Warener Musiktage

Music in the Churches of the Müritz Town

The Warener Musiktage are a staple of the cultural calendar in Waren (Müritz), the tourist centre on the northern shore of the Müritz lake in the Mecklenburg Lake District. For several days in June, choirs, brass ensembles, and soloists perform in the three main town churches – the late Gothic St.-Marien-Kirche, the St.-Georgen-Kirche, and the Hl.-Kreuz-Kirche. This creates a small festival that combines the sacral architecture of the Hanseatic town with vibrant concert life.

Walking Concert and Sing-Along Cantata

The centrepiece of the Musiktage is the Wandelkonzert (walking concert): the audience moves from church to church, experiencing a short, distinct programme at each venue – from the St. Marien brass choir and singer-songwriters to children's choirs. A second highlight is the Mitsing-Konzert (sing-along cantata), where a project choir performs cantatas and sacred works together with guest musicians and soloists; those who wish to sing along can register in advance and participate in the joint rehearsal.

An Open Festival for Everyone

The Warener Musiktage aim to be an accessible cultural offering: admission to the concerts is free, although donations are requested for some events. This allows the Musiktage to reach a broad audience – locals, spa guests, and holidaymakers travelling around the Müritz in the summer.

Waren (Müritz) as a Backdrop

Nestled between the Müritz lake and the Müritz National Park, Waren (Müritz) is one of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's most charming small towns. The old town with its harbour, brick churches, and half-timbered houses provides a fitting setting for a music festival that requires no elaborate stage technology, instead relying on the acoustics of the church spaces and the dedication of local church musicians.