Mendelssohn Musikwoche Wengen
From 15 to 22 August 2026, the 22nd Mendelssohn Musikwoche fills Wengen with a week of classical chamber music, played by world-class musicians in venues around the village. The festival marks Felix Mendelssohn's own connection to Wengen, and it all happens a few steps from the hotel.
The event
The Mendelssohn Musikwoche is a week of chamber concerts held in the heart of Wengen, including in the Reformed Church, whose acoustics and quiet setting suit the repertoire. The programme draws leading chamber musicians from across Europe: this year's concerts include the Amaryllis Quartett on 21 August and the Guarneri Trio Prag on 22 August, alongside a full week of performances in between.
The festival takes Mendelssohn's link to Wengen as its starting point, and the setting is part of the appeal. Between concerts, the mountains are on the doorstep, and the music carries the unhurried pace of the village with it.
Around the village
Everything happens within Wengen, so there is no travel to plan. Concerts are an easy walk from the hotel, which sits in the centre of the car-free village next to the railway station. You can spend the afternoon on the trails toward Männlichen or Wengernalp, come back down, and be in your seat for the evening's performance without touching a car.
A week-long festival also rewards staying a few nights rather than one, letting you follow the programme across several concerts.
Practical information
Dates: 15 to 22 August 2026, the 22nd edition
Where: Wengen, with concerts in the village including the Reformed Church
Highlights: Amaryllis Quartett on 21 August; Guarneri Trio Prag on 22 August
Getting there: concerts are within walking distance in the village
Format: a week of classical chamber music
Plan your stay
The village fills during festival week, and staying at Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern Collection Hotel, puts the concerts, the church and the trails a short walk from your room. The hotel is in the centre of car-free Wengen, next to the railway station, so arriving and moving between venues is simple. Book your August stay in good time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mendelssohn Musikwoche?
The Mendelssohn Musikwoche is a week of classical chamber music played by world-class musicians in venues around Wengen, including the Reformed Church, whose acoustics and quiet setting suit the repertoire. The festival takes Felix Mendelssohn's own connection to Wengen as its starting point. The 2026 festival is the 22nd edition.
When does the Musikwoche take place?
The 2026 Musikwoche runs from 15 to 22 August. Concerts continue across the whole week in the village. A week-long festival rewards staying several nights rather than one, so you can follow the programme across multiple concerts.
Who is performing in 2026?
The programme draws leading chamber musicians from across Europe. Confirmed highlights include the Amaryllis Quartett on 21 August and the Guarneri Trio Prag on 22 August. A full week of performances runs in between.
How do I get to the concerts?
Everything happens within Wengen, so there is no travel to plan and no car needed in the car-free village. The concerts, including those in the Reformed Church, are an easy walk from the centre. You can spend the afternoon on the trails toward Männlichen or Wengernalp and still be in your seat for the evening performance.
Why stay at Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn during the festival?
Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn sits in the centre of car-free Wengen, 50 m from the railway station, so the concert venues, the church and the trails are all a short walk from your room. Between concerts you can use Wengen's largest wellness area, and dine at the hotel restaurant or Pasta & More. The village fills during festival week, so book your August stay in good time.