Romantic Night at the Castle Marktoberdorf
Evening with short concerts in St. Martin's Church and the castle courtyard with free admission
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Classical Music in the Princely-Bishop's Castle
The Romantic Night at the Castle takes place in the princely-bishop's Castle Marktoberdorf, which today houses the Bavarian Music Academy Marktoberdorf. The evening offers varied short concerts in a relaxed atmosphere at two venues – a concept that makes classical music accessible and atmospheric.
Two Venues: St. Martin and Castle Courtyard
The first part of the evening takes place in the neighboring parish church of St. Martin. Afterwards, the audience moves to the castle courtyard of the music academy – under the open sky in good weather, or in the Richard-Wengenmeier-Saal in case of bad weather. The change of venues and moods is what makes the Romantic Night so special.
Mendelssohn Vocalensemble and Guests
The Romantic Night was founded and is artistically directed by Karl Zepnik, the artistic director of the Bavarian Music Academy. The Mendelssohn Vocalensemble, led by him, is a permanent fixture, complemented by annually changing musical guests – including renowned soloists like Florian Sonnleitner (long-time concertmaster of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra), organists like Prof. Hedwig Bilgram, and choirs of the Bavarian-Swabian Singers' Association.
Repertoire between Rheinberger and Mozart
The program spans a wide range: sacred works by Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger (Suite op. 166, double-choir Mass in E-flat major) in the first part, followed by chamber music such as Mozart's F-major Sonata and folk song arrangements under the motto "Folk Songs in a New Guise" in the second part. The exact program changes from year to year.
Marktoberdorf in the Ostallgäu
Marktoberdorf is the district town of Ostallgäu, on the edge of the Allgäu foothills. With the Bavarian Music Academy and the internationally renowned choir competition, the town is a center for choral and chamber music. The Romantic Night is a popular summer concert highlight in the region.
Romantic Night at the Castle — edition 2026
Romantic Night at the Castle 2026
The Romantic Night is a fixed annual event of the Bavarian Music Academy, taking place on July 22. Confirmed via modakademie.de/konzerte-veranstaltungen and the Bavarian Music Council (Bavarian Music Academy Marktoberdorf).
What Visitors Can Expect
Varied short concerts in a relaxed atmosphere: the first part in St. Martin's parish church, the second part in the castle courtyard of the music academy (weather permitting, otherwise in the Richard-Wengenmeier-Saal). With the Mendelssohn Vocalensemble under Karl Zepnik and annually changing musical guests. Free admission.
Programme Romantic Night at the Castle 2026
July 22, 2026 — Romantic Night at the Castle
First Part — St. Martin's Parish Church
- Sacred works (in previous years, among others: Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger: Suite op. 166, double-choir Mass in E-flat major)
- Mendelssohn Vocalensemble under Karl Zepnik
Second Part — Castle Courtyard of the Bavarian Music Academy (weather permitting, otherwise Richard-Wengenmeier-Saal)
- Chamber music (in previous years, among others: Mozart: Sonata in F major)
- Folk song arrangements under the motto "Folk Songs in a New Guise"
- Annually changing guests (in previous years, among others: Florian Sonnleitner, Violin; Prof. Hedwig Bilgram, Organ; Choir of the Bavarian-Swabian Singers' Association)
The exact program for 2026 with works and performers changes annually and will be published by the Bavarian Music Academy on modakademie.de. The mentioned works/artists are from documented previous years (Source: Bavarian Music Council, modakademie.de).
Highlights Romantic Night at the Castle 2026
- Short concerts at two venues (St. Martin + Castle Courtyard)
- Free admission
- Mendelssohn Vocalensemble under Karl Zepnik
- Annually changing renowned guests
- Classical music in a historic castle setting
Prices Romantic Night at the Castle 2026
Admission to the Romantic Night is free. Registration is generally not required.
Practical information — Romantic Night at the Castle
Getting There
Bavarian Music Academy, Kurfürstenallee 6, 87616 Marktoberdorf, Ostallgäu District. By train: Marktoberdorf station on the Kaufbeuren–Füssen line. By car via B472 / B16.
Admission
Admission to the Romantic Night is free. Registration is generally not required.
Tips
First part in St. Martin's Church, second part in the castle courtyard (weather permitting) or in the Richard-Wengenmeier-Saal. Exact program and date available from the Bavarian Music Academy (modakademie.de/konzerte-veranstaltungen).
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Where it takes place Romantic Night at the Castle
Fürstbischöfliches Schloss / Bayerische Musikakademie & Kirche St. Martin
Bayerische Musikakademie, Kurfürstenallee 6, 87616 Marktoberdorf