When does the kick-off event start?

The event starts on Sunday 04.01.2026 at 16:00 in the St. Martin Parish Church in Neukirchen.

Does entry cost anything?

Entry is free according to the official event announcement.

Where does the event take place?

The location is St. Martin Parish Church, Kirchgasse 8, 94362 Neukirchen in the district of Straubing-Bogen.

Are there parking options and public transport?

There are few parking spaces available near the church. Public transport connections via regional bus lines of the municipality; more information is provided on the town hall page.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

The event takes place inside the church, making it an indoor event.

What does the program include?

A historical lecture with organ accompaniment and a subsequent standing reception are planned.

900 Years Neukirchen 2026 Kick-off

Name: Kick-off Event for the 900th Anniversary
Start: 2026-01-04T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-01-04T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Pfarrkirche St. Martin

Ceremonial Kick-off: Neukirchen Starts its 900 Years of History

The municipality of Neukirchen in the district of Straubing-Bogen opens its anniversary year with a festive kick-off event: A historical lecture with organ accompaniment followed by a standing reception in the parish church of St. Martin sets the first exclamation mark of a special multi-day experience throughout the year.

Sound Meets Chronicle: Organ Music as a Red Thread

Warm organ sounds fill the baroque nave of the parish church of St. Martin and frame the introduction to 900 years of local history. The open-air acoustics remain outside – here, an intimate closeness between stage and audience is created in a sacred atmosphere, similar to that felt only on the side stage of small festivals.

900 Years of 'Niuenchirichen': From First Mention to Present

The roots date back to 1126. From the legally documented settlement grew a vibrant community. Looking back makes the present tangible: lived tradition, community-building rituals, and a strong sense of community.

Experience Community: Standing Reception in the Festival Church

After the lecture and music, a standing reception invites for exchange. Here, neighbors, long-time residents, and newcomers make plans for further highlights of the anniversary year – true festival atmosphere on a village scale.

Organization and Procedure

The municipality of Neukirchen is responsible as the organizer; the parish church of St. Martin provides the dignified setting. Entry is recommended well before the start. Limited parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the church; public transport connections via regional bus lines.

Conclusion

An evening full of history, sound, and encounters: The kick-off for the 900th anniversary combines a thirst for knowledge, musical enjoyment, and village community. Anyone who wants to consciously begin the anniversary year will experience the ideal start here – close, festive, and unvarnished.