LIVE MUSIC BY THE LAKE: THE BEST BARS & SPOTS
FROM BARROCK TO SEEBÜHNE – THIS IS WHERE THE MUSIC PLAYS
The Open See and Stadtgartenfest festivals are over, and the summer concerts won’t be back in Konstanz until 2026. So we’ll have to wait a little longer for the big events. If you still want to celebrate with live music until then, here are a few places to check out: Whether it’s rocking guitars, new indie bands, or groovy jazz on balmy evenings – we’ve put together a list of the most exciting venues for you, including a few dates to get you in the mood.
KULA – THE STAGE FOR DIVERSITY
At Kulturladen Konstanz (KULA for short), you can find almost anything: from concerts with newcomers and international acts to poetry slams and DJ nights to theater and cabaret evenings. The former barracks area has long since developed into a cultural hotspot. Indie, jazz, or electro? Here, you’ll always experience new surprises. And best of all, many concert dates are set well in advance. So take a look at the program and mark your highlights – for example:
Fri, September 26, 2025, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. start – Sofie Royer
Fri, October 3, 2025, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. start – Soul Sessions Vol. 2
Sat, October 4, 2025, doors open at 2 p.m., start at 3 p.m. – Family concert: Sukini
Thu, October 9, 2025, doors open at 7 p.m., start at 8 p.m. – Unlimited Culture…
and many more exciting artists until winter.
📍 Joseph-Belli-Weg 5, Konstanz
🔗 kulturladen.de/
BACKSTAGE MUSIKCAFÉ – ROCKING, RUSTIC, AUTHENTIC
A popular hangout on Hussenstraße for 10 years now, the Backstage Musikcafé is small, loud, and makes you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. Between bar stools and foosball tables, you can experience the bands up close and personal. If you’re into guitar riffs, metal, or alternative music, this no-frills bar is the place for you. A spot for everyone who likes to be in the front row at live performances.
📍 Hussenstraße 6, Konstanz
🔗 backstage-musikcafe.de/
K9 – CONCERTS & MORE AT THE CULTURAL CENTER
K9 is not just a concert venue, but a real cultural living room. Here you can enjoy live music ranging from folk to world music, theater performances, readings, and parties. What makes the cultural center special is its family atmosphere and the feeling of being part of the scene. The summer break lasts until mid-September – after that, there will be lots of great events and performances. So check back on the website soon and make a note of the next dates. We already have one for you in advance:
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 7 to 8 p.m. – Simon Weiland: Im Wald (blues concert)
📍 Obere Laube 71, Konstanz
🔗 k9-kulturzentrum.de/
HORST KLUB – A DETOUR TO KREUZLINGEN
Just a few minutes across the border lies the Horst Klub in Kreuzlingen, which has been run entirely by volunteers from the cultural association B.A.D. K.i.d.S. for 10 years. The small, alternative club regularly brings international bands and singer-songwriters to the stage. Musically, you can expect a colorful mix – from underground punk and heavy guitars to electronic sounds. Here’s an overview of the upcoming gigs:
Sat, September 13, 2025 – Savak (Post Punk | Nowave)
Fri, September 19, 2025 – Forest Ray & The Roaring 420s (Psychedelic | Garage)
Sat, September 20, 2025 – hyperdog & The Bad Plug (Punk | Synth Punk)
Fri, October 17, 2025 – Jesus lives in Vegas & Larsovitch (darkwave | post-punk)
Sat, October 25, 2025 – Pile & Wolfer (chaotic beauty | indie | noise | post-punk)
Doors open at 8 p.m.; show starts at 10 p.m.; ends at 1 a.m.
📍 Hauptstr. 62, Kreuzlingen (CH)
MÜNSTER & COUNCIL – ORGAN, CHOIR & CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
Classical music fans take note: concert series featuring organ and choir music regularly give listeners goose bumps at Constance Cathedral. From the end of July to the beginning of September, renowned artists from all over the world perform here at the International Organ Concerts. Be there for the festival’s closing concert:
Friday, September 5, 2025, 8 p.m. – Bernhard Prammer (pieces by Mozart, Bach, Bartholdy & Co. on the organ)
The Council also hosts high-class performances: the Bodensee Philharmonic Orchestra usually plays its philharmonic concerts in the Upper Hall, but other international ensembles and musicians also make extra and guest appearances in the city. Sometimes epic, sometimes experimental, always an experience. Full details of the program and performers can be found on the Constance Orchestra website.
Wed, Sept. 24 & Fri, Sept. 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m. – Lake Constance Philharmonic Orchestra: The Sound of Water (also: Sun, Sept. 28, 2025, 6 p.m.)
Wed, Oct. 15 & Fri, Oct. 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m. – Lake Constance Philharmonic: Currents of Longing
Sun, Nov. 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Young Lake Constance Philharmonic
📍 Münsterplatz 1 & Hafenstraße 2, Konstanz
🔗 muenstermusik-konstanz.com/ | philharmonie-konstanz.de
DELI NIGHTS AT LAGO – LIVE DJ SETS LATE INTO THE NIGHT
The Deli has long been known for its delicious food, drinks, and special evenings. Between the sushi bar and lounge, you can expect not only creative cocktails but also international dishes made from local ingredients. New on the menu: Deli Night – every first Saturday of the month, DJ Bavo spins Afrobeat, hip-hop, and Latin live for long nights of dancing. Perfect for hitting the dance floor right after dinner.
Sat, September 6, 2025, from 10 p.m. – DJ Bavo (Afrobeat | Hip-hop | Latin)…
as well as on Sat, October 4, 2025, and every first Saturday of the month.
📍 Deli im LAGO, Konstanz
🔗 lago-konstanz.de/highlights-am-see/
CONCERT SHELL & LAKE STAGES – SUMMER FEELING LASTING INTO AUTUMN
Most people prefer to listen to music outdoors – especially when the lake is right on their doorstep. The concert shell in the Stadtgarten is a classic venue for open-air events, from philharmonic concerts to big band performances. In addition, other lake stages and lakeside parks in the region offer an incomparable backdrop for special events. With a view of the lake and a sundowner, every piece becomes a highlight here.
Sat, September 27, 2025, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Le Chemin du Salut (Stadtgarten concert)
📍 Stadtgarten Konstanz & diverse Seebühnen am Bodensee
🔗 konstanz.de/kultur+freizeit/konzertmuschel
EXTRA TIP: JAZZ UNDER THE PALM TREES ON MAINAU ISLAND
Ellington with a difference: the duo Sunswept Sunday brings a breath of fresh air to the music of the jazz maestro. Since 2020, Daniel Kartmann (hammered dulcimer, drums, cornetto) and Torsten Papenheim (guitar, percussion, melodica) have been dedicating themselves to the lesser-known works of Duke Ellington – with unusual instrumentation and a keen sense for new timbres. The result: intimate, chamber music-like jazz moments with a holiday atmosphere.
Fri, September 5, 2025, 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. start – Sunswept Sunday
📍 Weinkeller beim Torbogengebäude, Insel Mainau
🔗 mainau.de/de/jazz-unter-palmen-sunswept-sunday
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