Name: Ottobeuren Concerts – Basilica Concerts 2026
Start: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Basilika und Kaisersaal Kloster Ottobeuren

Ottobeuren Concerts

About Ottobeuren Concerts

Since 1949, the Ottobeuren Concerts have transformed the late Baroque Benedictine Abbey in the Unterallgäu region into a resonant space for world-class classical music year after year. In 2026, the 77th season runs from June 21 to September 20 with eleven concerts – including three grand Basilica Concerts with Sir Simon Rattle (opening with Elgar's 'The Dream of Gerontius' on June 21), Hansjörg Albrecht (Mozart Symphony in G minor and Requiem on July 19), and Vladimir Jurowski (Bruckner Symphony No. 8 on September 20). In addition, there are chamber concerts in the newly renovated Kaisersaal and children's concerts in the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Dates 21 Jun — 20 Sep 2026

Venue Ottobeuren (09778)

Prices 33.00€ — 98.00€

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Edition 2026

Ottobeuren Concerts — edition 2026

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The 77th season of the Ottobeuren Concerts, from June 21 to September 20, 2026, comprises a total of eleven concerts: three Basilica Concerts with Sir Simon Rattle, Hansjörg Albrecht, and Vladimir Jurowski, complemented by eight chamber and Kaisersaal concerts, as well as children's concerts. The reopening of the Kaisersaal after a five-year renovation is an additional program highlight.

The organizer is the Markt Ottobeuren in close cooperation with the Benedictine Abbey. The venues are the Basilica of St. Alexander and St. Theodore, the newly renovated Kaisersaal of the Abbey, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

The three Basilica Concerts in 2026 will bring three of the most renowned European orchestras to Ottobeuren: the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz München, and the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin. With Sir Simon Rattle and Vladimir Jurowski, two of the most influential conductors of our time will be on the podium.

Highlights Ottobeuren Concerts 2026

Opening with Sir Simon Rattle (Elgar, Gerontius). Mozart Requiem under Hansjörg Albrecht. Closing with Bruckner 8 under Jurowski. Reopening of the Kaisersaal.

Programme Ottobeuren Concerts 2026

Basilica Concerts 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 3:00 PM — Opening Concert
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir
Edward Elgar, 'The Dream of Gerontius' (approx. 95 min.)
Tickets: €36–€98
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:00 PM — Mozart Concert
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Choir Hamburg & Orchestra of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz München under Hansjörg Albrecht
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony in G minor K. 550 + Requiem in D minor K. 626 (approx. 85 min.)
Tickets: €33–€86
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 3:00 PM — Closing Concert
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor (approx. 80 min.)
Tickets: €36–€98

Kaisersaal and Chamber Concerts (June–September 2026)

Eight concerts with young ensembles, an international opera gala, and chamber music in the newly renovated Kaisersaal of the Abbey
Children's concerts at the Ottobeuren Museum of Contemporary Art
Detailed program and dates: ottobeuren.de

Prices Ottobeuren Concerts 2026

Basilica Concerts: €36–€98 (Rattle, Jurowski), €33–€86 (Albrecht). Kaisersaal and Chamber Concerts are more affordable. Tickets from the Ottobeuren Tourist Office and ottobeuren.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Ottobeuren Concerts

Getting There

Ottobeuren is located about 10 km south of the A96 motorway (exit Bad Grönenbach / Memmingen-Süd) in the Unterallgäu region, approximately 90 minutes from Munich and 60 minutes from Friedrichshafen. By train to Memmingen, then by bus.

Tickets

Basilica Concerts: €36–€98 (Rattle, Jurowski) or €33–€86 (Mozart/Albrecht). Kaisersaal and Chamber Concerts are less expensive. Tickets are available from the Ottobeuren Tourist Office (+49 8332 921950) and the municipality's online shop.

Best Seats

The Basilica has special acoustics – for those who want to experience the full sonic richness, choose seats in the central nave, rows 5–15.

Classical Music in One of Europe's Most Beautiful Sacred Spaces

The Basilica of St. Alexander and St. Theodore at the Ottobeuren Benedictine Abbey is one of the most significant sacred buildings of German late Baroque. It is against this backdrop that the Ottobeuren Concerts have been held since 1949 – one of Southern Germany's most renowned classical festivals, organized by the Markt Ottobeuren in close cooperation with the Benedictine Abbey.

Three Basilica Concerts in 2026

The 77th season opens on June 21, 2026, with an absolute highlight: Sir Simon Rattle will conduct the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir in Edward Elgar's oratorio 'The Dream of Gerontius'. On July 19, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony in G minor and his Requiem in D minor will be performed by the Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Choir Hamburg and the Orchestra of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz München under the baton of Hansjörg Albrecht. The season concludes on September 20 with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, performing Anton Bruckner's monumental Symphony No. 8.

Kaisersaal Concerts and Chamber Music

After a five-year renovation, the chamber concerts will return to the magnificent Kaisersaal of the Abbey in 2026 – the festive reopening itself is a program highlight. Additionally, there will be eight other programs featuring young ensembles, an international opera gala, and a dedicated series of children's concerts at the Ottobeuren Museum of Contemporary Art.

Ottobeuren – A Monastery Village in the Allgäu

Ottobeuren (population approx. 8,500, district of Unterallgäu) has been a monastery village for over 1,200 years. The current Basilica was built in the 18th century and is considered a masterpiece of German Baroque. The acoustics of the Basilica are exceptional – a reason why international orchestras and soloists regularly travel to Ottobeuren. With only 8,500 inhabitants, the town offers a density of concerts that rivals the major classical festivals in the country.