Independent scene/cultural associations

Burghausen can do culture – that is undisputed. The city offers an extremely varied cultural program at the highest level. What is remarkable is the passionate, committed and often voluntary work of the cultural workers.

In addition to the city itself, the independent scene and the numerous Burghausen cultural associations are responsible for the impressively high quantity of Burghausen's cultural programme. Your voluntary commitment enriches the art and culture scene in Burghausen and gives the public highlights in all cultural areas.

The interest group jazz enjoys a worldwide reputation – die IG Jazz. Since 1970, the association has been organizing the International Jazz Week, which is well known far beyond Germany's borders. Legendary jazz musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Jamie Cullum were happy to do the honors in Burghausen and show all their skills in the Salzach city.

In addition to IG Jazz, many other clubs enrich the independent scene in Burghausen: the Wacker Werkkapelle, the Horror Cabaret, the small art cooperative, the Salzach stage, the theater castle, the ducal city, Traditional costume club GTEV Almenrausch Lindach, the Burghauser Chamber Orchestra, the Choir community Burghausen, the Lightning Bird cultural association and the St. Georg band - they all play and make music or give their visitors an insight into centuries long past with festivals and events.

That too theater of youth, the series of events Literature Live, literary festivals and captivating readings as well as the vhs photo group set impressive accents in Burghausen's art and culture scene. The Artist group The Castle, which exhibits in the Liebenweinturm, and the painting group Primavera regularly enchant with their works. The actress, director and author also provide plenty of food for thought, entertainment and laughter Lotta Llaughs with their narrative theatres.

cultural associations such as "Biennale Bavaria International", "Music summer between Inn and Salzach" or "European Weeks Passau" inspire the audience in Burghausen as guest clubs with their series of events and events.

Who that Cafe am Bichlwhich Fischer's or Mathilda heads for, can also experience atmospheric evenings with great concerts here. During the "Jazz am Bichl" series of events, which takes place in front of the café in the summer months, it is rarely possible to find a free seat during the concerts.

For a long time, the academy for acting, Athanor, was also based at the castle in Burghausen. When Burghausen, with its magnificent castle and historic old town, serves as a film backdrop, it goes without saying that the people of Burghausen get involved – as audience members, extras or helpers. Many national and international film productions have been guests at the longest castle in the world.

The city of Burghausen is a reliable, trustworthy partner: It appears as a sponsor, gives grants and supports the artists and clubs by often providing venues and equipment.

If you are interested in art and culture, you will find ideal conditions in Burghausen - completely independent of genre or area of ​​application. A fact that, on the one hand, expands the cultural diversity of Burghausen and, on the other hand, promotes the growth and creativity of the independent scene and cultural associations.