Landower Musiksommer
Summer concert series in the oldest timber-framed church on the southern Baltic coast
About Landower Musiksommer
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A 14th-Century Church
The Landow Church in the municipality of Dreschvitz (Vorpommern-Rügen district) is considered the oldest timber-framed church in the southern Baltic Sea region — dated around 1313. It is not only a significant architectural monument but also a venue with exceptional acoustics and atmosphere. The intimate space, the exposed timber beams, and the natural light through the small windows make every concert an atmospheric experience.
27 Years of Musiksommer
The Landower Musiksommer was launched in the late 1990s and has since been one of Rügen's most consistent concert series. The 27th edition in 2026 extends from Easter (April 5) to Erntedank (October 16) and includes around 15 dates. The church is also the oldest annually used venue of the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — a detail that underscores the musical significance of the small wooden church.
Diversity from Chamber Music to Film Days
The 2026 program combines classical chamber music (Matthias Kirschnereit 'Romantik Pur', vocal group VIP, Kammermusik am Meer), spiritual occasions (Easter, Pentecost, and Erntedank services, Christian-Jewish service), a concert by the Mecklenburgische Bläserakademie, the Landow Music Festival of the Festspiele MV, and the prize-winners' concert of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater (hmt) Rostock. Additionally, there are the Landow Film Days in September. The Freundeskreis Kirche zu Landow e.V. is responsible for the organization and maintenance of the church.
Landower Musiksommer — edition 2026
The 2026 season opens with the Easter service on April 5 and concludes with Erntedank on October 16. In between, there are around 15 dates covering the full spectrum of sacred and secular music — from romantic piano music (Matthias Kirschnereit) to vocal ensembles (Vokalgruppe VIP, Vocalisti-Tradition) and festival concerts with students and teachers from the hmt Rostock.
The detailed program flyer will be published at the end of March 2026 — the exact works, start times, and prices will then be finalized. The concert dates serve as a preview, and minor changes are possible until the flyer's publication. The Landow Film Days on September 19 and 22 complement the musical program with a cinematic component.
Programme Landower Musiksommer 2026
Concert Calendar 2026 — Landow Church
- April 5 — Easter Service
- May 17 — Balticum Concertant
- May 23 — Matthias Kirschnereit, 'Romantik Pur' (Piano)
- May 24 — Pentecost Service
- June 7 — Musical-scenic reading
- June 14 — Landow Music Festival / Festspiele MV (HMT Rostock)
- June 28 — Mecklenburgische Bläserakademie
- July 5 — Trøstesang (Scandinavian vocal project)
- July 26 — Vokalgruppe VIP
- August 9 — Christian-Jewish Service
- August 16 — Hinterlandbühne Rügen
- August 30 — Kammermusik am Meer
- September 13 — Conexus
- September 19 / 22 — Landow Film Days
- September 27 — Prize-winners' concert (hmt Rostock)
- October 16 — Erntedank
Complete program and detailed flyer available from the end of March 2026 at kirchelandow.de/programm-2026.
Highlights Landower Musiksommer 2026
- Matthias Kirschnereit (Piano) with 'Romantik Pur' on May 23
- Landow Music Festival of the Festspiele MV on June 14
- Mecklenburgische Bläserakademie on June 28
- Scandinavian vocal project 'Trøstesang' on July 5
- Prize-winners' concert of the hmt Rostock on September 27
- Landow Film Days on September 19 and 22
- Oldest timber-framed church on the southern Baltic coast as a venue
Prices Landower Musiksommer 2026
Prices vary per concert. Tickets are available via the website of the Freundeskreis Kirche zu Landow (kirchelandow.de) or directly at the box office on site. Inquiries can be sent by email to [email protected]. Visiting the church outside of concert times (between Easter and the end of October, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM) is free of charge.
Practical information — Landower Musiksommer
Getting There
By car via the B96 / B196 to Bergen auf Rügen, then follow signs for Dreschvitz / Landow. Parking available in front of the church and in the village. By train to Bergen, then continue by bus or taxi.
Tickets
Tickets are available via the website of the Freundeskreis Kirche zu Landow (kirchelandow.de). Inquiries can be sent by email to [email protected]. Visiting the church outside of concert times is free of charge from Easter until the end of October (9:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Tip
Bring warmer clothing — the wooden church is cooler than the outside air even in midsummer. A seat cushion is recommended for comfort on the wooden benches.
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