Name: Schlossbergfest and Bassgeigengala Bernburg 2026
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schlossbereich Bernburg (Schlosskirche St. Aegidien, Schlosshof)

Schlossbergfest Bernburg

About Schlossbergfest Bernburg

Likely on June 13, 2026, the Schlossbergfest (25th edition) and the Bassgeigengala (34th edition) will transform Bernburg (Saale)'s castle area into a stage. International Bassgeigengala in St. Aegidien Castle Church, theatre in the castle courtyard, jazz, plays, hands-on activities, and street food – free admission (except for the museum, Eulenspiegelturm, and Kunsthalle).

Dates 13 Jun — 13 Jun 2026

Venue Bernburg (Saale) (15089)

Prices 0.00€ — 0.00€

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Edition 2026

Schlossbergfest Bernburg — edition 2026

25th Schlossbergfest and 34th Bassgeigengala in Bernburg, likely on June 13, 2026. International double bass performance in St. Aegidien Castle Church, stage program in the castle courtyard, free admission.

In 2026, the Bernburg Schlossbergfest celebrates its 25th edition, and the parallel Bassgeigengala its 34th edition. The city of Bernburg has traditionally set the festival date for the second Saturday in June – in 2026, this is likely June 13. This year, Bernburg is also hosting the Sachsen-Anhalt-Tag, which significantly shapes the festival year.

Highlights Schlossbergfest Bernburg 2026

34th Bassgeigengala with international double bass orchestra in St. Aegidien Castle Church; jazz, theatre, and drumming groups in the castle courtyard; hands-on activities for children.

Programme Schlossbergfest Bernburg 2026

Likely Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

2:00 PM — Opening of the Schlossbergfest in the castle courtyard
Afternoon — Stage program with youth bands, jazz ensemble Mákkord, international drumming groups
Theatrical performances in the castle area
Hands-on activities for children: archery, face painting, instrument making, bungee trampoline
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM — 34th Bassgeigengala in St. Aegidien Castle Church with an international bass orchestra (approx. 20 double bass players)
Evening — Concerts in the castle courtyard, street food, catering
11:00 PM — End

Detailed program will be published shortly before the date on bernburg.de.

Prices Schlossbergfest Bernburg 2026

Free admission. Bernburg Castle Museum, Eulenspiegelturm, and Bernburg Kunsthalle with regular admission fees.

Practical information

Practical information — Schlossbergfest Bernburg

Getting There

Bernburg is accessible by train from Magdeburg, Halle, and Köthen. Approximately a 15-minute walk from Bernburg station to the Schlossberg.

Admission

Free. Regular admission fees apply for the Bernburg Castle Museum, Eulenspiegelturm, and Bernburg Kunsthalle.

Opening Hours

Likely from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Bassgeigengala in the Castle Church between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM.

Food & Drink

Street food, bratwurst, soups, coffee and cake, Ukrainian specialties.

A Festive Day Between Renaissance and Bass Sound

When Bernburg Castle opens its gates on the second Saturday in June, it's Schlossbergfest time. The combination of Schlossbergfest and Bassgeigengala – two formats running in parallel – is a Bernburg specialty. The Schlossbergfest dates back to the turn of the millennium (2026 = 25th edition), and the Bassgeigengala has an even longer tradition (2026 = 34th edition). The venue is the entire castle area between St. Aegidien Castle Church and the castle courtyard, situated above the Saale river.

Bassgeigengala — Basses from Around the World

The highlight: the Bassgeigengala in St. Aegidien Castle Church. Here, an "international bass orchestra" with around 20 double bass players – musicians of all generations and skill levels – performs. In 2025, the motto was "A Bass Goes Around the World"; the concert lasts about 90 minutes and is an extraordinary experience both acoustically and atmospherically. This format is rarely found elsewhere in Germany.

Castle Courtyard as a Stage

Parallel to the Bassgeigengala, the Schlossbergfest takes place with numerous stages and program items in the castle courtyard: youth bands, jazz ensembles like Mákkord, international drumming groups, theatrical performances (in past years, among others, Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"). For children, there's archery, bungee trampolining, instrument-making stations, and face painting. Street food, bratwurst, soups, and Ukrainian specialties satisfy hunger.

Bernburg Castle — Renaissance on the Saale

Bernburg Castle towers high above the Saale river and is one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Central Germany. Originally the residence of the princes and later dukes of Anhalt-Bernburg, it was expanded into a representative court seat in the 16th century. Today, it houses the Bernburg Castle Museum, the Eulenspiegelturm, and the Bernburg Kunsthalle. The city is the district capital of the Salzlandkreis in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and will be the focus of attention in 2026, as Bernburg will also host the Sachsen-Anhalt-Tag in the same year.