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Cultural highlight: Bremen Music Festival with masterpieces by Mozart & Co.
Experience the 36th Bremen Music Festival from August 16th to September 6th, 2025 in Cloppenburg with first-class performances.
Cultural highlight: Bremen Music Festival with masterpieces by Mozart & Co.
In the coming weeks it's all about music in Oldenburg: The 36th Bremen Music Festival starts on August 16th and runs until September 6th. Under the artistic direction of Prof. Thomas Albert, visitors can expect a varied program that will delight music lovers with works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Cherubini and Beethoven. The Cloppenburg district has established this tradition since 2018, which District Administrator Johann Wimberg also emphasized during a press conference in the district hall. He highlights the cultural significance of the festival for the Oldenburger Münsterland.
The first concerts take place in different cities. On August 17th at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of Ss. Cosmas and Damian celebrated the opening night in Barßel with the title “Kosmos Mozart”. Here the ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro under the direction of Maxim Emelyanychev will perform the Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor KV 466 as well as two symphonies by Mozart. A highlight: Emelyanychev himself will also be performing as a pianist.
Program highlights and concert locations
The second concert date is on August 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Andreas Church in Cloppenburg, where the focus will be on the composer Antonio Vivaldi. The countertenor Alois Mühlbacher comes into play here, accompanied by Ensemble Pallidor under the direction of Franz Farnberger. The performance of Vivaldi's psalm setting “Nisi Dominus” as well as selected arias is planned.
The festival will be rounded off with a concert on September 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Vitus Church in Löningen. This evening, the Orchester des Champs-Elysées, conducted by Philippe Herreweghe, will present works by Beethoven and Cherubini, which focus on the Napoleonic era. This makes the music festival in Oldenburg a special kind of musical journey of discovery.
Ticket prices and information
Those interested can purchase tickets from the ticket service in the Glocke or via the web shop. For children and young people up to 18 years of age, tickets only cost 6 euros per event. Last minute tickets for up to 30 year olds are available from 30 minutes before the concert starts for just 12 euros. So nothing stands in the way of musical enjoyment!
If you want to experience something different during this time, this is it Pennsylvania Music Festival placed close to heart. There is an extensive program on offer that requires both physical activity and cultural performances - for example, you should expect to take around 10,000 steps to fully enjoy the festival grounds.
When visiting the music festival in Pennsylvania, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring enough water as August days can be quite hot there. Practical: Numerous sanitary facilities are spread across the site, so you can take a short break at any time. A newly launched area, SoberPlatz, even offers an alcohol-free retreat for those seeking a break from the crowds while focusing on wellness activities and recovery support. Everyone is welcome to stop by.