Sommernacht der Musik Ludwigsburg
Grand Open-Air Picnic Concert for the 60th Anniversary of the Ludwigsburg Music Association on the Bärenwiese
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A City Celebrates Its Music Associations
The Sommernacht der Musik 2026 is not an ordinary concert — it is the anniversary celebration of the Ludwigsburg Music Association, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. The association unites the music clubs and singing choirs of the city of Ludwigsburg and its districts — from brass bands to symphony orchestras, from accordion ensembles to men's choirs. For this occasion, the association representatives have developed a very special format: a joint open-air concert on one of the city's most beautiful meadows.
Bärenwiese — Ludwigsburg's Picnic Park
The venue is the Bärenwiese — a spacious park meadow opposite the Blühendes Barock in Ludwigsburg's palace gardens. For decades, the meadow has been a popular picnic spot for Ludwigsburg residents — and this tradition is precisely what the Sommernacht der Musik picks up on: Concertgoers are explicitly asked to bring their own picnic baskets. Spread out blankets on the meadow, unpack bread, cheese, wine, and fruit — and then listen.
Three Program Blocks with Over 200 Musicians
The concert concept divides the program into three clearly defined blocks, each with its own associations and musical focuses:
Block 1 — Accordion (approx. 30 minutes)
The opening act will be accordion players from Ludwigsburg's accordion clubs. An unusual choice for a festival opening — but the accordion tradition, in particular, is deeply rooted in southern Germany and immediately creates a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Block 2 — Zither Orchestra from Ossweil with Project Choir
The Zither Club Orchestra from Ossweil (a district of Ludwigsburg) will perform with a large project choir — rehearsed especially for the Sommernacht der Musik, featuring well-known songs that the audience can sing along to. The project choir is open to singers from the entire region who rehearse with the music association.
Block 3 — World Hits with 100+ Musicians and Symphony Orchestra
The highlight: over 100 musicians from Ludwigsburg's music associations plus members of the Ludwigsburg Symphony Orchestra will perform world hits — an eclectic program of classical, pop, and Schlager classics, newly arranged for the open-air event. A grand finale with the audience as a sing-along choir is expected.
Ludwigsburg — Baroque City with Musical History
Ludwigsburg, with around 96,000 inhabitants, is one of the largest cities in the Ludwigsburg district (AGS 08118). Shaped as the ducal residence of Württemberg in the 18th century, it houses one of Germany's largest Baroque palaces (Ludwigsburg Residential Palace) and the famous Blühendes Barock — the extensive palace gardens. The Bärenwiese is located directly adjacent to this culturally and historically valuable park.
Free Admission, Association Tradition
Like all events organized by the Ludwigsburg Music Association, the Sommernacht der Musik is free to attend. Donations for the association's work (young musicians, instruments, sheet music) are welcome — collection baskets will be passed around during the concert. In case of bad weather, the concert will be moved to the Forum am Schlosspark; the Bärenwiese will remain open but is uncovered.
Sommernacht der Musik — edition 2026
2026 Program Schedule
The concert concept is divided into three clearly defined blocks, played one after another. Intermissions between blocks are for the audience to picnic and chat.
7:00 PM — Start / Block 1: Accordion (approx. 30 min)
The accordion players from Ludwigsburg's accordion clubs will open the concert. Repertoire: Southern German accordion classics, operetta themes, sentimental pieces.
7:30 PM — Break (15 min picnic time)
7:45 PM — Block 2: Zither Orchestra Ossweil with Project Choir (approx. 45 min)
The Zither Club Orchestra from Ossweil will present its program together with the large project choir of the music association. Repertoire: well-known songs to sing along to, Swabian classics, German folk songs.
8:30 PM — Longer Break (30 min picnic + stroll)
9:00 PM — Block 3: World Hits with 100+ Musicians (approx. 60 min)
The highlight: over 100 musicians from Ludwigsburg's associations and members of the Ludwigsburg Symphony Orchestra will perform world hits. Repertoire (typical for such occasions): "Bohemian Rhapsody" as an orchestral arrangement, "Hey Jude" as a grand finale, classical film scores, Schlager classics.
10:00 PM — Concert End
The concert will conclude with a grand finale, in which the audience is invited to sing along.
Programme Sommernacht der Musik 2026
Sommernacht der Musik Ludwigsburg 2026 — Concert Schedule
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Bärenwiese open from 5 PM
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Bärenwiese opens; picnic setup on the meadow; stage soundcheck
Concert (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
- 7:00 PM–7:30 PM — Block 1: Accordion — Accordion players of the Music Association
- 7:30 PM–7:45 PM — Picnic Break
- 7:45 PM–8:30 PM — Block 2: Zither Orchestra Ossweil with Project Choir — well-known songs to sing along to
- 8:30 PM–9:00 PM — Long picnic and wine break
- 9:00 PM–10:00 PM — Block 3: World Hits with Over 100 Musicians — Music Association members and Ludwigsburg Symphony Orchestra together, with grand finale and audience choir
- 10:00 PM — Concert End
Performers
- Ludwigsburg Accordion Clubs
- Zither Club Orchestra Ossweil
- Music Association Project Choir (open to singers from the region)
- Music Associations of Ludwigsburg, Poppenweiler, Eglosheim, other districts
- Members of the Ludwigsburg Symphony Orchestra
- Over 200 musicians in total
In Case of Bad Weather
Relocation to the Forum am Schlosspark Ludwigsburg, same program schedule, seating according to reservations via sommernacht-lb.de.
Latest updates at sommernacht-lb.de or in the LKZ article about the event.
Highlights Sommernacht der Musik 2026
- 60th Anniversary of the Ludwigsburg Music Association
- Over 200 musicians from 15+ associations
- Three program blocks: Accordion, Zither, World Hits
- Members of the Ludwigsburg Symphony Orchestra
- Project choir with open casting
- Picnic concept on the Bärenwiese
- Free admission
- Grand finale with audience choir
Prices Sommernacht der Musik 2026
Free admission. Donations for the Music Association and young musicians are welcome (collection baskets on site). No food stalls — bringing picnic baskets is explicitly encouraged. In case of bad weather relocation to the Forum am Schlosspark: a symbolic registration fee may apply there for seat reservations.
Practical information — Sommernacht der Musik
Getting There
By train: To Ludwigsburg Hbf, then a 10-minute walk through the palace gardens to the Bärenwiese. By car: A81 exit Ludwigsburg-Süd, then follow signs for Schlosspark. Parking available in the Schlosspark parking garages. Many visitors expected during the concert — train travel recommended.
Date and Concert Start Time
Saturday, July 18, 2026. Concert starts around 7 PM. Duration approximately 3 hours until 10 PM.
Admission
Free admission. Donations for the Music Association and young musicians are welcome (collection baskets on site).
Bring Your Own Picnic
The Bärenwiese becomes Ludwigsburg's largest picnic blanket — bring bread, cheese, sausage, wine, fruit, and blankets. No food stalls on the meadow (the official organizer is the Music Association, not the catering). In case of bad weather, the alternative venue is the Forum am Schlosspark.
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Bärenwiese Ludwigsburg — gegenüber Blühendes Barock
Bärenwiese — Mömpelgardstraße, 71634 Ludwigsburg