Presenting findings from a full survey of c.1,800 German music festivals, this session explores the complexities of the landscape and the role of classical music festivals in a changing cultural context. Hosted by German and international festival organisers, they examine the artistic, economic, ecological, and social roles, as well as the representation of various genres, including classical, early, and contemporary music; and in dialogue with the audience, they discuss the identities, roles and challenges of classical music festivals in Germany and beyond.