Main Schedule for the 2026 Saengerfest*
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

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.
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

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!
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

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!
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

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

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


