Bachfest Leipzig 2027: Jesus Cantatas in 16 concerts
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:
For 2027, we have the following Bach Festival packages available:
– Opening Weekend
– Closing Weekend
– Jesus Cantatas
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:
- 9 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, from June 10–19, 2027, at the Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig, Radisson Blu Hotel Leipzig, or Hotel Capriy by Fraser
- Ticket package (Price Category II) for the “Jesus Cantatas 1–16” concerts from June 10–18, 2027 (16 concerts)
- Dinner at the Zum Coffe Baum restaurant
- One-time admission to the Bach Museum
- 1 tourist city map per booking
For 2027, we have the following Bach Festival packages available:
– Opening Weekend
– Closing Weekend
– Jesus Cantatas
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- Starting at €1,399.00 per person in a double room
Single room supplement starting at €480.00
Extended stays and additional concerts can be booked upon request.
The package is bookable for one or more people 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.
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- Included in the tour price:
- 9 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, from June 10–19, 2027, at the Seaside Park Hotel Leipzig, the Radisson Blu Hotel Leipzig, or the Hotel Capri by Fraser
- Dinner (3-course meal, drinks not included) at the Zum Coffe Baum restaurant on June 15, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.
- Ticket package (Price Category II) for the “Jesus Cantatas 1–16” concerts from June 10–18, 2027 (16 concerts)
- 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
- 1) June 11, 27, 11:30 a.m. — Jesus Cantatas 1: J. S. Bach: “O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht,” BWV 118.1 · “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis,” BWV 21.3
2) June 12, 2027, 12:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 2: J. S. Bach: Praise Be to You, Jesus Christ, BWV 91 · For This the Son of God Has Come, BWV 40
3) June 12, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 3: J. S. Bach: You, True God and Son of David, BWV 23.3 · They Will Excommunicate You, BWV 44
4) June 13, 2027, 1:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 4: J. S. Bach: “Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ,” BWV 67 · “Jesu, der du meine Seele,” BWV 78
5) June 14, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – Jesus Cantatas 5: J. S. Bach: “Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats,” BWV 42 · Mass in G minor, BWV 235
6) June 14, 2027, 2:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 6: J. S. Bach: “Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen,” BWV 49 · “Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen,” BWV 32
7) June 14, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 7: J. S. Bach: “It Has Been Told You, O Man, What Is Good,” BWV 45 · “Everything Awaits You,” BWV 187
8) June 14, 2027, 8:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 8: J. S. Bach: “Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn,” BWV 152 · “Es ist euch gut, dass ich hingehe,” BWV 108 · “Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen,” BWV 11
9) June 15, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – Jesus Cantatas 9: J. S. Bach: “Behold, We Are Going Up to Jerusalem,” BWV 159 · “Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death,” BWV 4.2
10) June 15, 2027, 2:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 10: J. S. Bach: “Take What Is Yours and Go,” BWV 144 · “I Will Not Let Go of My Jesus,” BWV 124
11) June 16, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – Jesus Cantatas 11: J. S. Bach: “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort,” BWV 60 · “Christus, der ist mein Leben,” BWV 95
12) June 16, 2027, 2:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 12: J. S. Bach: Everything According to God’s Will, BWV 72 · To You Alone, Lord Jesus Christ, BWV 33
13) June 17, 2027, 11:30 a.m. – Jesus Cantatas 13: J. S. Bach: “Jesus Sleeps, What Shall I Hope For?”, BWV 81 · “King of Heaven, Be Welcome”, BWV 182
14) June 17, 2027, 2:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 14: J. S. Bach: “Now Come, Savior of the Gentiles,” BWV 61 · “Christ Our Lord Came to the Jordan,” BWV 7
15) June 18, 2027, 2:00 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 15: J. S. Bach: Lord Jesus Christ, True Man and God, BWV 127 · You Will Weep and Wail, BWV 103
16) June 18, 27, 10:30 p.m. – Jesus Cantatas 16: J. S. Bach: Behold, I Will Send Out Many Fishermen, BWV 88 · Sweet Comfort, My Jesus Is Coming, BWV 151 · You Who Call Yourselves Christians, BWV 164 · Until Now You Have Asked Nothing in My Name, BWV 87 Contact person
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