Musiksommer Bad Tabarz
Around 50 open-air concerts from Pentecost to September in the Kneipp spa town in the Thuringian Forest
2026
About Musiksommer
Musiksommer — edition 2026
Season May 14 – September 2026
The 2026 Musiksommer follows the proven Musikmeile concept: concerts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at various venues in the community of Bad Tabarz.
Where the Music Plays
- Die Teigmacher — Café Lesehalle (Theodor-Neubauer-Park)
- AKZENT Hotel «Am Burgholz»
- Aktivhotel Inselsberg — Biergarten (Lauchagrundstraße 64)
- Winkelhof (Kurpark area)
Who's Performing
Based on previous years' engagements, the following acts are expected on stage in 2026:
- Rock Covers — 3Rock, CarryOn
- Acoustic — InWood, Thomas Schäfer, Vinzenz Heinze
- Folk/Brass Music — Behringer Blasmusikanten, Bad Tabarzer Blasmusikanten
- DJ Events in special formats like «Deep Dive» and «Music4you»
Concert list updated weekly at bad-tabarz.de/veranstaltungen.
Highlights Musiksommer 2026
- Around 50 open-air concerts throughout the season
- Four venues (beer gardens, hotels, park) — Musikmeile concept
- Free admission to all concerts
- Opening on Ascension Day (May 14, 2026)
Programme Musiksommer 2026
Season Format
- Friday — usually first concerts from 7 PM
- Saturday — main concert day with multiple venues
- Sunday — family and "Frühschoppen" (morning pint) concerts in the afternoon
- Highlights — Opening on May 14 (Ascension Day) and closing weekend in September
Prices Musiksommer 2026
Free admission. Seat reservations for larger concerts are organized through the venues and the community website.
Practical information — Musiksommer
Getting There
You can reach Bad Tabarz via the A4 (exit Waltershausen), then the B88. By train: Thüringerwaldbahn / Regionalbahn Friedrichroda with a stop in Bad Tabarz.
Admission
Free admission. Seat reservations for larger concerts recommended.
Spa Town with a Musical Tradition
Bad Tabarz is located on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest, in the Gotha district, at the foot of the Großer Inselsberg. Over the decades, the Kneipp spa town has earned a firm place in the calendar of Thuringian summer events — primarily through the Musiksommer, which offers a packed concert program every year from May to September.
Music Mile Instead of a Single Venue
Since 2025, the Musiksommer has been designed as a Musikmeile (music mile): no longer a single venue, but several — spread across beer gardens and hotels:
- Die Teigmacher — Café Lesehalle in Theodor-Neubauer-Park
- AKZENT Hotel «Am Burgholz»
- Aktivhotel Inselsberg (Biergarten Lauchagrundstraße)
- Winkelhof (Kurpark area)
Musical Spectrum
The program ranges from rock bands (3Rock, CarryOn) to acoustic duos (InWood, Thomas Schäfer) to folk music (Behringer Blasmusikanten, Bad Tabarzer Blasmusikanten) and DJ events. A total of about 50 concerts spread over the season — the Musiksommer is thus one of the most densely packed concert programs in a German spa town.
Free Admission, Reservations Recommended
Admission to all concerts is free. For larger events, seat reservations are recommended — they are organized in advance via the community's website or directly at the venues.
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