Walkenrieder Kreuzgangkonzerte
Renowned concert series in the Gothic cloister of Walkenried Abbey on the edge of the Südharz
About Kreuzgangkonzerte Walkenried
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Concerts in the Gothic Cloister
The Walkenrieder Kreuzgangkonzerte take place in the Gothic cloister of Walkenried Abbey – one of the best-preserved examples of Cistercian monastic architecture in Central Europe. The former monastery was founded in 1127 and largely destroyed during secularization in 1525, but the cloister and parts of the monks' quarters were preserved and now form the core of the ZisterzienserMuseum.
Acoustics and Atmosphere
The unique acoustics of the cloister, with its ribbed vaulted pointed arches and Gothic stone architecture, are ideal for chamber music ensembles, vocal ensembles, and acoustic instruments. This acoustic quality is the true unique selling proposition of the Kreuzgangkonzerte: here, music is heard in a space where monks gathered for devotion over 800 years ago.
Program Profile
Programmatically, the series covers a broad spectrum: Early and Classical music form the foundation, but jazz, folk, world music, singer-songwriters, a cappella, and musical cabaret are also regularly featured in the schedule. The curation deliberately seeks out acts that harmonize with the space and utilize it acoustically and atmospherically.
Open-Air Concerts in Summer
In the summer, selected concerts are moved to the monastery garden as open-air events, attracting an even larger audience. These open-air dates regularly count among the season's sales highlights.
UNESCO World Heritage
Since 2010, Walkenried Abbey has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz Water Management System. The Kreuzgangkonzerte are thus part of an international cultural-historical context and contribute significantly to the cultural perception of the World Heritage site.
Kreuzgangkonzerte Walkenried — edition 2026
2026 Season – 41st Edition
The 2026 season marks the 41st edition of the Walkenrieder Kreuzgangkonzerte and once again offers a stylistically diverse international program. With the open-air concert by Joja Wendt on August 14th, 2026, one date is already sold out, underscoring the series' sustained high demand.
Programme Kreuzgangkonzerte Walkenried 2026
Confirmed Concerts 2026
- Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 – Sebastian Krämer with "Liebeslieder an deine Tante"
- Saturday, May 16th, 2026 – Frigg – Nordic Folk from Finland
- Saturday, June 6th, 2026 – Hanke Brothers with "Express Yourself"
- Saturday, June 20th, 2026 – Emil Brandqvist Trio with "Poems for Travellers"
- Friday, July 10th, 2026 – Gankino Circus with "Das Gegenteil von Rock'n'Roll"
- Saturday, July 25th, 2026 – Anna Depenbusch – Open-air concert in the monastery garden
- Friday, August 14th, 2026 – Joja Wendt – Open-air concert in the monastery garden (SOLD OUT)
- Friday, August 21st, 2026 – DOTA with "In der Fernsten der Fernen"
- Saturday, December 12th, 2026 – Calmus with "O Holy Night"
- Monday, December 21st, 2026 – Real Comedian Harmonists with "Hell ist die Nacht"
Performance Times and Format
- Concerts start at 7:30 PM each evening
- Concert duration approximately 90 minutes without intermission
- Seating in the Gothic cloister or in the monastery garden for open-air concerts
- Concerts will be moved indoors in case of bad weather
Highlights Kreuzgangkonzerte Walkenried 2026
- 10 concerts throughout the season from May to December 2026
- Frigg, Joja Wendt, Anna Depenbusch, and DOTA as open-air and indoor concert highlights
- Concerts in the Gothic cloister of the UNESCO World Heritage site Walkenried Abbey
- Season finale with Real Comedian Harmonists on December 21st
- Tickets from €32 via Reservix
Prices Kreuzgangkonzerte Walkenried 2026
Practical information — Kreuzgangkonzerte Walkenried
Getting There
ZisterzienserMuseum Kloster Walkenried, Steinweg 4a, 37445 Walkenried. Arrive via the B243 and L601. Parking available at the monastery and in the town center. Train connection to Walkenried station (Nordhausen–Bad Sachsa–Northeim line).
Tickets
Advance booking via Reservix and the Walkenried Abbey website. Single tickets from around €32, reduced tickets and subscription offers available. Open-air dates in summer (especially Joja Wendt on August 14th) regularly sell out in previous years.
On Site
Concerts always start at 7:30 PM and last approximately 90 minutes without an intermission. Seating in the cloister or in the monastery garden for open-air concerts. Drinks are available during intermissions. In case of bad weather, open-air concerts will be moved indoors.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses in Walkenried and in the neighboring towns of Bad Sachsa, Bad Lauterberg, Wieda, and Zorge. Klosterhotel Walkenried as a nearby accommodation option.
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