Thuringian Choir Festival: Ten choirs live – rock classics for everyone!

Thuringian Choir Festival: Ten choirs live – rock classics for everyone!

On Sunday, September 24th, 2025, the eagerly awaited Thuringian Choir Festival will take place in the Congress Center Suhl. As the in southern Thuringia reports, this year there will be ten choirs on stage under the motto “Rock Classics”, offering a musical journey through well-known rock hits. The event starts at 4 p.m. and lasts three hours, promising a colorful program for all music lovers.

Particularly noteworthy is the Meininger Theater's opera choir, which will be taking to the stage this year with nine amateur choirs. Singing the song “You have to go over seven bridges” is an emotional highlight of the festival and brings all participants together. The choir festival is being held for the fifth time since its revival in 2017, underlining the enthusiasm and continued popularity of choral music in the region. The initiators and organizers are local newspapers and numerous supporters who are committed to preserving and promoting choral singing.

A part of cultural heritage

The Thuringian Choir Festival is more than just a musical event; it interprets the values ​​of the German Choir Association, which is committed to preserving important examples of choral singing. This organization is based in Feuchtwangen and is primarily dedicated to communicating the traditions of the German-speaking amateur choir system to the general public. According to the Homepage of the German Choir Association The Singers' Museum and Archive in Feuchtwangen is a central place where the cultural heritage of choral singing can be preserved.

The Singers' Museum, which opened in Feuchtwangen in 1989, has a long-standing tradition and is now an important documentation and research center for amateur choirs in the entire German-speaking region. It collects and preserves evidence of choirs that are considered part of the region's cultural heritage. These initiatives are important not only for museumization, but also for the lively broadcast of choir meetings and festivals, such as the upcoming one in Suhl.

The anticipation is growing

Preparations for the Thuringian Choir Festival are in full swing. The organizers are pleased about the active participation of the choirs and the expected great response from the audience. Even if tickets to the festival sell out quickly, the charm of the event and the community of choirs will surely attract many music lovers. For those interested, further information can be found on the official website of the choir festival at thueringer-chorfestival.de.

Such a festival is not only a platform for performances, but also a place for exchange and enjoyment of music. Don't miss this event and experience the magic of choral music in Suhl!