Konzertsommer St. Marien Bergen
Summer concert series on the Grüneberg organ of Rügen's largest island church
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A Church, An Organ, A Summer
The St. Marien Church Bergen is no ordinary village church: it is the oldest and largest church on the island of Rügen, with origins as a monastery building from the 12th century, Romanesque roots, and exceptionally rich furnishings for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Inside stands an instrument around which the entire concert series revolves: the Grüneberg organ, with 28 registers, the largest organ on the island, built in 1909 by Barnim Grüneberg in Stettin. If you want to get to know Rügen, it's worth making a detour to Marktstraße on a Wednesday evening for a few days.
The Rhythm: Wednesday, 8 PM
The concert summer is a weekly series: every Wednesday at 8 PM, from early June to mid-September. The program follows a proven dramaturgy: organ recitals alternating with gospel choirs, brass ensembles, and chamber music formats, framed by an opening and a festive closing concert. The selection of soloists extends beyond the island's borders – in 2026, for example, Linda Sítková from Prague, Rainer Oster from Saarbrücken, and Tobias Brommann from the Berlin Philharmonic will come to Bergen.
More Than Tourism
The series is explicitly not a tourist side program, but a concert series for the island's residents – tourists are welcome, but not the primary target audience. The organizer is the Evangelical Parish of Bergen, supported by the Friends of St. Marien e.V., which co-finances the renovation of the church and organ through donations. Artistic director: Kantor Frank Thomas, who himself is regularly featured in the program – whether on the harpsichord, at the podium of a brass ensemble, or as conductor of the choir.
Bergen auf Rügen – District Capital with a Sonic History
Bergen auf Rügen is the district capital of Vorpommern-Rügen and, with around 13,000 inhabitants, the largest municipality on the island. Visitors attending the concert can explore the market square, the city museum, and the monastery grounds in 15 minutes, dine in one of the local restaurants before the concert, and linger afterwards in the parish restaurant – traditionally, there are summer evening events with wine and snacks. For overnight stays, Putbus, Sassnitz, or the nearby Baltic Sea resort of Binz are also worthwhile.
What You Should Know
- Concerts on Wednesdays, 8:00 PM, in the St. Marien Church on the market square in Bergen
- Regular admission approx. €10, reduced €8 – Closing concert with choir and orchestra more expensive (€23 / €18)
- Tickets sold at the box office, partly in advance at the parish office
- Program subject to change – current information at kirche-bergen.de/konzertsommer
Konzertsommer St. Marien — edition 2026
The 2026 Season at a Glance
The 2026 concert summer begins on June 10 with an organ recital by Linda Sítková from Prague (Baroque and Romanticism) and ends on September 16 with a festive concert by the Bergen choir and an orchestra. In between, there will be gospel evenings with audience participation, a brass program from the Renaissance to the present day, several organ recitals with guests from Saarbrücken, Berlin, and Mecklenburg, as well as a special evening dedicated to French cathedral organ music.
Each concert evening has its own character, enhanced by the acoustically exceptional church space and the historic Grüneberg organ. Those who attend multiple dates in a single holiday week will experience a different sonic experience each time.
Programme Konzertsommer St. Marien 2026
Program 2026 (Wednesdays, 8:00 PM each)
- June 10 — Organ Recital Linda Sítková (Prague): Baroque and Romanticism on the Grüneberg Organ
- June 17 — Gospel Choir Bergen with audience participation (Director: Barbara Klatte and Frank Thomas)
- July 1 — Organ Concert Rainer Oster (Saarbrücken): Works from several eras
- July 8 — Brass Ensemble: Program from the Renaissance to the present day (Director: Kantor Frank Thomas)
- August 19 — Organ Recital Lukas Storch: Historical works and improvisation
- September 9 — French Cathedral Organ Music with Tobias Brommann
- September 16 — Closing Concert: Louis Spohr, Die letzten Dinge (Choir and Orchestra)
Program subject to change. Current dates via kirche-bergen.de/konzertsommer and the Freundeskreis St. Marien.
Highlights Konzertsommer St. Marien 2026
- Opening recital by Linda Sítková from Prague on the Grüneberg organ (June 10)
- Closing concert with Louis Spohr's Die letzten Dinge for choir and orchestra (September 16)
- French cathedral organ music with Tobias Brommann (September 9)
- Brass program and gospel evening with audience participation
Prices Konzertsommer St. Marien 2026
Regular admission: approx. €10, reduced €8. Closing concert with choir and orchestra on September 16: €23 / €18 reduced. Tickets at the box office from 7:30 PM or in advance from the parish office of the Bergen parish. Family and child rates available upon request.
Practical information — Konzertsommer St. Marien
Getting There
St. Marien Church is centrally located on the market square in Bergen auf Rügen. Train: ICE/RE to Bergen auf Rügen Hbf, then a 10-minute walk. Car: B96 to Bergen, parking available around the market square and the monastery building. Easily accessible by bike from the Baltic Sea resorts.
Tickets
Regular €10, reduced €8. Closing concert with orchestra more expensive (€23 / €18). Box office opens at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets available from the parish office of the Bergen parish.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Bergen, Putbus, Garz, or the nearby Baltic Sea resorts of Binz and Sellin. Camping in Lietzow, Glowe, or Prora.
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Where it takes place Konzertsommer St. Marien
St.-Marien-Kirche Bergen
Markt 16, 18528 Bergen auf Rügen