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  • Programme announced

    : 2026/27 Subscriptions

    In the 2026/27 season, the Elbphilharmonie celebrates its 10th anniversary with its signature world-class programme of hundreds of concerts, exciting festivals and the finest artists of our time. Subscriptions are now available!

  • 1 May to 3 June 2026

    : Hamburg International Music Festival

    The compelling finale of the Elbphilharmonie season: once again, a host of top-class orchestras and soloists are performing at the Music Festival. This year, in unique ways and with plenty of wonderful music, they will be exploring the theme of »The End«.

  • 1/2 May

    : Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln

    Franz Schmidt's monumental oratorio »Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln« (The Book with Seven Seals) ignites apocalyptic drama with late Romantic force. Manfred Honeck conducts the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, two choirs and renowned soloists.

  • 12 May

    : Utopia / Vilde Frang / Teodor Currentzis

    Conductor Teodor Currentzis and his orchestra Utopia present Gustav Mahler’s powerful First Symphony and Alban Berg’s moving Violin Concerto, performed by Vilde Frang. Two works spanning emotional intensity and refined sound.

  • 8 May

    : Ensemble Resonanz: Haydn meets Herrndorf

    Haydn’s deeply moving »The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross«, played by Ensemble Resonanz, is paired with excerpts from »Arbeit und Struktur« by best-selling author Wolfgang Herrndorf (»Tschick«), read by actress Meret Becker.

  • 16 May

    : Scharoun Ensemble Berlin

    The Scharoun Ensemble, comprising members of the Berlin Philharmonic, presents Hans Werner Henze’s musical setting of Hölderlin’s poetry, »Kammermusik 1958«, with tenor Siyabonga Maqungo taking the solo part.

  • 24 May

    : Quartett zum Ende der Zeit

    In hardly any other work is the exploration of (one’s own) mortality felt as keenly as in Olivier Messiaen’s moving »Quatuor pour la fin du temps«. In Hamburg, a veritable all-star line-up is now taking on this piece.

  • 29 May

    : Arcadi Volodos

    Keys are unambiguous – except in Chopin's case, who brought poetry to the piano. Star pianist Arcadi Volodos brings this magic to life, playing not only Chopin but also Schubert's last piano sonata, a masterpiece of Romanticism.

  • 30 April / Laeiszhalle

    : Nils Wülker Quartet: Zuversicht

    Nils Wülker, Linda May Han Oh, Greg Hutchinson and Omer Klein: an international star line-up takes to the stage. The programme features the trumpeter's new album, »Zuversicht«. Music with lots of positive energy that is immediately contagious.

  • 4 May / Laeiszhalle

    : Renaud Capuçon / Kian Soltani / Mao Fujita

    Elbphilharmonie artist in residence Kian Soltani joins Mao Fujita and Renaud Capuçon – a star-studded trio. In Hamburg they perform piano trios by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky – romantic, virtuosic, and filled with passion for chamber music.

  • 7 May / Laeiszhalle

    : Symphoniker Hamburg / Truls Mørk / Renaud Capuçon

    Renaud Capuçon, an acclaimed world-class violinist, returns to the Symphoniker Hamburg – this time also as a conductor. His program spans from the French elegance of Fauré to the late-Romantic orchestral brilliance of Richard Strauss.

  • 16 May Laeiszhalle

    : Teatime with Hana Chang and Nikola Meeuwsen

    The programme presented by these two young talents on violin and piano ranges from virtuosic to lyrically dreamy. Before the concert with works by W.A. Mozart and César Franck the afternoon begins with coffee, tea and cake in the beautiful Brahms Foyer.

  • Season 2026/27

    : Twinkle Concerts

    Poetic productions, first-class ensembles and wonderful melodies: the hand-picked Funkelkonzerte concerts open up the world of music to young audiences – in the Elbphilharmonie and in many Hamburg neighbourhoods.

  • Discover Music

    : Children & Families

    Babys' and children's concerts for all age groups, music theatre for a young audience and imaginative concerts for the whole family – there is a wide range of events on offer for children and families in the Elbphilharmonie and the Laeiszhalle.

  • Workshops

    : Become creative yourself

    Double bass, bongo, synthesizer: in the workshops, the Elbphilharmonie's huge fund of instruments can be explored. Children and adults are welcome in the new Season 2026/27!

  • Music for everyone

    : Education Brochure

    Music brings people together. An overview of the program for families, children, and schools at the Elbphilharmonie can be found in the brochure “Music for Everyone.” The video also provides an insight into the wide range of interactive activities and con

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