Lehnin Summer Music
51st Concert Series in Lehnin Abbey Church — 2026 Season themed 'Perspective Europe'
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Three Months of Church Music in Lehnin Abbey Church
The Cistercian monastery of Lehnin is one of Brandenburg's most significant medieval architectural ensembles — founded in 1180. The Abbey Church regularly becomes a concert hall in the summer: the Lehnin Summer Music festival takes place for the 51st time in 2026.
July 3 – September 26, 2026 — 'Perspective Europe'
The 2026 season is themed 'Perspective Europe' and connects Brandenburg's liturgical tradition with European musical relationships.
Highlights 2026
- July 3 — Inauguration of the new Wegscheider organ in the Abbey Church
- July 5 — 'Polyverse Echoes', interreligious EU project with ensembles from Athens, Rome, Aquileia, and Lehnin
- July 11 — Bach Cantatas with rbb presenter Bernhard Schrammek
- July 16 — Dvořák's Symphony 'From the New World'
- August 29 — Paradise Garden Wandering Concert on the monastery grounds
- September 26 — Monteverdi's Vespers of the Blessed Virgin to close the season
Organ Matinees on Sundays at 12 PM
Accompanying the main series, free organ matinees take place every Sunday at 12 PM during the summer. Organists from Brandenburg and across Europe are invited.
Tickets and Admission
Concert tickets range from €5 to €20; children have free admission. Advance sales via the Lehnin Abbey Church community.
Organizers
The organizer is the Protestant Lehnin Abbey Church Community. The festival is supported by the State of Brandenburg and private sponsors.
Lehnin Summer Music — edition 2026
Three months of church music in Lehnin Abbey Church. Focus 2026: the new Wegscheider organ and the EU project 'Polyverse Echoes'. Classical highlights with Bach, Dvořák, and Monteverdi frame the season.
Programme Lehnin Summer Music 2026
Main Concerts
- 03.07. — Inauguration of the Wegscheider Organ
- 05.07. — 'Polyverse Echoes' (EU Project)
- 11.07. — Bach Cantatas with B. Schrammek (rbb)
- 16.07. — Dvořák 'Symphony From the New World'
- 29.08. — Paradise Garden Wandering Concert
- 26.09. — Monteverdi 'Vespers of the Blessed Virgin'
Accompanying Program
- Organ matinees every Sunday at 12 PM (free)
Highlights Lehnin Summer Music 2026
- Inauguration of the new Wegscheider organ
- Interreligious EU project 'Polyverse Echoes'
- Bach Cantatas with rbb presenter Schrammek
- Monteverdi's Vespers to close the season
Prices Lehnin Summer Music 2026
Practical information — Lehnin Summer Music
Getting There
Kloster Lehnin is located between Potsdam and Brandenburg an der Havel. By car via the A2 (Lehnin exit). Take the RE7 train from Berlin/Potsdam to Lehnin station, then a 15-minute walk to the Abbey Church.
Tickets
€5–€20, children free. Advance sales via the Lehnin Abbey Church community. Organ matinees Sundays 12 PM free.
Organizers
Protestant Lehnin Abbey Church Community. Program at klosterkirche-lehnin.de.
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Where it takes place Lehnin Summer Music
Klosterkirche Lehnin und weitere Spielorte
Klosterkirchplatz 1, Kloster Lehnin, 14797 Kloster Lehnin