1999
since
~29
Editions
Overview
About
Held in Leipzig since 1904, where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as cantor, the Bachfest takes place across historic venues including St Thomas's Church and St Nicholas's Church, as well as open-air concerts on the market square. The programme centres on works by Bach and his contemporaries, bringing together international performers and including the annual award of the Bach Medal.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Indoor & open air
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there
Location
Thomaskirchhof 15/16, 04109 Leipzig, Deutschland
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Past editions
2026Jun 11–21, 202680+ artists
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