Into the Open – Traditional Georgian Vocal Music 2026 in Munich

Welcome to Into the Open 2026 in Munich

On November 5, 2026, the Into the Open concert series returns with the Shavnabada Choir from Georgia to the Allerheiligen Hofkirche inside the Munich Residenz, following sold out concerts at the same venue in summer 2025. The evening brings archaic Georgian vocal music into one of Munich's most striking architectural spaces.

Highlights & Attractions at Into the Open in Munich

• The Shavnabada Choir, one of the best known ensembles for traditional Georgian vocal music
• Centuries old polyphonic singing with up to three independent vocal lines at once
• The distinctive yodeling style known as Krimanchuli as a striking vocal highlight
• Accompaniment on traditional Georgian instruments, some built after historical models
• Guest appearances by singers Liza Bagrationi and Nato Metonidze
• Christian and pre Christian hymns performed alongside contemporary Georgian compositions
• The Allerheiligen Hofkirche itself, a striking historic concert setting inside the Munich Residenz

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The concert begins on Thursday evening at 19:30 and runs for about 80 minutes without an intermission. The Shavnabada Choir presents musical dialects from different regions of Georgia, moving between simple and highly intricate polyphonic pieces. Each piece is introduced with a short explanation of its background, making the evening accessible even for listeners unfamiliar with the Georgian vocal tradition.

Tickets & Admission for Into the Open Munich

Tickets for the November 5, 2026 concert start at 33.00 euros, plus a booking fee and possible shipping costs. Sales run through outlets including Eventim. Since the Allerheiligen Hofkirche has limited seating and the 2025 concerts there sold out, booking early is advisable.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Munich

• The Allerheiligen Hofkirche sits inside the Munich Residenz and is easily reached via the Odeonsplatz U Bahn station
• Doors typically open about an hour before showtime, so arriving early is worthwhile for a good seat
• Early November evenings in Munich are already cold, so a warm jacket for the walk to the church is a good idea
• Accommodation in Munich's old town is within walking distance of the Residenz and convenient for concertgoers
• As this is a seated concert in a church setting, arriving early also helps with choosing a seat