Name: Concerts in St. Nicholas' Church Rostock 2026
Start: 2026-02-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Nikolaikirche Rostock

St. Nicholas' Church Concerts

About St. Nicholas' Church Concerts

St. Nicholas' Church Rostock is one of the oldest hall churches in the entire Baltic Sea region: construction began around 1230, and it was first mentioned in a document in 1257. Today, the Gothic building serves as a supra-parish spiritual and cultural centre for the Hanseatic city and is one of Rostock's most important concert venues. Throughout the year, classical concerts, choral and church music, world-class vocal ensembles, and folk music resound here. The spectrum of a concert year in the historic church ranges from Johann Strauss to Brahms' 'A German Requiem', from The King's Singers to the Irish Folk Festival.

Dates 06 Feb — 14 Nov 2026

Venue Rostock (13003)

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Edition 2026

St. Nicholas' Church Concerts — edition 2026

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The 2026 concert year at St. Nicholas' Church Rostock runs from February to November. The programme includes the Grand Johann Strauss Revue, choral concerts by the St. Johannis Choir, vocal ensembles such as The King's Singers and The Queen's Six, a concert by the Rostock Free Student Orchestra, Giora Feidman, Kathy Kelly, Paul Potts, the Irish Folk Festival, and Brahms' German Requiem.

In 2026, St. Nicholas' Church Rostock offers a diverse concert year. On February 6th, the 'Grand Johann Strauss Revue' opens the series. On June 7th, the St. Johannis Choir interprets works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart, and on June 17th, The King's Singers will perform as part of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.

On June 28th, the Rostock Free Student Orchestra will play film music, and on July 21st, The Queen's Six from Windsor Castle will perform. Giora Feidman will perform in August, and Kathy Kelly in October. The autumn will be marked by Paul Potts & Friends on November 3rd and the Irish Folk Festival on November 12th. On November 14th, Brahms' 'A German Requiem' will be heard.

Highlights St. Nicholas' Church Concerts 2026

The King's Singers and The Queen's Six
Brahms' German Requiem in November
Giora Feidman with Klezmer music
Paul Potts & Friends
Irish Folk Festival in the Gothic church

Programme St. Nicholas' Church Concerts 2026

Concert Highlights 2026

06.02., 7 PM — The Grand Johann Strauss Revue
07.06., 7:30 PM — St. Johannis Choir: Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart
17.06. — The King's Singers (Festspiele MV)
28.06., 5 PM — Rostock Free Student Orchestra: Rota, Doldinger, Zimmer
21.07., 7:30 PM — The Queen's Six, Windsor Castle
22.08. — Giora Feidman
24.10. — Kathy Kelly
03.11. — Paul Potts & Friends
12.11. — Irish Folk Festival
14.11., 7:30 PM — Brahms: A German Requiem

Prices St. Nicholas' Church Concerts 2026

Ticket prices vary depending on the concert and category. Tickets are available through the organisers and ticket portals; information from the parish at Tel. 0381 4934115.

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Practical information — St. Nicholas' Church Concerts

Getting There

St. Nicholas' Church is located in the Östliche Altstadt, Bei der Nikolaikirche 1, easily accessible by tram and bus from Rostock Hauptbahnhof (main station). By car via A19 and A20, parking is available in the city centre.

Tickets

Tickets are available depending on the concert through the organisers, church offices, and ticket portals. Contact the parish, Tel. 0381 4934115.

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A concert visit can be well combined with a walk through Rostock's Old Town.

A Gothic Building as a Concert Hall

St. Nicholas' Church Rostock is one of the oldest hall churches in the entire Baltic Sea region. Construction began around 1230, and the first documentary mention dates back to 1257. Over the centuries, it was the parish church for Rostock's sailors and merchants; today, it sees itself as a supra-parish spiritual and cultural centre for the city. Its spacious architecture and acoustics make it a sought-after concert venue.

A Concert Year at St. Nicholas' Church

Concerts of various styles take place in St. Nicholas' Church throughout the year. The 'Grand Johann Strauss Revue' in February kicks off 2026. In early summer, sacred and classical programmes follow: the St. Johannis Choir interprets works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart, and The King's Singers will perform in the church as part of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.

Vocal Ensembles and Choral Music

Vocal music is a focus of the programme. In addition to The King's Singers, The Queen's Six from Windsor Castle will perform, the Rostock Free Student Orchestra will play film music from Nino Rota to Hans Zimmer, and Klezmer legend Giora Feidman will bring his unmistakable clarinet sound into the church space. In November, Brahms' 'A German Requiem', one of the most important choral works of the Romantic era, is on the programme.

From Pop to Irish Folk

The concert series is not limited to classical music. In autumn, Kathy Kelly from The Kelly Family and opera winner Paul Potts will perform with their programme 'Paul Potts & Friends'. The Irish Folk Festival will bring Celtic sounds to the Hanseatic city in November. Thus, St. Nicholas' Church spans a wide musical spectrum throughout the year.

Culture in the Heart of Rostock

St. Nicholas' Church is located in the Östliche Altstadt (Eastern Old Town) of Rostock, the largest city in the Rostock district and the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Those who attend a concert in the historic church experience music in a space that has shaped the spiritual and cultural life of the Hanseatic city for almost eight centuries.