Regional Music Festival — Wolfsburg as Host/Partner City
Major regional music festival of the Braunschweig/Wolfsburg/Gifhorn/Goslar/Harz/Helmstedt/Peine/Salzgitter/Wolfenbüttel region — Wolfsburg hosted the 7th edition and is a participating city in the 8th edition in 2026
About Regional Music Festival
The Regional Music Festival is the central platform for the music scene of the southeastern Lower Saxony region. Wolfsburg hosted the 7th edition, which took place at the Hallenbad Wolfsburg. In 2026, Braunschweig will take over as host of the 8th edition on September 12, 2026 — Wolfsburg will participate as a partner city with contributions from its musicians.
Motto of the 8th edition: Listen up — this is what the region sounds like. Thousands of musicians from the districts and cities of Braunschweig, Gifhorn, Goslar, Harz, Helmstedt, Peine, Salzgitter, Wolfenbüttel, and Wolfsburg will jointly shape the program.
Concept of the Regional Music Festival
The Regional Music Festival originated from the idea of making the musical diversity of the Braunschweig/Wolfsburg region visible in a large joint event. It brings together choirs, bands, orchestras, ensembles, and soloists from all genres — from classical and choral music to jazz, pop, rock, and folk, as well as singer-songwriters and electronic sounds.
Wolfsburg's Role
For the 7th edition, Wolfsburg was the host and used the Hallenbad — a striking modern concert and event location — as its central stage. For the 8th edition in 2026, the festival moves to Braunschweig; Wolfsburg will participate as a host city with its own musicians. Wolfsburg choirs, bands, and ensembles will travel to Braunschweig, perform there, and contribute their music to the regional soundscape.
Date of the 8th Edition
The 8th edition will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Braunschweig. Wolfsburg music lovers should therefore keep two dates in mind: traveling to Braunschweig for the main festival, and any accompanying events in Wolfsburg itself.
Motto and Program
The motto Listen up — this is what the region sounds like reflects the democratic concept: it's not about stars, but about the soundscape of an entire region. Venues, stages, and styles are deliberately broad.
Wolfsburg/Braunschweig Partnership
The event symbolizes the close musical and cultural ties between the two cities. Despite historical rivalry on the football pitch, Wolfsburg and Braunschweig cooperate closely in many cultural areas — the Regional Music Festival is one of the best examples.
Regional Music Festival — edition 2026
The 8th edition of the Regional Music Festival will take place on September 12, 2026, in Braunschweig. Wolfsburg will participate as a partner city with its own musicians. Thousands from the region will shape the day.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: numerous stages in the city, choirs, bands, orchestras, soloists from all genres, a joint opening ceremony, and a grand finale.
Wolfsburg's Contributions
Wolfsburg ensembles, choirs, bands, and soloists will travel to Braunschweig and contribute to the program. The Stadtwerke Orchester Wolfsburg is also usually among the participants.
Motto
'Listen up — this is what the region sounds like' is the motto of the 8th edition.
Programme Regional Music Festival 2026
Program Structure 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Morning: Opening with a joint ceremony by the mayors.
- Midday: Choirs and vocal ensembles on several stages.
- Afternoon: Bands, singer-songwriters, pop, and rock.
- Evening: Orchestra and classical stages.
- Night: Electronic and jazz stages.
- Finale: Grand joint ceremony with all participating ensembles.
Highlights Regional Music Festival 2026
- 8th edition in Braunschweig — Wolfsburg as partner city.
- Thousands of musicians from the region.
- All genres: classical, choral, pop, rock, jazz, electronic.
- Motto 'Listen up — this is what the region sounds like'.
- Wolfsburg ensembles and orchestras are participating.
Prices Regional Music Festival 2026
Practical information — Regional Music Festival
Date of the 8th Edition
Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Location of the 8th Edition
Braunschweig — exact venues will be published by the organizer.
Wolfsburg Connection
Wolfsburg is a participating and partner city. Wolfsburg ensembles, choirs, bands, and soloists will perform in Braunschweig.
Tickets
Information available at regionales-musikfest.de and hallenbad.de.
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