Main Schedule for the 2026 Saengerfest*
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. – Meet in front of the Beethoven Kuenst Haus; tour will be approximately one mile of walking.
Thursday April 30th, 2026
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Buses from 3 to 10 PM
Dinner served until 7:30 PM
Cash bar until 10 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. Cash bar open until 10 PM. See the registration page for details. Bus transportation will be available to/from the Menger Hotel from 3 PM to 10 PM. Pick-up at the Menger is on E. Crockett St. by Valet.
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 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Saturday May 2nd, 2026
9 AM
NASB Foundation Meeting
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Mayor Cockrell Room 004
Saturday May 2nd, 2026
3 PM Doors Open
3:30 PM Singers seated
4 PM Concert Begins
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. Black shoes and nude or black socks. Men: long-sleeve white shirt with black bowtie and black trousers. Black shoes and socks.
This event is open to the public and free for audience members!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
10 AM Call time
10:30 AM Performance
Sonntagslieder at The Alamo
Here is your chance to sing at the historic Alamo! Join us at the new outdoor stage in front of The Alamo, where we will sing songs prepared by our Southern District Director. This event is free and open to the public!
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
11 AM to 3 PM
Buses from 10:30 AM to 3 PM
Lunch served 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Cash bar open until 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.