Jana George

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!

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Sat. 29.11.

Weimar - Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul | 17:00

MARIA'S JOURNEY

BACH >> FORWARD

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Sat. 29.11.

Weimar - Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul | 17:00

MARIA'S JOURNEY

BACH >> FORWARD

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Fri. 09.01.

Erfurt - Franz Mehlhose | 20:00

BACH ELECTRIFIES

BACH >> FORWARD

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Fri. 27.02.

Erfurt - Kontor | 17:00

ECHO FROM THE FUTURE [1]

BACH >> FORWARD

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Fri. 27.02.

Erfurt - Kontor | 20:00

ECHO FROM THE FUTURE [2]

BACH >> FORWARD

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Sat. 21.03.

Arnstadt - Rathaussaal | 15:00

Junge Künstler

Bachland Thüringen

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Sat. 21.03.

Arnstadt - Bachkirche | 17:00

V1 | Junges Stuttgarter Bach-Ensemble

Concert to the 341. Bach Birthday

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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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    Discover BACH FROM HOME / AT HOME

    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.

    BACH FROM HOME / AT HOME