# International youth band meeting in Donaueschingen

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-youth-band-meeting-in-donaueschingen
> Updated: 2026-09-07T10:46:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Donaueschingen is set to host the 10th International Youth Band Meeting (IJKT) from May 6 to 9, 2027. The event is expected to host approximately 2,000 young musicians from various countries for a four-day festival featuring competitions, workshops, and both indoor and open-air concerts.

Susanne Bader, education officer for the BDB-Bläserjugend, characterized the meeting as a “unique blend of musical quality and international exchange.” Anniversary highlights include plaza concerts in the city center and a large-scale flashmob involving all participating orchestras. The city was chosen due to its musical tradition and the facilities at the Donauhallen concert halls.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Donaueschingen to host 10th International Youth Band Meeting in 2027

Donaueschingen will host the 10th International Youth Band Meeting in May 2027, gathering 2,000 young musicians for a festival of competitions, workshops, and international cultural exchange.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donaueschingen-to-host-10th-international-youth-band-meeting-in-2027

### 2026-08-21: Trier to host national school music festival in 2027

Trier will host the ‘Schulen musizieren’ national school music festival in June 2027, featuring over 1,000 student musicians from across Germany.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trier-to-host-national-school-music-festival-in-2027

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