65th National Sängerfest – Hauptkonzert
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 4 P.M.
Lila Cockrell Theatre, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
• San Antonio, Texas •
The Hauptkonzert (Grand Concert) is the premier musical event of the 65th National Saengerfest of the Nord Amerikanischer Sängerbund (NASB). Held in San Antonio, Texas on May 2, 2026 at 4 p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theatre, this concert brings together singers from NASB member choirs across North America to celebrate the rich tradition of German-American choral music.
About the Hauptkonzert
The Hauptkonzert features the combined festival choir, composed of participating singers from NASB Sängerbund choirs. Under the direction of the festival conductors, these singers perform a carefully selected repertoire prepared in advance for the Sängerfest.
This concert represents the culmination of the musical collaboration that defines the Sängerfest tradition, uniting voices from many regions into one powerful chorus.
Program Highlights
The Hauptkonzert program will include:
- A paradeof regional and local choir flags
- Performances by the combined Sängerfest choir
- Traditional German choral literature and folk songs
The concert showcases both the musical excellence and the cultural heritage that have been central to the Sängerbund movement for generations.
Attending the Hauptkonzert
The Hauptkonzert is open to:
- Registered Sängerfest singers and delegates
- Family members and guests
- Members of the public
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for seating and to fully enjoy this special musical celebration. Attendees will be seated on the theater stage, with overflow seating in the back Orchestra level. Seating is wheelchair accessable.
A Signature Event of the Sängerfest
As the central musical gathering of the 65th National Sängerfest, the Hauptkonzert celebrates the unity, fellowship, and shared love of singing that define the Nord Amerikanischer Sängerbund. With voices joined from across the continent, this concert highlights the enduring strength of the German choral tradition in North America.
