Name: MeerKlang — Meerbusch Music Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Mehrere Standorte (Teloy-Mühle, Forum Wasserturm, Pauls Savanne, Kirchen)

MeerKlang

About MeerKlang

MeerKlang is the municipal music festival of the city of Meerbusch (Rhein-Kreis Neuss). Over four festival days in the summer, the program is spread across various locations in Meerbusch's districts: Teloy-Mühle Lank-Latum, Forum Wasserturm, Pauls Savanne, churches in Osterath and Strümp. The stylistic range is exceptional — from classical piano music to trombone choirs, Jam-Voices ensemble, Jacaranda-Jazz, rapper Der Wolf, and bands inspired by Japanese City Pop like Murasaki Waves. Date 2026 not yet finalized — likely late June / early July, like the 2025 edition (June 26–29). Admission partly free, partly ticketed per concert. In the state of NRW.

Dates 25 Jun — 28 Jun 2026

Venue Meerbusch (05162)

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Edition 2026

MeerKlang — edition 2026

MeerKlang 2026 — likely late June / early July. Four festival days with concerts at Teloy-Mühle, Forum Wasserturm, Pauls Savanne, and churches in various Meerbusch districts. Style range: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, Choral. Program to be released in Spring 2026.

The 2026 edition follows the proven format of multiple venues across different districts. The lineup and exact dates will be published via the City of Meerbusch and the Instagram account @meerbusch_kultur.

Highlights MeerKlang 2026

Multi-style municipal music festival
Multiple venues in Meerbusch's districts
Style range: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, Choir
Mix of student and professional acts
Program to be released in Spring 2026

Programme MeerKlang 2026

2026 Program: The official festival program will be released in Spring 2026 via meerbusch.de and @meerbusch_kultur on Instagram.

Expected structure (based on the 2025 edition):

Thursday — Piano recital Teloy-Mühle (classical music, approx. 7 PM)
Friday — Mixed Concert Forum Wasserturm (Trombone Choir, Vocal Ensembles, Jazz Quartet)
Saturday — Multiple stages: Open Stage and church concerts in Osterath, evening acts at Pauls Savanne (Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop)
Sunday — Morning concerts Strümp/Osterath, anniversary concert of an ensemble, meditative piano finale in the evening

The lineup will be curated based on artist availability — featuring a mix of student ensembles and established acts.

Prices MeerKlang 2026

Admission prices vary per concert — some free (e.g., church concerts with suggested donation), some ticketed. Prices will be announced with the program in Spring 2026.

Practical information

Practical information — MeerKlang

Getting There

By train: Meerbusch-Osterath station (RB Düsseldorf–Krefeld) or Meerbusch-Bösinghoven station. By car: A57 exit Meerbusch, then follow signs to the respective district. A dedicated festival shuttle within Meerbusch may be available between venues — details on the festival website.

Admission

Free or ticketed depending on the concert — prices will be published on the official website before the festival begins.

Tip

For those attending multiple concerts, the program reader (print) from the cultural office is recommended — it's the only sensible basis for tour planning. For young audiences: Pauls Savanne is the most creative venue. For classical music lovers: Teloy-Mühle and Forum Wasserturm.

Music Festival in Meerbusch's Districts

MeerKlang is the annual municipal music festival of the city of Meerbusch in Rhein-Kreis Neuss, located west of Düsseldorf. The festival has established itself as one of the most prominent examples of a multi-style urban music festival in North Rhine-Westphalia — it combines classical music, jazz, rock, pop, choral singing, and world music in a dense four-day program.

2026 Dates — Expected Late June / Early July

The exact dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been officially confirmed as of May 20, 2026 — the festival is expected to take place, as in previous years, on a weekend in late June or early July. The previous edition ran from June 26 to 29, 2025; the 2026 dates will be communicated via the City of Meerbusch and Instagram @meerbusch_kultur.

Several Venues in Meerbusch

What makes MeerKlang special: The festival is spread across several smaller venues in Meerbusch's districts, not on a central main stage. Characteristic venues include:

Teloy-Mühle Lank-Latum — chamber music setting, classical concerts
Forum Wasserturm Lank-Latum — multi-style concerts (choir, vocal ensembles, quartets)
Pauls Savanne — open-air setting for alternative rock, jazz, and hip-hop
Churches in Osterath, Strümp, and Lank — sacred music and choir projects

Program Breadth — From Classical to Hip-Hop

The stylistic range is exceptional for a festival of this size. Examples from the 2025 edition:

Piano recital by Mikio Jeide and Kadir Akar at Teloy-Mühle
Lank Trombone Choir (50th Anniversary Concert) at Forum Wasserturm
Jam-Voices vocal ensemble and Werner Kiefaber's Jacaranda Quartet
Rapper Der Wolf at Pauls Savanne
Japanese City Pop-inspired band Murasaki Waves
Meditative piano recital finale on Sunday evening
Open-stage formats in Osterath

Students and Professional Acts

The program consciously mixes student ensembles with professional acts — a format actively promoted by the city to showcase local music schools and emerging talents.

Meerbusch — The Rhineland Residential Town

Meerbusch is located directly west of Düsseldorf between the Rhine and the A57 motorway and has around 56,000 inhabitants. The city consists of several historic districts (Büderich, Lank-Latum, Osterath, Strümp, Bösinghoven), each with its own character. MeerKlang utilizes this fragmented structure — turning apparent fragmentation into a cultural strength.

State of NRW — Rhein-Kreis Neuss

In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, MeerKlang is one of the more remarkable music festivals. Those wishing to combine Düsseldorf tourism with classical/jazz music will find a format with a high curatorial standard here.