Organ music and organ craftsmanship in Germany has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. In Saxony alone, there are approximately 2,500 organs, including more than 150 historical instruments. The artisanal and musical diversity of the organs in the Leipzig region delights numerous music enthusiasts from Germany and abroad every year. Famous organ builders, such as Silbermann, Hildebrandt, Kreutzbach, and Ladegast, left behind wonderful treasures that even Johann Sebastian Bach "recognized and praised as excellent and enduring." Many of these instruments have undergone extensive restorations and reconstructions in recent decades. In this way, the sound worlds of four centuries and thus a unique organ heritage have been preserved.
The Leipzig region is known for its impressive organs, including Kreutzbach, Schmeisser, Silbermann and Eule organs. Music lovers can enjoy a wide range of musical concert highlights in the Leipzig region. Organ concerts are held regularly 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 on the Silbermann-Trampeli organ in St. Kilian Church in Bad Lausick or on the Renaissance organ in the fortified church in Pomßen. The rich tradition of organ music offers unforgettable musical performances.
Every year on the last Saturday in October, the organ tour takes place – a guided bus tour to selected organs in the region. The next date for the organ tour is 10/24/2026.
When: 10/24/2026 | approx. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
What: Bus tour with guide and catering as well as organ performances
Organs: Information to follow
Price: €89 p.p.
In the Leipzig region, not only individual concerts take place, but also numerous concert series every year that showcase the diversity of organ music. Various churches regularly host themed events and well-established series – for example in Störmthal, Zschortau or Pomßen.
The brochure for all fans of organ treasures from the Leipzig region. With an overview of the special organs, churches and concert highlights.
