When does Germany sing and sound in Bielefeld?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Where will the concert take place?

The venue is the Süsterkirche (ev.-ref.) at Güsenstraße 22, 33602 Bielefeld.

Who is shaping the musical event?

The brass ensemble Hymnus Brass shapes the music under the direction of Sonja Ramsbrock. Texts are read by Bertold Becker.

What music will be played?

Planned are chorales, folk songs, and evergreens along with instrumental inserts featuring brass accompaniment.

Can visitors sing along?

Yes. The format is explicitly designed as a musical participatory action with communal singing.

When does the soundcheck for participating brass players begin?

The soundcheck for brass players begins at 6:30 PM. Pre-registration is not required.

When Bielefeld sings together, the Süsterkirche becomes the sound of peace

Name: Germany sings and sounds!
Start: 2026-10-03T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-03T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Süsterkirche (ev.-ref.)

Peace music that connects Bielefeld

On the Day of German Unity, the Süsterkirche in Bielefeld will become a sound space for a special communal experience: Germany sings and sounds! invites you to peace music for listening and singing along on October 3, 2026. The concert connects instrumental passages with communal singing and makes a musical statement for freedom, unity, hope, and solidarity.

Brass sound meets communal singing

The brass ensemble Hymnus Brass will shape the evening under the musical direction of Sonja Ramsbrock. The program includes chorales, folk songs, and evergreen hits that will resonate alongside instrumental inserts. The orchestration of the brass players gives the familiar melodies a powerful, festive sound, while the audience's voices fill the church space with additional warmth.

Musical unity in the Süsterkirche

The event is part of the nationwide initiative October 3 – Germany sings and sounds. People of different generations and cultures come together to experience music as a unifying language. Short texts by Bertold Becker complement the concert program and guide the evening, where live atmosphere, acoustic space sound, and communal singing intertwine.

Participation is expressly encouraged

Those who play an instrument can come for a soundcheck at 6:30 PM. An instrument and a music stand are enough; the sheet music is provided. Pre-registration is not required. Visitors who enjoy singing are also invited to participate in the multi-voiced peace action.

A concert experience with purpose

Germany sings and sounds! represents a stage performance where not only musicians are in the spotlight, but the entire community. The conducting, precise brass arrangement, and changing moments between listening and singing along create an immediate audience atmosphere with a festive character.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect a touching concert on October 3, 2026, featuring Hymnus Brass, communal singing, and musical impulses for peace and solidarity. Anyone who wants to not only hear music but also create it together will experience a special evening in the Süsterkirche in the heart of Bielefeld.