Accordion Festival 2026 in Ulm: International Festival at ROXY


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Accordion Festival 2026: When the Accordion Makes the ROXY Hall Resonate
On May 12, 2026, the Accordion Festival 2026 stops at ROXY Ulm and transforms the evening into a multifaceted event experience filled with virtuosity, joy of playing, and an international festival atmosphere. The international accordion festival celebrates its tour with a mix of ensembles from different sound worlds, strong solo moments, and lively audience excitement.
A Festival with History and Attitude
The Accordion Festival has existed since 2009. Since then, it has transformed from a niche tip into a mainstay for friends of extraordinary live music. Founder Servais Haanen describes the accordion as the most beautiful instrument in the world, and this passion also shapes the 2026 tour: transcending borders, style-open, and full of musical details. According to the festival's website, this will be Servais Haanen's last tour before the project transitions to younger hands.
Sound Colors Between Balkan, Tango, and Minimal Music
The program promises an intense mix of southern Brazilian gaucho music, rembetiko, Balkan jazz, Italian-inspired minimal music, French keyboard magic, Dutch sound aesthetics, cello, and saxophone. This diversity creates that special event atmosphere for which the Accordion Festival is known: close to the artists, lively in the change of formations, and with a sound that immediately carries in the hall.
ROXY Ulm as a Suitable Stage
The ROXY in Ulm is one of the best-known sociocultural venues in the region. The event location is situated at Schillerstraße 1/12, is easily accessible by public transport, and offers a large parking area directly in front of the building. According to the venue's FAQ, the walk from Ehinger Tor takes about five minutes. Accessibility is also a strong argument: the performance venues are at ground level, there is a barrier-free restroom available, and companions of wheelchair users receive free admission. Those who arrive early can enjoy their time in the foyer or at the coat check.
What Visitors Can Expect
The evening begins at 20:00 and promises around 2.5 hours of musical excitement, fine transitions between solo and ensemble, as well as a festival experience with an international character. Ticket prices start at 34 euros. If you are enthusiastic about handmade live music, intelligent dramaturgy, and an unusually direct closeness to the musicians, you will find a special concert here that resonates long after.
Conclusion: The Accordion Festival 2026 at ROXY Ulm combines musical diversity, festival feeling, and strong stage presence for an evening of genuine brilliance. Anyone who wants to experience the accordion anew should attend this concert live.
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