When does the anniversary concert start

The concert begins on September 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Volkshaus Jena.

Where is the event taking place

In the Volkshaus Jena at Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15 in 07743 Jena.

How much do the tickets cost

According to the ticket prices of the Jena Philharmonic, the regular advance sale price for choral concerts is 10 Euros.

Is the Volkshaus barrier-free

Yes, the access is barrier-free. There are level entrances, elevators, and disabled toilets.

Are there parking options nearby

Yes, next to the Volkshaus is the paid parking garage of the Goethe Gallery.

Which ensembles are participating

Participating are the Boy's Choir of the Jena Philharmonic, former male voices, the Göttingen Boy's Choir, the Wuppertal Kurrende, the Uetersen choir boys, and the vocal ensemble Octavians.

Boy's Choir of the Jena Philharmonic live in Jena 2026

Name: Anniversary Concert »50 Years Boy's Choir«
Start: 2026-09-12T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-12T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Volkshaus Jena

An evening full of sound, history, and goosebumps: The Boy's Choir celebrates its half-century

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Volkshaus Jena will become the resonance room of a special choral tradition: The Boy's Choir of the Jena Philharmonic celebrates with the anniversary concert »50 Years Boy's Choir« under the motto »Sing Gently« a musical festival that impressively connects the past and present. Current and former voices of the choir, friendly boy's choirs, and the vocal ensemble Octavians, which emerged from the ensemble, will perform on stage. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/jubilaeumskonzert-50-jahre-knabenchor.html))

50 Years of Lived Choral History

The history of this choir begins in 1976 on the initiative of chief conductor Günter Blumhagen and his wife Helga. Today, the community consists of around 70 boys and young men who learn not only technique but also sound culture, discipline, and shared breathing in multi-voice choral singing. For decades, Jürgen Puschbeck and since 2000, Berit Walther have shaped the development of the ensemble with continuity and artistic sensitivity. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/jubilaeumskonzert-50-jahre-knabenchor.html))

A Program Between Tradition and Present

The festival program spans a wide musical arc: Works by Eric Whitacre, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Heinrich Schütz, Robert Schumann, Iván Eröd, Ola Gjeilo, Franz Schubert, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and other composers meet the special sound identity of a boy's choir, which has always been open to new colors and stylistic transitions. It is precisely this mix of historical depth and contemporary radiance that promises a concert experience with great emotional impact. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/jubilaeumskonzert-50-jahre-knabenchor.html))

An Ensemble, Many Generations, One Shared Breath

Particularly attractive is the meeting of generations: former and active male voices of the choir come together as well as the Göttingen Boy's Choir, the Wuppertal Kurrende, the Uetersen choir boys, and the vocal ensemble Octavians. In the live atmosphere, a choral image of rare density emerges, supported by precise orchestration of the voices, clean conducting, and that special audience atmosphere that only great choral events can evoke. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/jubilaeumskonzert-50-jahre-knabenchor.html))

Volkshaus Jena: Central, Barrier-Free, and Well-Connected

The Volkshaus Jena is located at Carl-Zeiß-Platz 15, centrally in the city center. The Jena-Paradies train station and Jena-West train station are each about a ten-minute walk away; for those arriving by car, there is a paid parking garage of the Goethe Gallery directly next door. The access is barrier-free, including level entrance doors, elevators, and disabled toilets. ([volkshaus-jena.de](https://www.volkshaus-jena.de/de/wir_ueber_uns/anfahrt/694234))

Conclusion: A Must-Attend for Choral Fans and Culture Lovers

This anniversary concert is more than a retrospective: it is a celebration of singing together, the matured voice, and an ensemble that has culturally shaped Jena for 50 years. Anyone who wants to experience great choral work, delicate sound colors, and a festive concert in the historic Volkshaus should secure this evening and be there live. ([jenaer-philharmonie.de](https://www.jenaer-philharmonie.de/konzert/jubilaeumskonzert-50-jahre-knabenchor.html))