Name: Musiksommer Schloss Seehof (Sommerserenaden) 2026
Start: 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Seehof (Schlosshof und Barocke Orangerie)

Musiksommer Seehof

About Musiksommer Seehof

The Musiksommer Schloss Seehof brings summer concerts by the Bamberger Symphoniker, the Bamberger String Quartet, and renowned soloists to the baroque palace complex of Schloss Seehof near Memmelsdorf. The concerts take place in the restored palace courtyard in the open air or, in case of bad weather and for the autumn concerts, exclusively in the baroque orangery. The "Sommerserenaden" series at the end of July/beginning of August and the season until mid-September make Schloss Seehof one of the most attractive classical venues in Franconia.

Dates 30 Jul — 13 Sep 2026

Venue Memmelsdorf (09471)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Musiksommer Seehof — edition 2026

The Musiksommer Schloss Seehof 2026 runs from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, September 13. The Sommerserenaden from July 30–August 2 open the season in the baroque palace courtyard. On August 2, the Austrian guitarists Crossing Strings (Carina Maria Linder and Markus Schlesinger) will perform classical-jazz-world-music crossover twice — at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM. Further concerts in the palace courtyard and orangery with the Bamberger String Quartet, soloists from the Bamberger Symphoniker, and guests will follow until mid-September.

The 2026 season kicks off with the Sommerserenaden at the end of July/beginning of August — four concerts between July 30 and August 2 in the restored palace courtyard. In case of bad weather, the concerts will move to the Baroque Orangery. Highlight: the Crossing Strings concert on August 2 with a double performance (11:00 AM and 7:30 PM).

In August and September, further concerts will feature the Bamberger String Quartet as "Quartet in Residence", soloists from the Bamberger Symphoniker, and guests from the southern German region. The season concludes on September 13. Detailed program available at festival-schloss-seehof.de.

Highlights Musiksommer Seehof 2026

Sommerserenaden in the baroque palace courtyard, double concert Crossing Strings on 02.08., Bamberger String Quartet as Quartet in Residence, atmospheric concerts in the palace courtyard and the Baroque Orangery.

Programme Musiksommer Seehof 2026

Sommerserenaden July 30 – August 2, 2026

Thursday, 30.07.2026 — Opening concert of the Sommerserenaden in the palace courtyard
Friday, 31.07.2026 — Concert in the palace courtyard
Saturday, 1.08.2026 — Concert in the palace courtyard
Sunday, 2.08.2026 — 11:00 AM — Matinee with Crossing Strings (Carina Maria Linder, Markus Schlesinger): Classical-Jazz-World-Music Guitar Crossover
Sunday, 2.08.2026 — 7:30 PM — Evening concert Crossing Strings (Repeat)

Summer and Autumn Season August – September 2026

Concerts with the Bamberger String Quartet as Quartet in Residence (in the palace courtyard or the orangery)
Soloists from the Bamberger Symphoniker
Guests from the southern German classical scene
Autumn concerts from September onwards exclusively in the Baroque Orangery
Season finale: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Venues

Palace Courtyard (Open Air, Sommerserenaden in summer)
Baroque Orangery (in case of bad weather and all autumn concerts)

Detailed program and tickets: festival-schloss-seehof.de.

Prices Musiksommer Seehof 2026

Ticket prices vary by concert. Tickets available via Bamberger Symphoniker, Bamberg Tourist Office, or Tel. 0951/4095-71. Reservations recommended due to the limited capacity of the venues. The Schloss Seehof park itself is freely accessible during the day (without concert admission).

Practical information

Practical information — Musiksommer Seehof

Getting There

Memmelsdorf is located about 7 km northeast of Bamberg. By car via the A73 (Bamberg–Lichtenfels, exit Memmelsdorf/Hallstadt). By train to Bamberg Hauptbahnhof, then city bus line 907 to Memmelsdorf-Schloss Seehof. Parking available at the palace.

Tickets

Via the Bamberger Symphoniker, the Bamberg Tourist Information Office, or Tel. 0951/4095-71. Reservations recommended, as the concerts in the palace courtyard and orangery have limited seating capacity.

Bad Weather

In case of rain or storm, the open-air concerts in the palace courtyard will move to the Baroque Orangery. Autumn concerts from September onwards will take place in the orangery anyway.

A Baroque Summer Residence Becomes a Concert Stage

Schloss Seehof is one of the most beautiful baroque palace complexes in Franconia — built between 1686–1696 by the Bamberg Prince-Bishop Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg as a summer residence, designed by court architect Antonio Petrini. Four towers frame the square palace courtyard, and a spacious baroque park with water features and sculptures surrounds the complex. Today, Schloss Seehof is managed by the Bavarian Palace Department and is open as a museum and for concerts and events.

The Concert Series — From the Sommerserenaden to the Schloss Festival

The Musiksommer Schloss Seehof combines two concert formats. The Sommerserenaden at the end of July and beginning of August are a series of open-air concerts in the baroque palace courtyard — atmospherically dense summer evenings with music under the open sky. This is followed by the Schloss Festival season until mid-September, with concerts mainly in the baroque orangery. The repertoire ranges from classical string quartets and solo chamber music to guitar crossovers.

Bamberger Symphoniker as the Artistic Home

The Bamberger Symphoniker — Bavarian State Philharmonic is closely associated with the Musiksommer as its ensemble. The Bamberger String Quartet acts as the "Quartet in Residence" — it performs several concerts per season in the palace courtyard and the orangery. In addition, soloists from the orchestra, guests from the southern German classical scene, and selected crossover projects perform.

Memmelsdorf and the Bamberg Surroundings

Memmelsdorf is located about 7 km north of Bamberg in the Bamberg district, on the edge of the Franconian hill country. Schloss Seehof is easily accessible by bus and car from Bamberg — ideal for a day trip from the UNESCO World Heritage city. Its location on the edge of the palace park, the view over the Franconian landscape, and the historical substance of the complex give the concerts an aura that cannot be achieved in modern concert halls.