Musik im Park — Schlossgarten Bruchsal 2026

Four Summer Nights in the Baroque Palace Garden

The "Musik im Park" concert series in Bruchsal Palace Garden has been one of Southern Germany's most renowned open-air concert venues for years. The setting — the baroque palace garden behind Bruchsal Palace, built between 1722–1732 (summer residence of the Prince-Bishops of Speyer) — lends the concerts a unique atmosphere. In 2026, organiser Provinztour GmbH invites you to four top-class concert evenings from 21 to 26 August. Previous headliners included PUR, Alvaro Soler, Rea Garvey — the series consistently combines major German and international artists with the intimate park setting.

2026 Lineup — Four Headliners

• Friday, 21 August 2026, 7:00 PM: Johannes Oerding — the North German singer-songwriter ("An guten Tagen", "Plan A") with his current show. Catchy pop songs with German lyrics, stadium-worthy refrains, and a powerful live performance.
• Saturday, 22 August 2026, 8:00 PM: ZAZ — the French chanson singer ("Je veux", "Plus haut") brings Parisian charm to Bruchsal with her husky, unique voice. A mix of chanson, jazz, gypsy swing, and pop.
• Sunday, 23 August 2026, 7:00 PM: Amy Macdonald — the Scottish singer-songwriter ("This Is the Life", "Mr Rock & Roll") with her powerful folk-pop-rock and over ten years of worldwide stage experience.
• Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 7:30 PM: Sarah Connor — "Wilde Nächte" Open Air — the German pop icon ("Wie schön du bist", "Vincent") with her current open-air tour. One of the highlights of the German summer concert calendar 2026.

The Setting — Bruchsal Palace and Palace Garden

Bruchsal Palace is one of the most significant baroque palaces in Southern Germany. Built between 1722–1732 as the summer residence of the Prince-Bishops of Speyer, featuring the famous staircase designed by Balthasar Neumann, it was heavily damaged in 1945 and meticulously rebuilt in its original splendour over the following decades. The adjoining Palace Garden, with its geometric flowerbeds, avenues, and water features, is one of the most beautiful baroque garden designs in Baden-Württemberg — and the venue for the "Musik im Park" concerts during the summer weeks.

Bruchsal — Gateway to the Kraichgau

Bruchsal (Karlsruhe district, postcode 08215, approx. 47,000 inhabitants) is located between Karlsruhe and Heidelberg, on the eastern edge of the Upper Rhine Plain and at the transition to the Kraichgau region. The city is a transport hub (A 5 motorway, Bruchsal station with long-distance trains) and a cultural centre for the region. From Bruchsal station, it's about a 15-minute walk to the palace; or take city bus line 1 for three stops.

Note: Palace Garden Closed

During the setup and dismantling of the concert stage — from 19 to 26 August 2026 — the palace garden will be closed to the public. Visiting the palace garden without a ticket will not be possible during this time. Access to the palace interior remains open (separate tickets required).