Thüringer CHORschätze Heidecksburg
Choral music in the residences — Heidecksburg as a concert stage for the Thuringian Treasury
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Choral Music in Thuringia's Palaces
The Thüringer CHORschätze is a statewide choral festival jointly organized by the Schatzkammer Thüringen and the Thuringian Choir Association since 2022. For three days, palaces, residences, and castles open their halls and palace churches as concert venues for choirs from across the Free State. The third edition, from June 19th to 21st, 2026, will span around fifteen historic venues throughout Thuringia — one of them being the Residenzschloss Heidecksburg high above Rudolstadt.
Heidecksburg — A Baroque Backdrop for Choral Music
The Heidecksburg sits enthroned 60 meters above the town of Rudolstadt in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district and is considered one of Thuringia's most magnificent Baroque palaces. Built from 1737 onwards under Prince Friedrich Anton von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, it today houses the Thuringian State Museum with Rococo halls, a festival hall, the Schallhaus, and the famous «Rococo en miniature» — a unique model of a Baroque residential town. For the CHORschätze, the Schallhaus, an open pavilion built into the palace park, becomes a concert stage with special acoustics.
The 2026 Heidecksburg Program
At Heidecksburg in 2026, six Thuringian choirs will perform over two consecutive days. The opening act will be «Cocktail a cappella» with the choir Corona Carminum Geraberg on Friday evening, followed by the women's chamber choir mechoria Erfurt on Saturday morning (11:00 AM), and a joint concert by the mixed choir «Dreiklang» Bad Lobenstein with the men's choirs Oberweißbach and Eintracht Thurn on Saturday afternoon (3:00 PM). The repertoire ranges from a cappella pop and sacred choral music to women's choir literature and classic men's choir singing. Each choir receives an expense allowance for their performance, and the palace provides the acoustically tested space, drinks, and catering.
Rudolstadt and the Schwarzatal Valley
Rudolstadt in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district is one of Thuringia's historically richest small towns. Schiller frequented the von Lengefeld family here, composer Bernhard Sekles was born in Rudolstadt, and the Rudolstadt-Festival (Folk, Roots, World Music) makes the town an international meeting point every July. Visitors to the CHORschätze can combine their stay with hikes into the neighboring Schwarzatal valley and a visit to the Heinrich-Heine-Park.
Thüringer CHORschätze — edition 2026
CHORschätze Heidecksburg 2026
The Thüringer CHORschätze 2026 marks the third edition of the statewide choral festival by the Schatzkammer Thüringen. At Heidecksburg, six choirs will perform over two days. The concerts combine a cappella, women's choir repertoire, and men's choir singing with the baroque palace ambiance. The Schallhaus, a pavilion in the palace park adapted into a concert stage, offers unusual, intimate acoustics.
Programme Thüringer CHORschätze 2026
Thüringer CHORschätze Heidecksburg 2026 — Concerts
Friday, June 19th, 2026 — 7:00 PM
- Schallhaus / Palace Hall — Cocktail a cappella (A cappella, Jazz/Pop)
- Schallhaus / Palace Hall — Corona Carminum Geraberg (mixed choir, sacred and secular repertoire)
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 — 11:00 AM
- ⭐ Women's Chamber Choir mechoria Erfurt — Women's choir repertoire from the 16th century to today
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 — 3:00 PM
- Mixed Choir «Dreiklang» Bad Lobenstein
- Men's Choir Oberweißbach
- Men's Choir Eintracht Thurn
Accompanying Program
- Palace tour and «Rococo en miniature» — open for festival visitors
- Catering in the palace courtyard
Further concerts of the statewide festival at around 15 other residences of the Schatzkammer Thüringen: schatzkammer-thueringen.de.
Highlights Thüringer CHORschätze 2026
- 3rd edition of the statewide choral festival by the Schatzkammer Thüringen
- Cocktail a cappella and Corona Carminum Geraberg on Friday evening
- Women's Chamber Choir mechoria Erfurt on Saturday morning
- Joint concert «Dreiklang» Bad Lobenstein with men's choirs Oberweißbach and Thurn
- Schallhaus and palace hall of the Residenzschloss Heidecksburg
Prices Thüringer CHORschätze 2026
Many concerts are accessible for a small handling fee or free of charge. Exact prices and reservations via the Heidecksburg ticket office and schatzkammer-thueringen.de/chorschaetze. Seats are limited — advance booking recommended.
Practical information — Thüringer CHORschätze
Date 2026
Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st, 2026 — statewide festival with concerts at around 15 venues. Specifically at Heidecksburg: Fri, June 19th, evening; Sat, June 20th, 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Venues
Residenzschloss Heidecksburg, Schloßbezirk 1, 07407 Rudolstadt — Schallhaus in the palace park and the palace hall. Further venues of the Schatzkammer Thüringen can be found at schatzkammer-thueringen.de.
Tickets
Admission to many concerts is free or requires a small handling fee. Exact prices and advance booking via the Heidecksburg ticket office and schatzkammer-thueringen.de/chorschaetze. Seats are limited — early reservation recommended.
Getting There
By train: Rudolstadt station, then take a city bus or walk (20-minute uphill climb) to Heidecksburg. By car: A71 exit Rudolstadt, follow signs for Schloss. Parking is available below Heidecksburg, with an uphill walk to the palace.
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Where it takes place Thüringer CHORschätze
Residenzschloss Heidecksburg — Schallhaus und Schlosssaal
Schloßbezirk 1, 07407 Rudolstadt