Internationales Bachfest Schaffhausen - Switzerland
The International Bach Festival Schaffhausen is one of Switzerland‘s leading classical music festivals. Its 31st edition will take place from May 13 – 17, 2026.
Along with the world-famous Rhine Falls, the Bach Festival is one of Schaffhausen's touristic and cultural treasures. Founded in 1946, the festival offers unforgettable experiences to music lovers from all over the world.
Each festival programme features uniquely devised concerts, enabling manifold connections between different composers, eras and musical styles. With world premieres and groundbreaking projects, the festival continuously sets new standards.
Each festival programme features uniquely devised concerts, enabling manifold connections between different composers, eras and musical styles. With world premieres and groundbreaking projects, the festival continuously sets new standards.
To accompany the concerts, the festival offers many additional events such as guided tours devoted to the Baroque era, special exhibitions at Schaffhausen's museums and river cruises on the Rhine. Alongside the cultural attractions, lovers of fine dining and Swiss wines will find some of Switzerland's best producers and hosts nearby.
Internationales Bachfest Schaffhausen
Herrenacker 23, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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