Spandauer Liedertag
Choir singing under the open sky at the Spandau Citadel
About Spandauer Liedertag
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Choirs Sing in Front of the Fortress
The open-air stage at the Spandau Citadel, nestled within the walls of the Renaissance fortress by the Juliusturm, is the natural meeting point for Spandau's cultural scene in the summer. Once a year, for a morning, it belongs to the district's choirs: the Spandauer Liedertag.
A Cross-Section of Spandau's Choral Life
From traditional men's choirs to young pop choirs, from church music ensembles to female a cappella quartets – the Spandau choirs use the Liedertag to showcase to each other and their audience what's happening chorally in the district. The program is deliberately broad: folk songs, classical works of choral literature, sing-along pop songs, and sacred music alternate.
Part of the "Umsonst & Draußen" Series
The Liedertag is part of the Citadel's summer series "Umsonst & Draußen", which for years has offered local bands, orchestras, ensembles, and choirs from Spandau and all of Berlin free performance opportunities under the open sky. The series is organized by the Kulturhaus Spandau, the district's central municipal organizer.
Spandau – A District with Its Own Identity
The westernmost district of Berlin has preserved its own cityscape: a medieval old town, a 16th-century citadel, industrial history, and since the 1990s, a vibrant choral scene with over two dozen active choirs. The Liedertag is therefore more than just a concert – it's a gathering of an entire community on a friendly morning.
Spandauer Liedertag — edition 2026
The date on Pentecost Sunday, June 7, 2026, is traditionally chosen to coincide with good Pentecost weather, allowing the open-air format to shine. The event starts at 11:00 AM and ends around 2:00 PM.
The final list of choirs will be published by Kulturhaus Spandau in early May 2026. Typical participants in past years included the Popchor Spandau, church ensembles, men's singing societies, and a cappella formations from the Spandau semicircle.
Between performances, there will be short introductions about the history of the pieces and the choirs themselves – this makes the Liedertag easily accessible even for listeners without prior choral experience.
Programme Spandauer Liedertag 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Schedule
- 11:00 AM Opening and welcome by the organizer
- 11:15 AM–12:00 PM First block: Folk songs and traditional choral repertoire
- 12:00 PM–12:45 PM Second block: Classical and sacred choral works
- 12:45 PM–1:30 PM Third block: Popular choral literature, sing-along songs
- 1:30 PM–2:00 PM Joint closing block by all participating choirs
The exact list of choirs and their contributions will be published shortly before the date. Current information: berlin.de and kulturhaus-spandau.de.
Highlights Spandauer Liedertag 2026
- Open-air choral program at the Spandau Citadel
- Folk songs, classical, pop, and sacred music
- Free admission, donations welcome
- Part of the "Umsonst & Draußen" series
Prices Spandauer Liedertag 2026
Free admission.
Practical information — Spandauer Liedertag
Getting There
Subway U7 to Zitadelle (300 meters walk to the open-air stage). Buses X33 and N7 stop directly at the Citadel. By car: A100/A111, exit Spandau, parking available at Juliusturm.
Admission
Free. Donations are welcome and benefit the choirs.
On Site
The open-air stage has seating; standing room is available if there's a large crowd. In case of rain, the event can be moved to an indoor location within the Citadel – current information on site.
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Where it takes place Spandauer Liedertag
Freilichtbühne an der Zitadelle Spandau
Am Juliusturm 62, 13599 Berlin