When does the opening concert begin?

The concert begins on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

In the Max-Littmann Hall of the Regentenbau in Bad Kissingen, Ludwigstraße 2.

How much is a ticket?

The available information indicates ticket prices starting from 24 euros.

What works are on the program?

Works by Prokofiev, Mozart, and Schumann are announced.

Is the venue accessible?

The Kissinger Sommer venues are accessible except for the balconies in the Max-Littmann Hall.

Are there parking facilities?

Yes, there are parking options available near the Regentenbau; there are designated spots for people with the appropriate permits.

Budapest Festival Orchestra ignites Bad Kissingen with radiant symphonies in the Max-Littmann Hall

Name: Opening Concert Budapest Festival Orchestra
Start: 2026-06-12T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-12T23:45:00+02:00
Location: Max-Littmann-Saal

A festive start with world-class sound in the Max-Littmann Hall

The opening concert of the Budapest Festival Orchestra kicks off the Kissinger Sommer 2026 with one of those evenings that build special excitement even before the first note. On Friday, June 12, 2026, a renowned top orchestra will meet one of the acoustically most famous concert halls in Germany in the Max-Littmann Hall of the Regentenbau. The program features Prokofiev, Mozart, and Schumann, conducted by Iván Fischer; the soloist announced is Elisabeth Leonskaja.

A hall for fine nuances

The Max-Littmann Hall is regarded as a stage for great symphonies with transparent sound, precise orchestration, and clear spatial effects. It is precisely the combination of historical ambiance and refined acoustics that makes this concert experience so appealing: string lines are finely delineated, woodwind colors shine, and even soft dynamic gradations carry to the last rows.

Budapest Festival Orchestra: Precision with character

The Budapest Festival Orchestra is one of the internationally sought-after ensembles of the present day. The ensemble was founded by Iván Fischer, with whom it has been present on the great stages of Europe and the world for decades. The orchestra stands for joy in playing, stylistic security, and a stage performance that combines musical discipline with palpable energy. For Bad Kissingen, this means a festival evening at the highest level, where every detail counts.

A program between drama and elegance

Prokofiev, Mozart, and Schumann promise a range from rhythmic sharpness to classical clarity to romantic sonority. In a hall like the Max-Littmann Hall, this program dramaturgy unfolds particularly intensely: contrasts stand out vividly, the arcs of tension linger long in memory, and the audience experiences a live atmosphere that oscillates between concentration and euphoria.

Festival start with radiance

The start of the Kissinger Sommer is traditionally more than just a concert date. It marks the beginning of a festival time in which Bad Kissingen becomes a stage for top music. Those who attend this evening will experience not only great names but also the special audience atmosphere for which international concert venues are famous: attentive, expectant, and carried by the shared joy of listening.

Anyone who wants to experience the opening concert of the Budapest Festival Orchestra live should secure this date early. This evening promises symphonic intensity, rich sound colors, and a festival start with special radiance.