Festspiele starten am 14. Mai

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With a history that stretches back more than 100 years, the International Handel Festival in Göttingen is considered to be the oldest festival of its kind for early music. Year after year, renowned artists and international audiences flock to Göttingen and southern Lower Saxony to celebrate the work of the composer. Then as now, opera forms the core of the Festival's program. It is complemented by oratorios, gala concerts, chamber concerts and contemporary crossover formats. An academic symposium, the göttingen händel competition for chamber music, and the "Händel 4 Kids" educational initiative round off the program.

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Rolling George rolls again

ghc: Participating Ensembles Announced

The participants in the 9th göttingen händel competition for young early music ensembles in 2026 have now been confirmed. From 13 applications, the jury selected eight ensembles that will compete during the International Handel Festival Göttingen.

ENTICEMENT

The 2026 International Handel Festival Göttingen will take place under the motto ENTICEMENT. Over twelve festival days, from May 14 to 25, during Ascension and Pentecost, the world's oldest festival for early music will entice audiences with 96 events, bringing around 550 artists to the university city on the River Leine.