Sunday Concerts Bad Bentheim Spa Park (Season Opening)

Season Opening on May 18, 2026

When the weather gets warmer and the sun reliably reaches the spa park again, the Sunday concert season begins in Bad Bentheim. In 2026, the season opening is on Sunday, May 18th, a date traditionally marked by a high-quality program.

Bigband Exposure from Hengelo

Bigband Exposure from Hengelo (Netherlands) opens the 2026 season. The big band consists of professional musicians and ambitious amateurs and stands for swing, funk, Latin, and big band classics. Their performance places a special emphasis on cross-border programming, a hallmark of the series.

Concert Shell in the Spa Park

The concert shell in Bad Bentheim Spa Park is a charming open-air stage that serves as the venue for live music every Sunday throughout the summer season. Spa guests, residents, and day-trippers gather in front of it.

2026 Season Program

Following the season opening on May 18th, the Musikverein Schüttorf will perform on May 25th, the Nordhorn Sea Shanty Choir on June 1st, and approximately 15 more concerts with big bands, orchestras, trombone choirs, and sea shanty choirs throughout the rest of the summer.

VKV Verkehrs- und Kulturverein

Behind the series is the VKV Verkehrs- und Kulturverein Bad Bentheim, which coordinates the concerts on a voluntary basis. Their commitment makes the series an example of successful urban cultural marketing in a spa town.