REVIEW MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL MEETS BURGJAZZ 2024

Special Edition: June 19–21, 2026

Three days of jazz at one of Westphalia’s most beautiful moated castles: From June 19–21, 2026, the Münsterland Festival and the BurgJazz series will once again join forces to bring international jazz greats and exciting new discoveries to Vischering Castle. The unique atmosphere of the medieval castle provides the setting for a weekend that combines top-notch music with a delightful day trip—including appealing dining options (see below).

At the same time, the program coincides with two popular regional events: the Münsterland Picnic Days and the Castles and Fortresses Day. This makes the weekend at Vischering Castle a lively gathering place for music and culture enthusiasts in the Münsterland region.

IMPRESSIONS - THAT WAS THE 2026 SPECIAL EDITION

THE PROGRAM

GANNA FEAT. LAURA ROBLES

FR, 19.6 | 7 pm | Two extraordinary artists, two continents and a unique sound: the duo combines jazz, improvisation and Ukrainian folklore.

LUCIANO BIONDINI, KLAUS FALSCHLUNGER FEAT. NITI RANJAN BISWAS

FR, 19.6 | 9 p.m. | A multi-faceted trio that combines soundscapes between jazz, global music, improvisation and poetry in a fascinating way.

Afra Kane is part of the Münsterland Festival meets BurgJazz at Burg Vischering.

XAVI TORRES TRIO

SA, 20.6 | 6 pm | The Italian-Nigerian pianist and singer combines jazz, soul, R&B and electronic textures to create a finely nuanced, cinematic sound of great expressiveness.

Eric Vloeiman presents Pico Bello Extended at the Münsterland Festival meets BurgJazz.

ERIC VLOEIMANS' PICO BELLO EXTENDED

SA, 20.6 | 8 pm | Dutch trumpeter Eric Vloeimans presents a personal and sonically multi-layered project between jazz, chamber music and film-inspired sound aesthetics.

The GORILLA CLUB sets the mood for the youngest audience at the Münsterland Festival meets BurgJazz.

GORILLA CLUB (CHILDREN'S CONCERT)

SO, 21.6 | 11 am | The Cologne children's band meets their young audience at eye level in their songs and on stage - charming, direct and with the energy of a real band.

Painting activity for children with the Illustren Runde.

COLORING ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN

SO, 21.6 | 12-14 h | Let the creative spark ignite with the Illustren Runde painting activity - no previous knowledge required and free for everyone. Pencils and paper will be provided.

Jin Jim play a picnic concert at the Münsterland Festival meets BurgJazz.

JIN JIM (PICNIC CONCERT)

SO, 21.6 | 3 pm | JIN JIM combines the energy of rock with jazz, Latin and electronic sounds with an elegant, almost floating lightness.

AMARO FREITAS

SO, 21.6 | 6 pm | With his powerful presence and unique playing technique, Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas from the slums of Recife has developed into one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz.

EMIL BRANDQVIST TRIO

SO, 21.6 | 8 pm | With Nordic sound aesthetics, fine dynamics and melodic clarity, the trio combines Scandinavian jazz tradition with contemporary expressiveness.

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THE VENUE: VISCHERING CASTLE

As an imposing, medieval monument in an idyllic park-like landscape, Burg Vischering is not only a renowned house of contemporary art, but also an excitingly staged museum of contemporary and cultural history. At the same time, it functions as a portal to the more than 100 castles, palaces and manor houses in its Münsterland neighborhood, as an extracurricular learning venue in the STEM field and as a venue for workshops, readings and concerts - a house of knowledge and culture for all generations and senses.

Accessibility: The event hall is equipped with an inductive hearing system. This means that the indoor concerts are also accessible to people with hearing impairments. Information on accessibility in the area of mobility can be found here.

THE WEEKEND

Outstanding jazz meets a picnic event meets a stately castle—our event weekend was highlighted by two regional events that also took place that weekend:

Münsterland Picnic Days

“Me. You. Us. The Münsterland Celebrates Picnics!”: Under the banner of outdoor culinary delights, the Münsterland Picnic Days, held from June 18 to 21, featured numerous events throughout the region. Locals, visitors, and picnic enthusiasts were invited to celebrate the Münsterland way of life together.

How does a picnic concert work?
Visitors could bring their own picnics and blankets and enjoy the music against a picturesque backdrop. Some comfortable seating was also available, and for a small fee, a reserved seat at a table could be secured. Snacks were available for purchase on site.

Castles and Fortresses Day

Castle and Fortress Day offered the perfect opportunity to discover the region’s historical treasures. On Sunday, June 21, numerous castles and palaces hosted special events for visitors of all ages. In addition to culinary offerings, picnic areas, and guided tours of the buildings and grounds, visitors were treated to a variety of activities.