The Spring Meeting

Please join us April 6-10, 2026, for the AGO European Chapter Spring Meeting in Cologne. You will have the opportunity to experience historical or exceptional organs through demonstrations, concerts, and the chance to play them yourselves. We will also explore the world-class city of Cologne and get to know the beautiful landscape of the Rhineland, in addition to the other great benefit of European AGO Spring Meetings, time to spend with other European Chapter members from all over Europe and the US, exchanging ideas and socializing. Our hosts, Axel Wilberg and Ricarda Kossack, have planned a wonderful week of fun and learning.

The Spring Meeting headquarters is the Mutterhaus on Kardinal-Frings-Str, a conference center of the archbishop, which includes a peaceful 4-star hotel (and chapel with pipe organ, a first for spring meeting accommodations!). Axel reports that it is located in the city near the railway station and the cathedral. If you would prefer a luxury hotel, he says there are many alternatives nearby, though one should expect significantly higher prices.

Activities for the week include meals in a Cologne brewery and the restaurant of the Philharmonic hall, visits to a castle and abbey, and the unique experience of playing in the Cologne Cathedral after the building has closed to the public.

Please contact the chapter if you wish to come to the meeting.

We can't wait to see you there!