Big music show in Freyung: Bavarian sounds conquer the forest!

Big music show in Freyung: Bavarian sounds conquer the forest!

In Freyung, in the heart of the Bavarian Forest, everything will revolve around music in 2026. The upcoming state exhibition, organized by the House of Bavarian History organized in Augsburg is entitled “Music in Bavaria” and will take place from April 25th to November 8th, 2026. This social highlight is held in the venerable “TonYversum”, a listed building in downtown Freyung.

The exhibition will appeal to all generations and offers a comprehensive panorama of Bavarian musical culture. From traditional folk music to rock and punk to classical music and musical cabaret – the variety is huge. Visitors can look forward to a musical journey through time that presents both well-known and lesser-known sounds. Interactive elements such as trying out instruments, conducting and practicing dance steps ensure that the experience comes to life. Daily live concerts in and around Freyung also promise a colorful musical hustle and bustle.

A place full of sound

As Mayor Olaf Heinrich emphasizes: “Music has a high priority in our region.” This is particularly noticeable through the Bavarian Folk Music Academy, which has been based in Freyung since 2019, and which maintains and promotes the musical heritage. The state exhibition will also open with a film in the multiplex in the Stadtplatzcenter, followed by a sound bridge to the stage show “Music in Bavaria with all the senses”.

Another highlight of the exhibition is the opportunity for visitors to test their musical skills and experience live which instruments enrich the Bavarian music spectrum. The “TonYversum” was originally planned to open in 2027, but the state show will present a wide range of musical offerings in advance, including music events in churches, on stages and even in nature.

Current music treasures and festivals

Before the state exhibition begins, music lovers can look forward to the seventh Singer Pur Days, which will take place in Freyung from August 8th to 10th, 2025. The motto “p3 – uplifting worlds of sound” promises to be an atmospheric event that also deals with important composers such as Perotin, Palestrina and Arvo Pärt. Accompanying the festivals, various day academies are offered that provide insights into Bavarian music history.

The offer is open to all those who would like to find out more about the background of music history Society for Bavarian Music History exciting perspectives. The main focuses include the development of Bavaria's opera and music traditions, which date back to the 18th century. On the occasion of the anniversaries of these important musical personalities, a lively exchange and a lively culture of discussion emerge.

Freyung can look forward to a year full of musical highlights and cultural diversity. The tension is rising, and with the approaching start of the state exhibition “Music in Bavaria” it is clear that something big is coming to the region. Let’s get to it!