano open-air concert in front of the UNESCO Imperial Palace Goslar
- Folk rock and maritime anthems under the open sky
- Concert start at 8:00 PM
- Part of the 24th International Music Festival Goslar-Harz
- Second evening of the Kaiserpfalz Open Air weekend
Prices Kaiserpfalz Open Air — Santiano 2026
Practical information — Kaiserpfalz Open Air — Santiano
Getting There
- Car: Via B 6 or B 82 to Goslar, parking garages in the city center.
- Train: Goslar station, about a 15-minute walk through the old town from there.
Tickets
- Advance sales via semmel.de and eventim.de.
- Seated and standing room categories available.
- Concert starts at 8:00 PM after admission.
On Site
- Food and drink stands in the palace forecourt.
- No outside drinks or glass bottles allowed.
- Weather-appropriate clothing recommended, the concert takes place entirely outdoors.
Accommodation
Hotels and holiday apartments in Goslar and the Harz foothills. Early booking is recommended due to the double open-air event on the weekend.
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