21. IDO Festival: Build an Organ Together and Experience Music

Build together, discover and experience music anew

At the 21st IDO Festival, the Tersteegen Church in Düsseldorf opens its doors for an extraordinary participatory experience around the organetto. Under the motto Everybody's Darling, a real, functional small organ instrument will be created on October 17, 2026, from many wooden parts.

Craftsmanship meets festival atmosphere

Children, teenagers, and adults tinker side by side on the music of tomorrow. Step by step, an organetto emerges from individual parts – an experience that combines craftsmanship, creativity, and musical curiosity.

Tangible organ music

Rather than experiencing music solely from the audience, participants discover the fascinating mechanics of an organ instrument directly in the collaborative process. The format playfully conveys how wood, technology, and sound create a musical overall experience.

A special experience at the IDO Festival

The festival program combines concert culture, musical education, and communal experience. The Tersteegen Church with its Schuke organ provides a fitting framework: Here, organ tradition, modern mediation, and an open workshop character meet.

Conclusion

For those who want to not only listen to music but also contribute to its creation, We Build an Organ offers a special festival afternoon. Admission is free. On-site, participants will tinker, build, and discover together – an inspiring experience for families, curious music fans, and all generations.

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• IDO Festival – We Build an Organ, official event page