Würzburger Bachtage
Visitors experience a diverse series of concerts and liturgical services centered around the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and related composers. The festival lineup features Bach's Mass in B minor, cantata church services, organ recitals, and chamber music alongside jazz arrangements and choral performances. Families can also attend an interactive children's concert bringing classic fairy tale music to life.
Nov 19 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
The listed sessions range from €15.00 to €25.00; prices are per listed session. A €2.00 service fee and shipping costs where applicable are extra per order.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register for the children’s concert by November 16; places are for children aged 5 to 8, and they sing, clap and move along.
- Members of the Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Gesellschaft receive free admission to the opening event, so bring your membership details.
- Arrive early for the jazz concert, where seating is unreserved, to have a wider choice of seats.
- Check each performance’s listed venue before setting out, as the ten-day festival has events at several Würzburg locations.
- Factor in the €2 service fee per order and shipping costs where applicable when ordering tickets.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission to the November 22 children’s concert for children ages 5–8; registration is required by November 16.
- Bach Society members receive free admission to the November 19 opening event.
- The November 19 opening event marks the festival’s opening night.
- The November 28 Matinée – Rising Stars is a daytime session.
Links & Contact
Run by Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Gesellschaft Würzburg e.V.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I hear at the festival?
The programme ranges from Bach’s Mass in B minor, cantata services and organ music to chamber music, choral performances and jazz arrangements.
Is there a concert for children?
Yes. “The Bremen Town Musicians” is an interactive sing-along concert for children aged 5 to 8; registration is required.
Do I need to book ahead, and does one ticket cover the festival?
Each separately listed session has its own ticket; the festival does not describe a single pass covering all events. Register in advance for the children’s concert.
What can children do during the interactive concert?
Children sing, clap and move as the story of the donkey, dog, cat and rooster unfolds.
Are any sessions free for particular visitors?
The opening event is free for members of the Bach Society, and the children’s concert has free admission with donations welcome.
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