Music at the University of Greifswald

At the University of Greifswald, the University Choir, the University Symphony Orchestra and the University Big Band provide a vibrant musical programme –you can either just listen or join in yourself. In addition, the Greifswald Bach Week and the international Nordischer Klang festival attract numerous visitors to the town every year and complement the cultural calendar.

Programme and concert dates for the 2026 summer term

We will be delighted to welcome any new musicians! The following dates are scheduled for the 2026 summer term:

Programme University Choir

Sacred Concert (Duke Ellington) with the Big Band and the Rostock University Choir

Rehearsals begin on 15 April (Wednesday) at 6 pm in the Lutherhof.

  • 9 and 10 May: Rehearsal weekend in Binz (with the Rostock University Choir)
  • 30 June: Dies academicus
  • 11 and 12 July: Concerts in Rostock and Greifswald

Programme University Symphony Orchestra

Bach meets Gershwin

Rehearsals begin on 15 April (Wednesday) at 8 pm in the Lutherhof.

  • 25 and 26 April: Rehearsal weekend in Berlin (with Steffen)
  • 6 and 7 June: Concerts: Bach meets Gershwin
  • 30 June: Dies academicus
Choir and Orchestra inside cathedral St. Nikolai
© Kilian Dorner

Choirs

Music lovers come together to sing in the university’s four choirs – the University Choir, the Chamber Choir, the Cathedral Choir, and greifvocal.
Streicher / Elias New Years Concert 2026
© Žan Vidmar Zorc/UG

Orchestras

In addition to the University Symphony Orchestra, which is the only amateur orchestra in the north-east of Germany, the Collegium musicum also belongs to the ensembles at the University of Greifswald.
Eine größere Gruppe Musizierender sitzen mit Blasinstrumenten im Innenhof des Campus Lohmeyerplatz und machen Musik.
© Gina Heitmann/UG

University Big Band

The University Big Band is an enthusiastic jazz orchestra comprising more than 20 dedicated hobby musicians, who are mostly students and lecturers at the university.