Bach Festival Leipzig 2027: Opening and Closing Weekend
Every June, the city of Leipzig honors its renowned Thomaskantor, Johann Sebastian Bach, with the Bach Festival. In doing so, it continues a tradition of celebrating Bach’s legacy that was established by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
In 2027, the Bach Festival will have the special theme “Passion,” marking the 300th anniversary of the premiere of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Experience all facets of the Bach Festival with our exclusive travel packages.
Included services:
In 2027, the Bach Festival will have the special theme “Passion,” marking the 300th anniversary of the premiere of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. Experience all facets of the Bach Festival with our exclusive travel packages.
Included services:
- 3 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, from June 10–13, 2027, or June 18–21, 2027, at the Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig, Radisson Blu Hotel Leipzig, or Hotel Capri by Fraser
- Ticket (Price Group III) for theBach Festival opening concert or the closing concert at St. Thomas Church
- Guided 1.5-hour city walking tour “Around Bach”
- Day trip to the Leipzig Neuseenland with an organ recital at the Kreuzkirche in Störmthal
- One-time admission to the Bach Museum
- 1 tourist map per booking
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- Starting at €619.00 per person in a double room
Single room supplement starting at €165.00
Extended stays and additional concerts can be booked upon request.
The package is bookable for groups of 1 or more people and only during the specified period. All services are provided in German.
This package is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility. We’d be happy to provide you with more information.
German citizens must present valid identification documents. All other travelers should note the respective passport and visa requirements. Your embassy will be happy to provide you with further information.
You can find the cancellation policy in our terms and conditions. We recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance. Persons
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Services
- Included in the trip price:
- 3 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, from June 10–13, 2027, or June 18–21, 2027, at the Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig, the Radisson Blu Hotel Leipzig, or the Hotel Capri by Fraser
- Ticket (Price Group III) for the Bach Festival opening concert on June 10, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. or the closing concert on June 20, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Church
- A 1.5-hour guided city walking tour, “Around Bach,” on June 11 or June 20, 2027, starting at 9:30 a.m. on each date
- Day trip to the Neuseenland region, including a city tour, lunch at the “Wildwasser-Terrasse” restaurant in Markkleeberg, and a performance on the Zacharias Hildebrandt organ at the Kreuzkirche in Störmthal on June 12 or June 19, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- One-time admission to the Bach Museum on a day of your choice during your stay
- Exclusive right of first refusal for additional concerts as part of the Bach Festival program
- 1 tourist map per booking
Itinerary
- Concert Program:
Thursday, June 10, 2027 – 5:00 p.m.: Opening Concert / THOMASKIRCHE
J. S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in E-flat minor, BWV 548 · “Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen,” BWV 12 · W. A. Mozart: Mass in C minor, KV 427, fragment completed by F. Beyer
Thomas Organist Johannes Lang, Samantha Gaul (soprano), Sarah Romberger (soprano), Matthias Stier (tenor), Andreas Wolf (bass), Leipzig St. Thomas Boys’ Choir, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Conductor: Thomas Cantor Andreas Reize
Sunday, June 20, 2027 – 6:00 p.m.: Closing Concert / THOMASKIRCHE
J. S. Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232.4
Samantha Cobb (soprano), Sarah Denbee (mezzo-soprano), Alexander Chance (alto), Jonathan Hanley (tenor), Alex Ashworth (bass), Florian Störtz (bass), The Constellation Choir & Orchestra, Conductor: Sir John Eliot Gardiner Contact person
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