Name: Organ Concerts for the Friday Bell – Vierzehnheiligen Basilica 2026
Start: 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Basilika Vierzehnheiligen

Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen

About Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen

The 'Orgelkonzerte zum Freitagsläuten' (Organ Concerts for the Friday Bell) are a popular summer concert series held in the Baroque pilgrimage basilica of Vierzehnheiligen, near Bad Staffelstein in the Lichtenfels district of Upper Franconia. From May to July, every Friday at 3 PM, the grand Rieger organ resounds in the magnificent space of the basilica, built by Balthasar Neumann, dedicated to the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The concerts, lasting around 45 minutes, combine musical enjoyment with the special spiritual atmosphere of one of Bavaria's most important pilgrimage sites – a meditative moment of peace amidst the pilgrimage season.

Dates 22 May — 17 Jul 2026

Venue Bad Staffelstein (09478)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen — edition 2026

The Organ Concerts for the Friday Bell 2026 will take place from May 22 to July 17, every Friday at 3 PM in the Vierzehnheiligen Basilica. The concerts, lasting around 45 minutes (3:00 PM–3:45 PM), are free of charge.

The Organ Concerts for the Friday Bell 2026 will resonate from May 22 to July 17, every Friday at 3 PM in the Vierzehnheiligen Basilica. The concert dates are May 22 and 29, June 5, 12, 19, and 26, and July 3, 10, and 17. Each concert lasts approximately 45 minutes (3:00 PM–3:45 PM). Admission is free; a voluntary donation is requested. The series is an integral part of the pilgrimage site's cultural and spiritual program.

Highlights Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen 2026

Weekly organ concerts on Fridays at 3 PM
Music in Balthasar Neumann's work
Approximately 45 minutes of organ sound in the pilgrimage basilica
Spiritual-meditative atmosphere at the holy site of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
Free admission (voluntary donation)

Programme Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen 2026

Weekly organ concerts Fridays 3:00 PM–3:45 PM in the basilica. Dates for 2026: 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07. Each lasting around 45 minutes of organ music in the acoustics of the Baroque pilgrimage basilica.

Prices Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen 2026

Admission to the organ concerts is free. A voluntary donation for the preservation of the basilica and the organ is appreciated.

Practical information

Practical information — Organ Concerts Vierzehnheiligen

Getting There

The Vierzehnheiligen Basilica is located above Bad Staffelstein in the Lichtenfels district. Access is via the A73 motorway (Bad Staffelstein exit) or by train to Bad Staffelstein, followed by a bus or car to the basilica. Parking is available.

Admission

Admission to the organ concerts is free; a voluntary donation for the preservation of the basilica and the organ is appreciated.

Tip

A concert visit can be well combined with a tour of the basilica, a walk to the nearby Banz Monastery, or a stay in the spa town of Bad Staffelstein.

Organ Music in Balthasar Neumann's Work

The concert series Orgelkonzerte zum Freitagsläuten takes place in the Basilika Vierzehnheiligen, one of Bavaria's most significant pilgrimage sites. Built between 1743 and 1772 according to plans by Balthasar Neumann, the Rococo basilica is considered the pinnacle of Franconian Baroque and houses the famous altar of grace of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Every Friday at 3 PM

From May to July, the basilica's organ sounds every Friday at 3 PM for about 45 minutes. The concerts for the traditional 'Freitagsläuten' are an integral part of the cultural and spiritual life at the pilgrimage site. They invite pilgrims, music lovers, and day-trippers alike to pause in the unique acoustics of the basilica.

Spiritual Atmosphere of a Pilgrimage Site

Vierzehnheiligen has been a destination for pilgrims seeking the intercession of the Fourteen Holy Helpers since the 15th century. A Franciscan monastery and spiritual educational institutions shape the site. The organ concerts fit into this spiritual framework, combining artistic enjoyment with contemplation – not a classical concert event, but a meditative musical moment.

Location in the Lichtenfels District

The Vierzehnheiligen Basilica is situated on a hill above the Main valley near Bad Staffelstein in the Lichtenfels district, within the Upper Franconia region of the Free State of Bavaria. Opposite, on the other side of the valley, stands Banz Monastery – the 'Gottesländle' (little God's land) on the Upper Main is one of Franconia's most impressive cultural landscapes.