Musik unter Kastanien
Summer concert series in the shade of the town hall chestnut trees in Friedrichsthal
2026
About Musik unter Kastanien
Musik unter Kastanien — edition 2026
Two separate open-air concerts under the chestnut trees at the town hall, each on a Sunday at 5:00 PM. The organizers are the Stiftung Rechtsschutzsaal and the Arbeitskammer des Saarlandes.
Highlights Musik unter Kastanien 2026
- Two summer concerts under the open sky
- Swing and Chanson – unusual genres in Saarland
- Family-friendly open-air format
- Free admission
- Organizers: Stiftung Rechtsschutzsaal and Arbeitskammer Saarland
Programme Musik unter Kastanien 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — LINDYANA
- 5:00 PM — Concert at Friedrichsthal Town Hall
- Genre: Swing & Happy Jazz
- Free admission
Sunday, August 2, 2026 — ESKELINA
- 5:00 PM — Concert at Friedrichsthal Town Hall
- Genre: Chanson-Pop-Folk
- Free admission
Prices Musik unter Kastanien 2026
Free admission. Catering available on site.
Practical information — Musik unter Kastanien
Getting There
By train: Friedrichsthal-Bildstock station on the Saarbahn line from Saarbrücken, about a 10-minute walk to the town hall. By car: A8 (Saarbrücken–Mannheim), exit Friedrichsthal, then follow the signs.
Admission
Free admission. Catering is usually available.
Tip
Bring: a blanket or folding chair. There are limited seating options in front of the town hall.
Open-Air Concerts at the Town Hall
Friedrichsthal, a town of around 9,500 inhabitants in the Saarbrücken district, has a remarkable mining past: until 2008, it was home to one of Saarland's last hard coal mining sites. Today, the town is primarily known for its active club culture and cultural events – including the summer concert series Musik unter Kastanien, which takes place under the old chestnut trees at the town hall.
Organizers: Foundation and Chamber of Labour
The organizers are an unusual combination: the Stiftung Rechtsschutzsaal (Legal Protection Hall Foundation) and the Arbeitskammer des Saarlandes (Chamber of Labour of Saarland). The Arbeitskammer is the Saarland's representative body for employees (comparable to the Austrian Chambers of Labour) and is traditionally involved in cultural education. The Stiftung Rechtsschutzsaal preserves the historical heritage of the trade union movement. The Musik unter Kastanien series is one of its cultural funding formats.
Two Concerts in Summer 2026
The 2026 annual program includes two concerts: On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the quartet LINDYANA will play swing and happy jazz – danceable music that revives the swing era of Lindy Hop. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, ESKELINA will follow with chanson-pop-folk – a French-Saarland crossover that fits the region particularly well due to its geographical proximity to Lorraine.
Concert Atmosphere
Both concerts begin at 5:00 PM and are designed as a family-friendly open-air event. The square in front of the town hall becomes the concert venue, where families, seniors, and music fans can find their spot under the shady chestnut trees. Admission is free – a classic community cultural offering that keeps the threshold to high culture low.
Friedrichsthal as a Mining Heritage Town
Visitors to Musik unter Kastanien can combine their stay in Friedrichsthal with a visit to former mining sites. The Bildstock district with its winding tower and the mining memorial project in the Maybach district offer insights into the 20th-century industrial history of the Saar region.
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