Mittelrhein Musik Festival — Concert Abbey Rommersdorf (RheinVokal)
The Curious Bards with Nordic Sounds in a historic monastery setting
About RheinVokal Abbey Rommersdorf
RheinVokal at Rommersdorf Abbey
RheinVokal is the vocal music series of the Mittelrhein Musik Festival, bringing vocal ensembles from all over the world to churches and abbeys between Bonn and Bingen every summer. Rommersdorf Abbey, a monastery ensemble over 900 years old in the Heimbach-Weis district of Neuwied, is one of the series' most impressive venues. The concert on July 5, 2026, is part of the RheinVokal season from June 14 to August 30, 2026.
The Curious Bards — Nordic Sounds
The ensemble The Curious Bards specializes in rediscovering the traditional music of the British and Irish Isles. With Nordic Sounds, the ensemble turns to Northern European soundscapes, offering a program that combines old folk melodies, Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian traditions, and Baroque spheres. The combination of original instruments, lively performance style, and remote repertoire makes The Curious Bards one of the most exciting ensembles on today's early music scene.
Concert venue of extraordinary impact
Rommersdorf Abbey offers a concert venue whose acoustic character and visual impact differ significantly from conventional concert halls. The ancient walls, the subdued lighting, and the spiritual aura of the former Premonstratensian monastery provide an ideal setting for a program that combines folk melodies and sacred overtones.
Embedded in the RheinVokal season
The 2026 RheinVokal season spans eleven weeks from June 14 to August 30, offering numerous concerts between Bonn and Bingen. The date at Rommersdorf is one of the highlights in the Neuwied municipal area and complements the cultural offerings around the abbey.
RheinVokal Abbey Rommersdorf — edition 2026
The concert is part of the 2026 RheinVokal season, which runs from June 14 to August 30. The festival deliberately programs its concerts in the most beautiful sacred buildings and historic venues along the Middle Rhine, making architecture and music a shared experience. Rommersdorf Abbey has been one of the series' most valued venues in Neuwied for years.
The exact program sequence with titles, composers, and order will be communicated by the Mittelrhein Musik Festival. Traditional pieces from Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are expected, complemented by the ensemble's own arrangements.
Programme RheinVokal Abbey Rommersdorf 2026
Schedule of the Concert Evening
- 5:30 PM: Admission to Rommersdorf Abbey.
- 6:15 PM: Concert begins: The Curious Bards with Nordic Sounds. Program of traditional Scandinavian folk melodies and own arrangements.
- Afterwards: Opportunity for conversation and lingering in the historic rooms.
Exact program items, work details, and any intermission will be announced in the Mittelrhein Musik Festival's program booklet.
Highlights RheinVokal Abbey Rommersdorf 2026
- The Curious Bards — Ensemble for historical Northern European folk music
- Nordic Sounds program in a unique monastery setting
- Part of the 2026 RheinVokal season (June 14–Aug 30)
- Concert in the over 900-year-old Rommersdorf Abbey
Prices RheinVokal Abbey Rommersdorf 2026
Practical information — RheinVokal Abbey Rommersdorf
Date & Location
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 6:15 PM. Rommersdorf Abbey, 56566 Neuwied-Heimbach-Weis.
Tickets
Advance booking via the Mittelrhein Musik Festival (mittelrheinmusik.de) and at the box office.
Getting there
Heimbach-Weis is a district of Neuwied, accessible via the B 42 and city buses. Parking available near the abbey.
Recommendations
Due to the historic building fabric, it can be cooler inside the concert hall than outside. A sweater may be advisable even in summer.
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