Kissinger Sommer
40th International Music Festival with the motto "Mazel Tov"
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40 Years of Classical Music in the Spa Town
The Kissinger Sommer was founded as a music festival in Bad Kissingen in 1986 – today it is one of Germany's most important classical summer festivals. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 40th anniversary under the motto "Mazel Tov". From June 11 to July 18, the spa town in Lower Franconia will host over 70 concerts and accompanying events featuring the biggest names in classical music: Anne-Sophie Mutter (June 14), Igor Levit (June 24), Cecilia Bartoli with Gluck's "Orfeo" at the festival finale (July 18), the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra for the anniversary concert (July 12), and many more.
Mazel Tov – The Motto for 2026
The motto "Mazel Tov" – Yiddish for "good luck" or "may it be good" – refers to the Jewish cultural landscape of Central Europe and the 40th anniversary being celebrated with this gesture. The program spans from grand symphonic concerts to chamber music, solo recitals, song recitals, chanson evenings, and late-night events – over 70 dates at various venues in Bad Kissingen.
The Venues
The main venue is the historic Regentenbau with the Max Littmann Hall, one of Germany's acoustically best concert halls from the Belle Époque era. Additionally, the Wandelhalle, the Erlöserkirche (Church of the Redeemer), and other locations in the spa town will be used. Bad Kissingen has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021 as part of the "Great Spas of Europe" – the city is a living example of European spa culture of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Bad Kissingen – The Lower Franconian Spa Town
In the 19th century, Bad Kissingen was one of Europe's most famous spa resorts – Bismarck vacationed here, as did Empress Sisi and Tolstoy. Today, the town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a vibrant spa resort with over 20,000 inhabitants, nestled in the Franconian Saale valley on the edge of the Rhön mountains. The Kissinger Sommer transforms the spa town into an international music summit with artists and audiences from all over the world.
Kissinger Sommer — edition 2026
The 2026 anniversary edition of the Kissinger Sommer is scheduled for five weeks – from June 11 to July 18. Over 70 dates offer grand symphonic concerts, chamber music, solo recitals, song recitals, chanson evenings, and late-night events. With the motto "Mazel Tov", the festival consciously positions itself as a cosmopolitan cultural event.
The opening on June 11, the anniversary concert on July 12 with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the spectacular finale on July 18 with Cecilia Bartoli and Gluck's "Orfeo" frame the program. In between, there are concerts with Anne-Sophie Mutter (June 14), Igor Levit (June 24), the Czech Philharmonic, the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, and many young artists.
Programme Kissinger Sommer 2026
Program Highlights Kissinger Sommer 2026
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 — Opening concert of the Kissinger Sommer 2026 (40th edition)
- Sunday, June 14, 2026, 7:30 PM — Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7:30 PM — Igor Levit, Piano
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Anniversary concert of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM — Cecilia Bartoli in Gluck's "Orfeo" (Festival Finale)
Approximately 65 more concerts with orchestras such as the Czech Philharmonic, the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, chamber music ensembles, song recitals, chanson evenings, and late-night concerts. Full program and tickets: kissingersommer.de.
Venues: Regentenbau with Max Littmann Hall (Main Hall), Wandelhalle, Erlöserkirche, Kurtheater, and other locations in the spa town.
Highlights Kissinger Sommer 2026
- 40th Anniversary of the Kissinger Sommer under the motto "Mazel Tov"
- Anne-Sophie Mutter (June 14)
- Igor Levit (June 24)
- Cecilia Bartoli in Gluck's "Orfeo" for the festival finale (July 18)
- Anniversary concert of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (July 12)
- Over 70 concerts and accompanying events in the UNESCO World Heritage spa town
- Czech Philharmonic, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, and many other top orchestras
Prices Kissinger Sommer 2026
Single tickets range from approx. €20 to €150 depending on the concert and category. Festival passes and concert packages available with discounts. Gift vouchers available.
Advance sales began November 17, 2025. Bookings via hotline +49 971 804844 or online at kissingersommer.de.
Practical information — Kissinger Sommer
Getting There
By car: Take the A7 motorway, exit at Bad Kissingen / Hammelburg, then take the B286 into the spa town. By train: Bad Kissingen station, then a 10-minute walk to the spa district.
Tickets
Advance ticket sales began on November 17, 2025. Booking hotline: +49 971 804844 (Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8:00 PM, weekends 10:00 AM–2:00 PM). Online advance sales at kissingersommer.de. Concert packages and gift vouchers available.
Tourist Information
Tourist Information in the Arkadenbau in the Kurgarten, daily 9:30 AM–5:30 PM.
Accommodation
As a spa town, Bad Kissingen offers a wide range of hotels, from 4-star spa hotels to boarding houses. Book early due to the festival season.
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