VOICES — The Festival of Voices

For over 20 years, VOICES has been the most important forum for vocal music in Oldenburg. The Kulturetage, as the organiser, uses the series to showcase the breadth of singing – from large choirs and small a cappella formations to solo voices – in all its diversity.

Six Concert Evenings April to June

The 2026 edition is spread over six evenings:

• Saturday 11.04.2026: Opening of the series
• Monday 20.04.2026
• Saturday 25.04.2026
• Saturday 02.05.2026
• Saturday 06.06.2026, 4 p.m. — Matinée performance in the afternoon
• Thursday 18.06.2026, 8 p.m. — Closing of the series

Choir and Vocal Programme

The programme includes classical choirs (mixed, male, female, boys' and chamber choirs), a cappella groups of various styles, vocal ensembles in the jazz and pop genres, and solo vocal artists. This diversity makes the series interesting for a broad audience.

20+ Years of Tradition

VOICES has existed since the turn of the millennium. In over two decades, the series has developed its own profile and has become a meeting point for the vocal scene in Oldenburg and the North-West region.

Kulturetage as a Venue

With its halls, the Kulturetage on Bahnhofstraße offers ideal acoustics for vocal music. The intimate atmosphere allows the voices to have an immediate impact – unlike in large concert halls, singers are very close to the audience.

Breadth of Programme

The styles range from Renaissance and Baroque choral music and classical oratorios to modern compositions, from traditional a cappella to jazz and Doo-Wop, and pop and singer-songwriter formats.