Residenzkonzerte Oettingen
Classical season May–October in the Baroque Festival Hall of the Oettingen Residence
2026
About Residenzkonzerte Oettingen
Residenzkonzerte Oettingen — edition 2026
The 2026 season continues the series' proven concept: a mix of regional ensembles (Oettingen Chamber and Bach Orchestras), guest ensembles from the southern German region, and internationally acclaimed soloists. Several highlights are spread throughout the season.
The complete program overview — including the concerts between the highlights — will be published by the Board on residenzkonzerte-oettingen.de.
Highlights Residenzkonzerte Oettingen 2026
Programme Residenzkonzerte Oettingen 2026
Season Opening — Saturday, May 9th, 2026
- Oettingen Chamber Orchestra
- Eric Schmitt (16, flute, multi-award-winning)
- Main work: C.P.E. Bach — Flute Concerto
- Other baroque solo concertos
Gala Concert — Friday, May 22nd, 2026
- Munich Radio Orchestra
- Soprano Regula Mühlemann (Switzerland)
- Handel — Water Music
- Mozart — Motet "Exsultate, jubilate"
- Other festive works
Summer Highlight — Sunday, July 5th, 2026 (Open-Air in the Castle Courtyard)
- Oettingen Bach Orchestra
- Beethoven — Symphony No. 5 in C minor
- Film music arrangements
- Concert under the open sky in the Oettingen Castle Courtyard
Other Season Concerts (May–October)
- Several other concerts with soloists and chamber ensembles spread throughout the season
- Program overview on the festival website
Closing Concert — Saturday, October 17th, 2026
- Clemens Reißenweber (16, violin)
- Oettingen Chamber Orchestra
- Beethoven — Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
Tickets and Subscriptions
- Annual membership in the Board: €48
- Includes discounted admission
- Subscriptions ensure preferred seats
- Single tickets via residenzkonzerte-oettingen.de
Prices Residenzkonzerte Oettingen 2026
Practical information — Residenzkonzerte Oettingen
Getting There
Oettingen is located on the B25 (Romantic Road) between Nördlingen and Ansbach. By car, take the A6 (exit Aurach) or the A7 (exit Aalen). By train to Nördlingen, then by bus or taxi.
Tickets and Subscriptions
Annual membership in the Board: €48, including discounted admission. Subscriptions ensure preferred seating for particularly popular concerts. Single ticket sales via residenzkonzerte-oettingen.de.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Oettingen and the surrounding area. Book early for concerts with large ensembles (Munich Radio Orchestra).
One of Bavaria's Most Beautiful Concert Halls
The Baroque Festival Hall of the Oettingen Residence is considered one of Bavaria's most beautiful concert halls. The former princely residence in the northern district of Donau-Ries houses a richly decorated festival hall with ceiling frescoes, stucco work, and acoustics specifically designed for court concerts and chamber music. For years, the Oettingen Residence Concerts have taken place in this very hall — a concert series that turns the Swabian-Franconian border region into a classical music hotspot every year from May to October.
2026 Season — May to October
The 2026 season runs from May 9th to October 17th, 2026. The program is curated by the Oettingen Residence Concerts Board, which selects a mix of regional ensembles (Oettingen Chamber Orchestra, Oettingen Bach Orchestra), guest ensembles from the southern German region, and internationally acclaimed soloists.
Season Opening May 9th, 2026
The season opens with the Oettingen Chamber Orchestra performing baroque solo concertos — the main work being a flute concerto by C.P.E. Bach, performed by the 16-year-old, multi-award-winning flutist Eric Schmitt. This is a deliberate programming choice that puts the talent of young soloists in the spotlight.
Gala Concert May 22nd, 2026 — Munich Radio Orchestra
A highlight of the spring months: The Munich Radio Orchestra will perform in Oettingen on May 22nd, 2026. The program includes Handel's "Water Music," Mozart's "Exsultate, jubilate," and other brilliant pieces — sung by the Swiss soprano Regula Mühlemann, one of the most sought-after singers of her generation.
Open-Air on July 5th — Beethoven and Film Music
A special event: on July 5th, 2026, the Oettingen Bach Orchestra will give an open-air concert in the castle courtyard. The program combines dramatic classical works like Beethoven's 5th Symphony with film music arrangements — a popular open-air format under the summer sky.
Closing Concert October 17th, 2026
The closing concert on October 17th, 2026 features the 16-year-old violinist Clemens Reißenweber with the Oettingen Chamber Orchestra — performing the famous Violin Concerto by Beethoven. A finale that showcases the series' profile: young soloists with unusually mature skill, combined with the repertoire standards of Viennese Classicism.
Oettingen — Bavarian Castle Town
Oettingen i.Bay. is the seat of the former Principality of Oettingen-Spielberg and thus one of the most historically significant castle towns in Bavarian Swabia. Today, the market town has just under 5,000 inhabitants and is a tourist highlight of the Donau-Ries district with its Residence, town fortifications, and Hohenaltheim Castle — not far from Nördlingen with its famous Ries crater.
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