Sunday Concerts Schloss Dieskau — Concert Summer 2026

Renaissance Castle between Halle and Leipzig

Schloss Dieskau, in the Dieskau district of the municipality of Kabelsketal, is an exceptionally well-preserved Renaissance castle from the 16th century. Nestled in a spacious park with old trees, it lies exactly halfway between Halle (Saale) and Leipzig — an ideal excursion for culture enthusiasts from both cities. For years, the concert agency Bati Music has been organizing the Sunday concert series in cooperation with the castle.

Blues, Boogie, Folk — A Curated Series

The profile of the series is clear: Blues, Boogie-Woogie, and Folk styles. In 2026, seven concerts will form the program. Opening on June 19th with the Big Joe Stolle Blues Band, a staple of the Central German blues scene. This will be followed by Jones & the Crew in July, Bernd Kleinow & Dodge Boogie with his classic harmonica boogie program, Niels von der Leyen in September, and the absolute highlight on November 8th: Abi Wallenstein & Blues Rudy — Abi Wallenstein is one of Germany's longest-serving blues musicians, a slide guitar heritage that will be particularly showcased in the castle hall. In November, Bernd Kleinow will perform again with Axel & Max Blume, and to close the year on December 18th, Andreas Bock & Friends will present the Christmas concert.

Atmosphere in the Historic Festival Hall

The concerts take place in the historic festival hall of the castle — stucco ceiling, old wooden parquet floors, acoustics like a 19th-century salon. Around 100 guests can be seated at bistro tables, creating an intimate and focused atmosphere. Admission is in the moderate double-digit range; reservations are highly recommended as concerts often sell out.

Rooted in Saalekreis

Schloss Dieskau belongs to Kabelsketal in the Saalekreis district, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The municipality of Kabelsketal lies on the southern outskirts of Halle and is very well accessible by S-Bahn and car. Those who discover the series once almost always return — it is a well-kept secret tip of the Central German blues scene.