Events: Festival, Festivities in Murten/Morat

Enjoy the open-air program in a historical scenery in the moat of Murten.

The Murten Classics summer festival is an open-air festival dedicated to classical music.

The Symphonic Brass Quintet takes the audience on a melodious journey through time, from the Renaissance to the world of musicals and jazz.

The Murten Classics castle courtyard concerts are the heart of the festival: in the historic castle courtyard, against an impressive backdrop and with a view over Lake Murten, the sunset meets music

The Murten Classics castle courtyard concerts are the heart of the festival: in the historic castle courtyard, against an impressive backdrop and with a view over Lake Murten, the sunset meets music

In this captivating solo evening, Lisa Rieder (violin) demonstrates how boundlessly free music can be: Bach's clear, luminous mastery meets the vibrant passion of Astor Piazzolla's tango études.

The Murten Classics castle courtyard concerts are the heart of the festival: in the historic castle courtyard, against an impressive backdrop and with a view over Lake Murten, the sunset meets music

The Murten Classics castle courtyard concerts are the heart of the festival: in the historic castle courtyard, against an impressive backdrop and with a view over Lake Murten, the sunset meets music

Chamber music is the concert genre that showcases the artistic concept and theme of the festival with particular creative power.

With La Banda Storica, you will embark on a musical journey through time to the heart of the Classical and early Romantic periods – brilliant, surprisingly intimate and full of energy.

The soloist competition will take place for the 12th time in 2026. This year, young violinists will compete for one of three coveted places in the public prize winners' concert with orchestra.

With their programme CELEBRATION, brothers Dominik and Florian Wagner celebrate the return of live show magic. Finally celebrating again – but what exactly?

The Murten Classics castle courtyard concerts are the heart of the festival: in the historic castle courtyard, against an impressive backdrop and with a view over Lake Murten, the sunset meets music

Music that transcends boundaries: this unique concert project focuses on Mozart's Requiem, performed by the Capriccio Baroque Orchestra, soloists Sophie Marielley, Charles Sudan, Jonathan Spicher

The Murten Classics castle courtyard concerts are the heart of the festival: in the historic castle courtyard, against an impressive backdrop and with a view over Lake Murten, the sunset meets music

Once upon a time... A wooden boy comes to life: Pinocchio tells a story of curiosity, courage and the desire to find one's own way.

A chamber concert like a musical journey through time: the Scirocco Ensemble brings the sound world of the Renaissance and early Baroque to life – colourful, virtuosic and full of expression.