Weilburg Castle Concerts

Two months of classical music in the Renaissance and Baroque castle. Five performance spaces, around 45 concerts. From symphony orchestra to chamber music, plus concerts for children, matinees, jazz, and cabaret. Artistic direction: Stephan Schreckenberger.

Opening Concert — Friday, June 5, 2026

• hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt
• Conductor: Stephanie Childress (France/UK)
• Soloist: Tomaž Močilnik (Principal Clarinet of the hr-Sinfonieorchester)
• Program: Mozart — Clarinet Concerto in A major K. 622 + Schumann — Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish"

Program Highlights 2026

• International orchestras and top soloists
• Chamber music series
• Children's concerts
• Matinees, jazz, and cabaret
• Sacred music in the Castle Church

Five Performance Venues in Weilburg Castle

• Renaissance Courtyard — Open Air
• Castle Church — Sacred works, organ
• Upper Orangery
• Lower Orangery
• Further historic concert halls

Partners

• Hessischer Rundfunk — Recordings and broadcasts on hr2

Artistic Direction

• Stephan Schreckenberger — Director

Full concert program with artist lists and dates on the festival website. Advance booking via the concert box office.

• 53rd season of the Weilburg Castle Concerts
• "Little Salzburg" on the Lahn
• Opening with the hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt
• Around 45 concerts in 5 historic rooms
• Program until August 8, 2026
• Recordings for hr2

Getting There

Weilburg train station on the Lahntalbahn — directly accessible from Frankfurt via Limburg. A 10-minute walk from the station to the castle. By car: A3 exit Limburg-Nord, then B49 to Weilburg.

Tickets

Ticket service +49 6471 944210, concert box office +49 6471 944218, or online via the festival website. Program brochure can be ordered.

Tip

In good weather, book an open-air concert in the Renaissance Courtyard — the atmosphere under the fairy lights and in front of the castle facade is unique.