REVIEW MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL MEETS BURGJAZZ 2024

Special edition from June 19 to 21, 2026

Three days of jazz at one of the most beautiful moated castles in Westphalia: from June 19 to 21, 2026, the Münsterland Festival and the BurgJazz series will once again bring international jazz greats and interesting new discoveries to Vischering Castle. The special ambience of the medieval castle provides the setting for a weekend that combines top-class music and an excursion experience.

The program also coincides with two popular regional events: the Münsterland Picnic Days and the Castles and Palaces Day. This makes the weekend at Burg Vischering a lively meeting place for music and culture enthusiasts in the Münsterland region.

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.

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 acts 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.

THE WEEKEND

Outstanding jazz meets picnic event meets stately castle - our weekend of events is dominated by two regional events that also took place this weekend:

Münsterland Picnic Days

"Me. You. We. The Münsterland celebrates picnics!": In the spirit of outdoor culinary delights, the Münsterland Picnic Days offer numerous events throughout the region from June 18 to 21. Locals, guests and picnic enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the Münsterland lifestyle together.

How does a picnic concert work?
Visitors can bring their own picnic and picnic blankets and enjoy the musical sounds in a picturesque setting. Some comfortable seating is also available and can be reserved for a small fee. Snacks can be purchased on site.

Castles and palaces day

The Castles and Palaces Day offers the ideal opportunity to discover the historical treasures of the region. On Sunday, June 21, numerous castles and palaces invite visitors to take part in special activities for young and old. Visitors can expect culinary delights, picnic facilities and guided tours of the houses and grounds.