KlangBegegnung V 2026: Two days of festival magic at the Museum DKM Duisburg

KlangBegegnung V: Two days full of sound, art, and intense encounters at the Museum DKM

With KlangBegegnung V, the Museum DKM in Duisburg opens its doors on September 26 and 27, 2026, for a festival that connects music, performance, and visual art into a dense overall experience. Ensemble CRUSH is not staging an ordinary concert series here, but rather a precisely curated festival atmosphere between space, sound, and visual perception. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

A festival with an artistic signature

The organizer is Ensemble CRUSH e. V., an association dedicated to promoting contemporary music, interdisciplinary art forms, and cultural encounters. The fifth edition of the series consistently continues this approach and places the dialogue between contemporary music, visual art, and performance at the center. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

At the core is the work of Klaus Hinrich Stahmer, who will celebrate his 85th birthday in 2026 and is composing a new work for Ensemble CRUSH: Song of the Stones. Together with the Sheng virtuoso Wu Wei, a sonic bridge is created between European contemporary music and Far Eastern tradition. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

Sound, space, and live painting

Particularly appealing is the connection between music and museum: The tickets include a visit to the Museum DKM and the collection on the respective event day. The audience experiences not just a concert, but a multi-day experience with art historical context, exhibition visit, and an unusually close perspective on the works of Huang Min. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

Another highlight is the live painting by Xianwei Zhu. As the music plays, a work of art is created in real-time before the eyes of the audience. Thus, hearing and seeing merge into an immersive experience that is particularly intense at the Museum DKM. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

The audience experiences art in exclusive proximity

The Museum DKM works with small, exclusively guided groups and conveys its collection in a calm, concentrated atmosphere. Its location in Duisburg-Dellviertel, the proximity to the main train station, and its good accessibility make visiting additionally uncomplicated. For those arriving by car, the museum points out its location at Güntherstraße 13–15; parking facilities are available in the vicinity of the city center. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/informationen/fuehrungen/?utm_source=openai))

Camping is not part of this festival's concept. KlangBegegnung V is a compact, urban indoor experience without festival camping, instead focusing on acoustics, exhibition space, and concentrated enjoyment of art. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

Tickets, dates, and atmosphere

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, the program begins at 3:00 PM with Music of Silence; on Sunday, September 27, 2026, Song of the Stones follows at 3:00 PM. Pre-sale is through the Museum DKM. The tickets cost 14.00 Euros in advance for Saturday and 18.00 Euros at the box office; for Sunday, 20.00 Euros in advance and 23.00 Euros at the box office. The combo ticket for both days costs 27.00 Euros in advance. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

Those who are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary festival culture, precisely curated performances, and extraordinary sound spaces will find here an event with a clear artistic attitude. KlangBegegnung V promises not a loud crowd scene, but depth, proximity, and a strong community of art and music audiences. Experiencing this festival live at the Museum DKM means: diving in, slowing down, and discovering sound in a new form. ([museumdkm.de](https://museumdkm.de/ensemble-crush/))

Official channels of Ensemble CRUSH:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ensemblecrush/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ensemble.crush.music/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0I9X9z-RACxQyp_Ef9WpFg
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• Museum DKM - ensemble CRUSH _ KlangBegegnung V
• Museum DKM - Home
• Museum DKM - Tours
• Rhineland Museums - Museum DKM
• Ensemble CRUSH - Official Website