When does the Open Folk Session take place?

The Open Folk Session takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 8 PM to 10 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is the Kleine Ratskeller at Jüdenstraße 30, 37073 Göttingen.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the Open Folk Session is free.

What music will be played?

The program features Irish Tunes, sung Irish melodies, as well as music from the genres of folk, blues, and country.

Can musicians participate?

Yes. The event is designed as an open session for experienced tunes musicians, folk enthusiasts, and interested listeners.

How is the music performed?

The session takes place purely acoustically and without amplified stage performance in a relaxed, open circle.

Open Folk Session in Göttingen

Name: Open Folk Session
Start: 2026-11-04T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Kleiner Ratskeller

Irish Soundscapes in the Heart of Göttingen

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Kleine Ratskeller in Göttingen will once again transform into a meeting place for folk enthusiasts, musicians, and music lovers. The Open Folk Session by Kreuzberg on KulTour will bring Irish Tunes, sung Irish melodies, and acoustic live music into a cozy circle starting at 8 PM.

Acoustic Folk with a Green Isle Atmosphere

Here, music is created immediately and without distance. Experienced tunes musicians and interested listeners come together as traditional melodies flow through the historic dining room. Guitar, fiddle, harp, tin whistle, bodhrán, bagpipes, accordion, wooden flute, mandolin, mandola, and Irish bouzouki shape the colorful orchestration of the session.

Live Music Without Stage and Amplification

The folk session consciously focuses on a purely acoustic sound. Music is played not on a stage with amplification, but in a relaxed, open circle. This way, dynamics, rhythm, and delicate melodic changes emerge particularly prominently. Each tune develops from the interaction of those involved – with spontaneous synchronization, musical attentiveness, and ample space for personal impulses.

Open for Musicians and Listeners

The event is aimed at anyone wanting to experience Irish folk music live or contribute to it themselves. Musicians join together with the core of the Irish Tunes scene to form an open session. Listeners enjoy a relaxed audience atmosphere and experience how individual instruments create a lively musical dialogue.

A Regular Meeting Point for the Göttingen Folk Scene

The Open Folk Session takes place regularly on the first Wednesday of the month and is presented by Kreuzberg on KulTour e.V. The association has been committed to the local music and cultural scene since 2009 and organizes numerous concerts, open stages, and folk sessions in Southern Lower Saxony.

Conclusion: Experience Folk Music Up Close

The audience can expect an authentic concert experience with acoustic live music, Irish melodies, and an open atmosphere in the Kleine Ratskeller. Those who want to not only hear folk music but also experience its communal energy should not miss this evening in Göttingen. Admission is free.