Name: Leitheim Castle Concerts 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Leitheim (Rokokofestsaal)

Leitheim Castle Concerts

About Leitheim Castle Concerts

The Leitheim Castle Concerts are a renowned chamber music series held in the baroque Leitheim Castle, a district of Kaisheim situated high above the Danube valley. International acclaimed string quartets, trios, and vocal ensembles perform in the castle's Rococo ballroom. The season runs from June to October with around ten concerts and is considered one of the finest chamber music festivals in Swabia.

Dates 20 Jun — 11 Oct 2026

Venue Kaisheim (09779)

Prices 10.00€ — 41.00€

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Edition 2026

Leitheim Castle Concerts — edition 2026

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The 2026 season of the Leitheim Castle Concerts features around ten concerts from June to October in the Rococo ballroom of Leitheim Castle. The program includes internationally renowned string quartets, trios, and vocal ensembles performing works from Mozart to the modern era.

The 2026 concert season opens on June 20 and 21 with the Quatuor Voce and Violaine Despeyroux, who will interpret Mozart's string quintets. This will be followed by the Quatuor Agate with guests (June 27/28) performing works by Wagner, Ravel, Chausson, and Strauss, the Ensemble 4.1 Piano Windtet (July 4), the NOVO Quartet (July 5), the a cappella ensemble Apollo5 (July 11), and Lionel Martin and Demian Martin with Schubert and Rachmaninoff (July 12).

The autumn series in October features a family concert with Duo Naiades (October 4), the Avin Trio performing works by Clarke, Beethoven, and Brahms (October 10), and the Quatuor Danel (October 11).

Highlights Leitheim Castle Concerts 2026

International string quartets and ensembles
Concerts in the baroque Rococo ballroom
Family concert with Duo Naiades
Recordings by BR-KLASSIK

Programme Leitheim Castle Concerts 2026

June 20/21: Quatuor Voce & Violaine Despeyroux — Mozart String Quintets
June 27/28: Quatuor Agate with guests — Wagner, Ravel, Chausson, Strauss
July 4: Ensemble 4.1 Piano Windtet
July 5: NOVO Quartet
July 11: Apollo5 (A cappella)
July 12: Lionel Martin & Demian Martin — Schubert, Rachmaninoff
October 4: Family Concert Duo Naiades
October 10: Avin Trio — Clarke, Beethoven, Brahms
October 11: Quatuor Danel

Prices Leitheim Castle Concerts 2026

Regular admission 41 Euros, reduced 10 Euros for students with proof of enrollment. Combination ticket for three concerts at a preferential price. Waiting list for sold-out dates. Tickets online in the ticket shop.

Practical information

Practical information — Leitheim Castle Concerts

Getting There

Leitheim Castle is located in the Leitheim district of the municipality of Kaisheim, above the Danube valley. By car, take the A9/A8 towards Donauwörth, then continue via Kaisheim. Parking is available at the castle.

Tickets

Tickets are offered online in the ticket shop. Regular admission is 41 Euros, with a reduced price of 10 Euros for students with proof of enrollment. There is a waiting list for sold-out concerts; a combination ticket for three concerts is offered at a preferential price.

Contact

Phone: +49 9097 4983060. Further information at www.leitheimerschlosskonzerte.de.

Chamber Music in a Historic Setting

The Leitheim Castle Concerts combine top-class chamber music with the unique atmosphere of a baroque castle. Leitheim Castle, picturesquely located on a hill above the Danube in the Leitheim district of the municipality of Kaisheim, houses a magnificent Rococo ballroom that has served as a concert venue for decades.

International Program

Throughout the season, the festival presents about ten concerts featuring renowned ensembles from all over Europe. String quartets, piano trios, wind ensembles, and vocal groups interpret a broad repertoire ranging from Baroque and Viennese Classicism to Romanticism and the Modern era. Works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Ravel, and Wagner are featured, as are contemporary compositions.

Summer and Autumn Series

The concert season is divided into a summer series in June and July and an autumn series in October. A family concert is specifically aimed at young audiences. Concerts are predominantly held on Saturdays at 5:30 PM and Sundays at 11:00 AM. Recordings by BR-KLASSIK help to broadcast the concerts beyond the region.

Tradition and Sponsorship

The series is supported by Kulturmanagement Schloss Leitheim gUG in cooperation with the artist agency Sudbrackmusik, as well as a circle of patrons and regional supporters. The Leitheim Castle Concerts are among the traditional classical music festivals in Bavarian Swabia.