Festival 2026: Heavens above!

It is likely that Johann Sebastian Bach let fly more than a hearty curse when he had dealings with politics and administration.  Bach is not just a musician and a composer but also a subject. During his lifetime he grated against people who told him what to do, sometimes with gentle rancour but often while protesting strongly. The 2026 festival programme looks at Bach’s baroque princes. 

Discover the fascinating world of Bach in Thuringia from 27 March to 19 April 2026!

Highlight event

Sun 19.04.

Erfurt - Dom St. Marien | 19:30

V48 | Tenebrae

Abschlusskonzert

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Current Events

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Sun 19.04.

Mühlhausen - Kornmarktkirche | 15:00

V46 | Very Suite

Barockensemble der Thüringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach

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Sun 19.04.

Eisenach - Georgenkirche | 16:00

V47 | Eisenacher Sonntagskonzert

Bachland Thüringen

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Sun 19.04.

Erfurt - Dom St. Marien | 19:30

V48 | Tenebrae

Abschlusskonzert

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Explore the Bachland

Thuringia is Bach’s land: Many generations of the Bach family lived and worked here – and literally wrote music history. Johann Sebastian Bach spent half of his life in Thuringia; numerous historic sites are preserved and worth a visit. 

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    Ten places, three festivals, hundreds of artists – and a streaming platform! Together with our partners from Leipzig and Koethen, we invite you to experience our concerts also online. Bach’s music performed at the historic places of his live, available for you at home.