Bachfest Leipzig fills Leipzig, Germany each June, honoring Johann Sebastian Bach and the city where he served as Thomaskantor at Thomaskirche. Hear the Thomanerchor, leading period ensembles, and the Gewandhausorchester in venues like Nikolaikirche and the Gewandhaus. Programs spotlight soaring cantatas, electrifying Passions, organ recitals, and a tradition of culminating with Bach’s Mass in B minor—a pilgrimage for anyone who wants Bach’s music heard where it was born.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, June 11–Sunday, June 21, 2026. Official festival page.
• Concert dates and start times vary by program and venue; confirm via the official complete programme. Programme & booking list.
LOCATION
• Leipzig, Germany (multiple venues across the city). Open in Google Maps.
• St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche): Thomaskirchhof, 04109 Leipzig, Germany. Open in Google Maps · Venue info (official).
• St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche): Nikolaikirchhof, 04109 Leipzig, Germany. Open in Google Maps · Venue info (official).
• Gewandhaus (e.g., Mendelssohn Hall): Augustusplatz 8, 04109 Leipzig, Germany. Open in Google Maps · Venue info (official).
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Ticket sales for the 2026 festival start on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (per the organizer). Tickets (official).
• Tickets can be booked online from the official programme list (each event links to booking). Official booking list.
• Ticket conditions (including advance-sales details and provisions) are published by the organizer. Ticket information.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The festival takes place across multiple venues; confirm the venue address and access details on the official listing for the event you plan to attend. Official programme.
• Accessibility varies by venue; some venues are listed as accessible to wheelchair users on their official venue pages. Thomaskirche · Gewandhaus.
• The organizer publishes visitor information (transport, access, and accommodation pointers) on its “Your visit” pages. Access information (official).