Three days. 16 historic residences. 65 choirs. Over 2,300 participants. More than 5,000 visitors.

From June 19 to 21, 2026, the sounds of choral music filled Thuringia’s historic residences. In castles, castle chapels, and historic halls, people sang together, listened, and experienced culture in a special way. A total of 16 residences hosted a diverse program, and together with over 2,300 participants, they delighted more than 5,100 visitors.

Whether in a festive castle hall, a historic castle chapel, or the impressive Knights’ Hall, the Choral Treasures 2026 series brought the diversity of Thuringia’s royal residences to life in a captivating way, both through sound and experience, and created unforgettable musical encounters.

Together, more than 2,300 singers transformed Thuringia’s historic residences into unique acoustic spaces.

The most beautiful moments in moving pictures

Our recap summarizes three unforgettable days filled with music, encounters, and special moments.

© 2026 Schatzkammer Thüringen | Photo and video material: Tobias Engelhardt, Janine Böhm, Marco Karthe, Thomas Müller, Fanny Rödenbeck, and Kathrin Stern.

Comments on the Choral Treasures

“…They had thought of everything, and we felt very welcome. . The fact that we then got to perform our concert with such a wonderful and friendly choir from the coast was the icing on the cake.”

Frauenchor Taubach

“…we are very happy. Our wonderful concert experience made all the hard work leading up to it seem like nothing. Mr. Häder and his team were wonderful hosts. And the hall carried our voices as if by magic.”

Thank you so much for your wonderful dedication! We really hope that you’ll continue to receive financial support in two years.”

Die Nimmersatten

“…The gospel choir gave a wonderful concert yesterday with the Berlin Choir. We would be delighted if we had the opportunity to participate in the Choral Treasures again next year.”

Gospelchor Apolda

„…my fellow singers from Berlin were, without exception, thrilled with Thuringia;after all, many of them were there for the first time. Some have already started planning their next visits with their families.”

Klangvielfalt Berlin

Highlights from a special weekend

16 residences – 16 unique acoustic spaces

Whether in a magnificent ballroom, a historic castle chapel, an impressive knights’ hall, or a lovingly restored castle room, each residence lent the Choral Treasures its very own character. For one weekend, these historic venues became places of encounter, music, and shared experiences.

A heartfelt thank you

The 2026 Choral Treasures were made possible only through the dedication of many people.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all 65 choirs and their approximately 2,300 singers, the 16 participating residences, the numerous volunteers, and our partners and supporters. We would also like to thank all the visitors who, with their enthusiasm and applause, brought Thuringia’s historic residences to life.

Together, we have shown how music brings people together and transforms historic sites into vibrant spaces for interaction.

We are already looking forward to seeing you again at the next Choral Treasures event.

Together for Choral Music in Thuringia

Choral Treasures 2026 was organized jointly by the Treasure Chamber of Thuringia and the Thuringian Choral Association. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, partners, and supporters who made this special series of events possible.