Klang!Festival SommerabendTürchen

Bielefeld's Summer Concert Series — Summer Comes to Nicolaikirche

When the days are longest, the Altstädter Nicolaikirche in the heart of Bielefeld transforms into a concert stage. The SommerabendTürchen, organized by Klang!Festival e.V., brings two concerts daily for eight consecutive days to the late Gothic church and the adjacent church square. The concept: short, crisp concerts (approx. 45 minutes each), diverse genres, free admission, and a collegial atmosphere with Schneiders Biergarten right in front of the church.

Eight Days of Programming — From July 3 to 10, 2026

Two fixed slots every evening: 4:30 PM for an early end to the day in the city center, and 7:00 PM for the main evening concert. In between, the church is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, inviting visitors for devotion, concerts, and coffee. The musical spectrum ranges from pop and singer-songwriter to chamber music and vocal music of various styles.

Participating Ensembles

The mainstays of the series are the Young Voices Bielefeld (youth choir), the KuMu Chor of the municipal music and art school, the Frauenchor Chor!Klang, children's choirs from the region, and musicians from the music school. In addition, there are guest performances by regional bands and Bielefeld chamber music ensembles.

Special Formats — Family, After-Work, Fairy Tales

In addition to the classic evening concerts, there are three special formats: Family Concerts for families with children, After-Work-Singing as a communal sing-along after work, and Fairy Tale Concerts with storytelling and musical accompaniment — especially for children.

Bielefeld — Cultural City in Ostwestfalen

The independent city of Bielefeld is the largest city in Ostwestfalen-Lippe and, with its university, theater, philharmonic orchestra, and music and art school, one of the most vibrant cultural cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Altstädter Nicolaikirche is located in the historic core of Bielefeld's old town, within walking distance of the main train station and Sparrenburg Castle.