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65. National Sängerfest • April 30th – May 3rd, 2026 • San Antonio, Texas

Main Schedule for the 2026 Saengerfest*

Thursday April 30th
Friday May 1st
Saturday May 2nd
Sunday May 3rd

Thursday April 30th, 2026
Noon – 5 PM

Registration Pick-Up Opens

Registration pick-up will be open in the Lobby of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Thursday from Noon to 5 PM and on Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM CST.

Thursday April 30th, 2026
Noon – 5 PM

Souvenirs on sale

Next to registration pick-up table at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Thursday April 30th, 2026
4 PM – 5 PM
Buses from 3PM

NASB Vorstand Meetings and Delegates’ Assembly

Held at Beethoven Halle
Details TBD.
Buses from the Menger Hotel will be available starting at 3 PM

Thursday April 30th, 2026
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

King William District Walking Tour

Arrive early at the Dämmerschoppen and join a complimentary walking tour of the historic King William District by local historians. – details to come.

Thursday April 30th, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Buses from 3 to 9 PM

Beethoven Maennerchor Logo

Dämmerschoppen (Evening Welcome Dinner)

Come to the Beethoven Halle und Garten in the Historic King William District for dinner, drinks, and music from the Beethoven Haus band. Tickets for admission and food must be purchased in advance. See the registration page for details. Bus transportation will be available to/from the Menger Hotel from 5 PM to 9 PM.

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Friday May 1st, 2026
10 AM – 1 PM

Registration Pick-Up

Registration pick-up will be open in the Lobby of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Thursday from Noon to 5 PM and on Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM CST.

Friday May 1st, 2026
10 AM – 1 PM

Souvenirs on sale

Next to the registration pick-up table at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Friday May 1st, 2026
10 AM – 1 PM

District Rehearsals

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Rooms 4 & 5. Check your district schedule (TBD) for more details.

Friday May 1st, 2026
3 PM Doors Open
3:30 PM Singers seated
4 PM Concert Begins

Blue and Red Saengerfest Logo

Empfangskonzert (Welcome Concert)

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theatre

Friday May 1st, 2026
6:30 PM

Sängerfest Banquet and Dance

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Bridge Hall. Performer to be announced!

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Saturday May 2nd, 2026
9 AM

NASB Foundation Meeting

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Room 4

Saturday May 2nd, 2026
10 AM – Noon

Massed Rehearsal National Chorus

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theatre

Saturday May 2nd, 2026
Following Massed Rehearsal

Parade of Flags Rehearsal

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theatre

Saturday May 2nd, 2026
4 PM – 6 PM
3:30 PM Singers seated
NASB Choir Picture to be taken

Blue and Red Saengerfest Logo

Hauptkonzert (Main Concert)

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theatre

Singer’s Concert Uniform: Women: long-sleeve white blouse and long black skirt or trousers. Men: long-sleeve white shirt with a black bow tie and black trousers.

Saturday May 2nd, 2026
Immediately following Hauptkonzert

Post-Concert Social

Location to be announced!

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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Morning

Church Services

Varies, see the list of nearby churches. There will be a special performance by the NASB Southern District choir, San Antonio Liederkranz, at the St. Joseph’s mass at 11 AM.

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
9:30 AM Call time
10 AM Performance

Image of the Alamo

Performance at The Alamo*

Here is your chance to sing at the historic Alamo! Join us at the new stage in front of The Alamo, where we will sing songs prepared by our Southern District Director. *Details subject to change

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
11 AM to 3 PM
Buses from 10:30 AM to 3 PM

Beethoven Mannerchor logo

Frühschoppen (Farewell Brunch)

Come to the Beethoven Halle und Garten in the historic King William District for a picknik brunch, drinks, and music from the Beethoven Haus band. Tickets for admission and food must be purchased in advance. See the registration page for details. Bus transportation will be available to/from the Menger Hotel from 10:30 AM to 3 PM.

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*Schedule and program details are subject to change. Please check back on this page as we approach the event weekend for the latest updates.


NASB Southern

The Nord-Amerikanischer Saengerbund Southern District is a group of German Choirs in Texas and Louisiana who participate in the NASB National Saengerfests.

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