Linos Festival 2026

The Linos Festival returns in 2026 for its 7th season, dedicating its five concerts to magnificent chamber music.

The opening concert, Aurea Terra, will feature the sounds of Southeast Asia alongside works by Debussy, Bartók, and a world premiere by Prach Boondiskulchok.
The concert *Unwirklich* traces five centuries of fascination with the unconscious in Surrealism.
“Enlightenment” concludes the festival with Mozart and Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel sharing the stage: two exceptional talents whose experiences could hardly be more different.
In the mornings, Cologne’s youngest chamber music fans can enjoy a musical reading of the fairy tale *Puss in Boots* as part of our popular family concerts.

Classical music up close in a relaxed atmosphere—dancing, laughing, even sleeping—everything is allowed!
The Linos Festival has always been a place for all kinds of musical encounters: familiar works are reimagined, and new works are presented in a familiar setting. We’re very much looking forward to experiencing this season together with you.

Schedule

Fri, Sept. 25, 2026 – 8:00 p.m.: Aurea Terra
Sat, Sept. 26, 2026 – 11:00 a.m.: Puss in Boots (children’s concert)
Sat, Sept. 26, 2026 – 8:00 p.m.: Unwirklich
Sun, Sept. 27, 2026 – 11:00 a.m.: Puss in Boots (children’s concert)
Sun, Sept. 27, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.: The Enlightenment

Artistic Director: Linos Piano Trio | Thai Percussion: Weerakit Suwanphithak | Soprano: Shira Patchornik | Oboe: Emily Ross | Piano: Jacopo Giovannini | Composition: Justina Repečkaite

Supported by: City of Cologne Department of Culture, Kunststiftung NRW