Weilburg Castle Concerts

Classical Music at the Highest Level

The Weilburg Castle Concerts were founded in 1973 — and have since developed into one of Hesse's most renowned classical festivals. Over 50 years of history, international top artists, unique historical spaces: anyone who loves classical music knows the Weilburg Castle Concerts.

"Little Salzburg" on the Lahn

The nickname "Little Salzburg" is no coincidence. Similar to the Salzburg Festival, a historic residence is transformed into a stage for international classical top art. Weilburg Castle is a Renaissance and Baroque complex with five acoustically distinct concert halls, all used during the festival summer:

• Renaissance Courtyard — Open air in good weather
• Castle Church — Sacred works, sacred music, organ concerts
• Upper Orangery
• Lower Orangery
• Further castle rooms for chamber music

Around 45 Concerts in Two Months

Between June 5 and August 8, 2026, around 45 concerts are scheduled — from large orchestras and chamber music to jazz, cabaret, and children's concerts. The artistic director is Stephan Schreckenberger.

Opening with the hr-Sinfonieorchester

The 53rd season opens on June 5, 2026, with the hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt under the young French-British conductor Stephanie Childress. The soloist is the orchestra's principal clarinetist, Tomaž Močilnik. On the program: Mozart's late, warm Clarinet Concerto and Schumann's "Rhenish" 3rd Symphony.

Partnership with Hessischer Rundfunk

A special feature of the Castle Concerts: the close cooperation with Hessischer Rundfunk (Hesse Broadcasting). Many concerts are recorded and broadcast on hr2 — the artists know they are not just playing for the audience.