Organ Music and Organ Building in Germany was UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage In Saxony alone there are approximately 2.500 organs, including over 150 historical instruments. The craftsmanship and musical diversity of the Organs in the Leipzig Region inspires numerous music lovers from home and abroad every year. Famous organ builders like for example Silbermann, Hildebrandt, Kreutzbach and Ladegast left behind wonderful treasures that even Johann Sebastian Bach "recognized and praised as being able and consistent." Many of these instruments have undergone extensive restoration and reconstruction in recent decades. Sound worlds from four centuries and thus a special organ treasure remain.
Organs in the Leipzig Region
Famous organ builders left behind valuable treasures - among others:
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Schmeisser
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Kreutzbach
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Silberman
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Owl
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Trampeli
Organ Concerts in the Leipzig Region
The Leipzig region is known for its impressive organs, including Kreutzbach, Schmeisser, Silbermann and Eule organs. Music lovers can enjoy a variety of musical concert highlights in the Leipzig region. Organ concerts are regularly held in the historic and picturesque churches. The variety of concerts ranges from themed evenings such as “Organ and Red Wine” or “Film Music” to established concert series at the Silbermann-Trampeli organ in the church of St. Kilian in Bad Lausick or at the Renaissance organ in the fortified church in PomßenThe rich tradition of organ music offers unforgettable musical performances.
Upcoming concert highlights
Organ Tour 2026
24 October 2026
Every year on the last Saturday in October, the Organ Tour takes place—a guided bus tour of selected organs in the region. The next date for the organ tour is October 24.10.2026, XNUMX.
When: October 24.10.2026, 9.00 | approx. 17.30:XNUMX a.m. - XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
What: Bus tour with guide and refreshments as well as organ playing
Historic OrgansMore information to follow.
Price: 89 € per person
concert series
The Leipzig region not only hosts individual concerts, but also numerous concert series each year, showcasing the diversity of organ music. Various churches regularly offer themed events and well-established series – for example, in Störmthal, Zschortau, and Pomßen.
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Brochure
“Fascination Organ”
The brochure for all fans of organ treasures from the Leipzig region. With an overview of the special organs, churches and concert highlights.
