Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival – Concerts St. Christophorus Church Friedrichstadt

SHMF in one of the most beautiful venues

The Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival (SHMF) is one of Europe's most internationally renowned classical festivals. Every summer, it transforms churches, barns, and castles throughout the state into concert halls. One of the most atmospheric venues is the St. Christophorus Church in Friedrichstadt – a unique town in the Nordfriesland district, founded in the 17th century by Dutch religious refugees.

Friedrichstadt: Dutch town on the Eider

Friedrichstadt feels like a piece of Holland in Schleswig-Holstein: brick houses with stepped gables, canals instead of streets, boat trips through the town. The St. Christophorus Church dates back to the 17th century and, with its simple elegance and excellent acoustics, offers a setting ideal for SHMF's chamber and vocal music.

2026 Edition: 41st SHMF

The 41st festival edition runs from July 4 to August 30, 2026, and includes around 205 concerts in 120 venues. International top artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Hilary Hahn, Daniil Trifonov, Grigory Sokolov, and the Swedish pop phenomenon Roxette are on the program. In 2026, Swedish musical culture will be a special focus – with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and works by Wilhelm Stenhammar.

Region: Nordfriesland District

Friedrichstadt is located in the Nordfriesland district, right between the marsh landscapes of the Eider and Treene rivers. The town is a popular tourist destination on the Schleswig-Holstein west coast and has been associated with the SHMF for decades, offering a delight of classical music, architecture, and North German landscape.