Fancy good music and summer?



The Umsonst & Draußen Festival is a place where people meet, celebrate together, and have a great time. This festival offers a unique atmosphere where music, art, and culture come together.

The "Umsonst & Draussen e.V." is a registered non-profit association that has existed since 1994.



The Africa Festival Würzburg was founded in 1989 by Afro Projekt e.V.. It is one of the largest African cultural festivals in Europe. The aim of the festival is to promote African music and culture. It was created as part of a project aimed at promoting cultural exchange between Germany and Africa through music and cultural events.

Since its foundation, the Africa Festival Würzburg has attracted a large number of visitors every year. The cultural diversity of the African continent is presented .



Music and performances

At the centre of the Africa Festival are the music performances, which cover various musical genres, including traditional African music, Afrobeat, reggae and modern fusion. World-famous African musicians such as Youssou N'Dour, Angélique Kidjo and Burna Boy perform regularly and showcase the diversity and richness of African music. During the festival, concerts take place simultaneously on several stages, from small, intimate concerts to large open-air performances.



• Mozartfest was founded in 1921 in honour of the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As one of the oldest classical music festivals in Germany, it takes place every summer in the historic city Würzburg.
• Every summer, the Mozart Festival brings renowned ensembles to the stages of Würzburg and once again turns the city into a top address for music enthusiasts. Orchestras, ensembles and soloists of international renown present 85 wonderful concerts in the baroque splendour of the Würzburg Residenz, in church halls, palace and monastery gardens as well as in places with a moving city history.



• In the Wenzelsaal of Würzburg City Hall

• Lord Mayor Christian Schuchardt launched the mini-concert series last year. In this concert, the musicians will perform classical works by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Sammartini, with a special presentation of works by Beethoven and contemporary composer Roger Boutry (1932-2019) to build a musical bridge across time and space. Quadro Commodo is an international wind quintet made up of young talents from the Würzburg University of Music Matvei Iakovlev, Ang Lu, Felix Gröger and their teacher Johannes Engels.



Ang Lu was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the National Taipei University of the Arts, where he was taught oboe by Prof Wan-Chen Hsieh. After completing his bachelor's degree, he continued his studies at the University of Music Würzburg, where he is now completing his master's degree in music, specialising in oboe, with Prof. Domenico Orlando.

He is also developing his skills in baroque oboe under the guidance of Professor Clara Blessing. Ang Lu has developed his talent through participation in various masterclasses and lessons, both in Taiwan and in Germany. Renowned teachers have included Prof Ralph van Daal, Prof Stefan Schilli and Prof Juri Vallentin.

Ang Lu has showcased his musical skills in major performances on the international stage. As a member of the Asian Youth Orchestra 2019 and 2022, he performed concerts in Italy, Germany, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. As a soloist, he performed with the Ching-Jsuei Symphonic Band in Taipei in 2020, where he interpreted the oboe concerto ‘El Bosque Mágico’ by Ferrer Ferran. He also presented his own oboe concerto in 2020, which received great acclaim











The Würzburg Harbour Summer was launched by the city of Würzburg in 2007. The aim of the festival is to utilise the unique atmosphere of the harbour area and combine it with various forms of music and art. The festival is supported by the cultural department of the city of Würzburg and other local organisations to ensure a diverse and high-quality programme. It is characterised by its unique water stage and industrial backdrop, offering visitors a rich musical and cultural experience.