Bachfest Leipzig inspires 75,000 visitors with virtual transformation!

Bachfest Leipzig inspires 75,000 visitors with virtual transformation!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The Bachfest in Leipzig was a complete success and counted around 75,000 visitors from 53 nations. From June 12 to 22, 2025, the festival took place under the motto "Transformation", which was to shed light on the numerous changes in the work and life of the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. This joy of innovation was expressed in around 200 events, which ranged from traditional church music to experimental formats. Instrentant [Michael Maul] (https://www.noz.de/deutschland-welt/panorama/artikel/bachfest-in-leipzig-zaehlt-rund-75-000-buSucher- 48885872) was extremely positive about the success of the concept.

One of the highlights of this year's program was an augmented reality concert, in which Bach was present as an avatar. This innovative performance attracted numerous interested parties on June 13th. The traditional formats were not neglected either. The opening concert was designed by the famous Thoman choir and the Gewandhaus Orchestra in the Thomaskirche, where the final performance of the fair was also carried out in H minor.

a diverse program

The festival offered something for everyone. The over 3,500 participants included around 38 choirs, almost 1,800 singers and 34 orchestras. Visitors had the opportunity to experience music in both the churches and on Leipzig waterways and even on the tram. For example, the Singspiel "Bach's Faust" was listed in Auerbach's basement to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the famous restaurant.

The sphere of the festival extended across the entire cityscape, with topics such as transience and eternal life being experienced in Bach's cantatas. Among the contributors were well -known artists such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner and Diego Fasolis, who presented top -class performances in the Thomas Church and Nikolaikirche. The diverse concert formats ranged from the thematic open-air services on the market to the free open-air concerts on the opening weekend on the so-called Bach-Stage.

special features and varied actions

café owners and street weaving in Leipzig also benefited from the great demand during the festival. In addition to the musical events, the participants were able to look forward to numerous thematic guided tours that illuminated the city history and Bach's influence on culture. For children and families there was even specially tailored programs with “Bach for us”.

Overall, the Bachfest 2025 not only celebrated a musical festival, but also showed how deeply rooted Bach is in the culture and life of the city of Leipzig, which was impressively underlined by the great response and positive feedback from the visitors.