Name: Offenbach Festival of Lights with the Capitol Symphony Orchestra 2026
Start: 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Büsingpark Offenbach

Festival of Lights Offenbach

About Festival of Lights Offenbach

On August 8, 2026, Büsingpark Offenbach will transform into a sea of 40,000 candles and lights. The Capitol Symphony Orchestra will perform a crossover evening between Beethoven and the Beatles, Mozart and Metallica, Brahms and "Das Boot" – one of the largest classical open-air concerts in the Rhine-Main region. A classical open-air with a curated crossover program where Beethoven meets the Beatles and Mozart meets Metallica – with 40,000 candles and socially accessible prices.

Dates 08 Aug — 08 Aug 2026

Venue Offenbach am Main (06413)

Prices Since 5.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Festival of Lights Offenbach — edition 2026

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Classical open-air concert by the Capitol Symphony Orchestra in Offenbach's Büsingpark. 40,000 candles and lights will create a flickering sea of light starting at 7 PM, followed by a crossover concert at 8 PM featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and rock/film music classics.

An evening of classical music by candlelight: Admission at 5 PM, candle lighting at 7 PM, concert starts at 8 PM. Tickets from €5. Fine wines and specialties from local restaurants in the park.

Highlights Festival of Lights Offenbach 2026

40,000 candles and lights in Büsingpark
Capitol Symphony Orchestra – Crossover program
Admission from just €5
One of the largest classical open-airs in the Rhine-Main region
Fine wines and food from local gastronomy

Programme Festival of Lights Offenbach 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:00 PM — Admission to Büsingpark
5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Picnic atmosphere, culinary stands open
7:00 PM — Lighting of the 40,000 candles and lights
8:00 PM — Concert start: Capitol Symphony Orchestra
Program focus — Crossover concert featuring works such as:

Repertoire Sampler (typical CSO crossover pairings)

Beethoven meets Beatles
Mozart meets Metallica
Brahms meets Klaus Doldinger ("Das Boot" soundtrack)
Other classical crossover combinations

Prices Festival of Lights Offenbach 2026

Tickets from €5. Reservations via Capitol Theater Offenbach (069 829 002 0) or online. Specific categories on the event page.

Practical information

Practical information — Festival of Lights Offenbach

Getting There

By S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S8, S9 to Offenbach-Marktplatz or Hauptbahnhof. By U-Bahn: Line U7 to Offenbach Markt. Approx. 5-minute walk from the station to Büsingpark.

Tickets and Admission

Admission from 5 PM. Candle lighting at 7 PM. Concert starts at 8 PM. Tickets from €5. Reservations via Capitol Theater Offenbach: 069 829 002 0.

Tip

Bring blankets or folding chairs for a relaxed picnic. If you want to experience the full sea of candles effect: Be in the park before 7 PM. In case of rain: Check the Capitol website in advance to see if the concert will be moved indoors.

Classical Meets Sea of Candles

The Offenbach Festival of Lights is a classical open-air event with a distinctive hallmark: as dusk falls and the park fills up, around 40,000 candles and lights are lit at 7 PM – a magical moment that transforms the park into a flickering sea of lights. The main musical program begins at 8 PM.

The Capitol Symphony Orchestra

The Capitol Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is the resident orchestra of the Offenbach Capitol Theater and specializes in crossover concerts: classical compositions meet rock, pop, and film repertoire. The program combines, for example, Beethoven with the Beatles, Mozart with Metallica, Brahms with the "Das Boot" soundtrack – a dramaturgically sophisticated concept that appeals equally to dedicated classical fans and newcomers.

In Büsingpark

The venue is Büsingpark in the heart of Offenbach's city center – a historic landscape park with old trees, offering the ideal setting for a nighttime classical concert. The staging with 40,000 lights makes the experience postcard-perfect romance.

Admission from 5 Euros

The Festival of Lights is affordably priced: admission from just €5 – making it one of the cheapest classical open-airs in the Rhine-Main region. Fine wines and specialties from local restaurants and clubs complement the experience culinarily.

One of the Largest Classical Open-Airs in the Region

With thousands of visitors annually, the Offenbach Festival of Lights is one of the largest classical open-air summer concerts between Frankfurt, Mainz, and Aschaffenburg.

About Büsingpark

Büsingpark in Offenbach's city center dates back to the banker Wilhelm Büsing and was laid out as a landscape park in the 19th century. Today, it is a listed monument and considered the green heart of Offenbach. With old trees, a large meadow, and the adjacent Büsing Villa, it provides the ideal setting for a nighttime classical concert.

Capitol Theater Offenbach

The Capitol Theater is Offenbach's private theater and has been a cultural flagship for decades. It not only operates its own venue but also the Capitol Symphony Orchestra – a format that combines classical joy of playing with popular accessibility.