MaerzMusik

March 20 - 29, 2026

MaerzMusik is a music festival that combines the diverse currents within contemporary music into a panorama rich in contrasts with renowned artists from all over the world.

In concerts, performances and sound installations, MaerzMusik presents a diverse selection of works, especially by younger musical artists from all over the world. Workshops, exhibitions, film screenings and discussion series complete the festival program.

MaerzMusik 2026: Highlights

MaerzMusik 2026 will once again be directed by Kamila Metwaly. The festival will open with Klangforum Wien and Georg Friedrich Haas' piece “11,000 Strings” at MaHalla, a former factory hall in Oberschöneweide.

Over the following days, MaerzMusik will present interdisciplinary projects and experiments with sound and space. Meredith Monk, winner of the Berlin Grand Art Prize, will present a concert with Katie Geissinger and Allison Sniffin. The Dedalus Ensemble will make its debut with works by Éliane Radigue and Catherine Lamb. Ellen Fullman will also perform at St. Elisabeth Church with her Long String Instrument together with the JACK Quartet.