There are no events taking place at the Elbphilharmonie until 14 August. The Plaza, shop and box office remain open. Concert hall and Plaza tours are offered almost daily during the summer break.

Recommendations

  • 15–30 August

    : Elbphilharmonie Summer

    First a cold drink by the Elbe, then a concert in the Grand Hall: the Elbphilharmonie Summer returns, featuring world-class orchestras performing classics and new discoveries. There’s also a colourful mix of pop, jazz and world music.

  • 1 September

    : Season Opening: Pittsburgh / Kantorow / Honeck

    Manfred Honeck and his orchestra have long since made the leap from being an insider's favourite to the Champions League. Joining them for the opening concert: audience favourite Alexandre Kantorow, performing Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1.

  • 26 August

    : Il Giardino Armonico

    Together with the singer Julia Lezhneva, Il Giardino Armonico performs the most beautiful arias by Antonio Vivaldi. This summery journey into early music is rounded off with violin concertos by the Venetian composer and Haydn’s cantata »Arianna a Noxos«.

  • 25 to 29 November

    : Reflektor Rhiannon Giddens

    »Reflektor« – this is an invitation to artists to curate a festival at the Elbphilharmonie. Now the carte blanche has been given to Rhiannon Giddens, who is planning a weekend of bluegrass, folk and more, featuring her vocals, banjo and many friends.

  • 17 / 20 September

    : NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Mao Fujita / Cristian Măcelaru

    Rachmaninoff’s 3rd Piano Concerto is as famous as it is feared: only the best pianists dare to tackle the »Elephant Concerto«. In Mao Fujita’s hands, it sounds effortlessly light. The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra frames it with two thrilling sonic worlds

  • 24 September

    : Symphoniker Hamburg / Boris Giltburg / Sylvain Cambreling

    Gershwin’s Piano Concerto and Mozart’s Requiem: two famous works, each groundbreaking in its own way. Gershwin effortlessly blends Broadway, jazz and classical concert music. Mozart has created timeless music that dares to glimpse the afterlife.

  • 29 September

    : Omar Sosa / Seckou Keita / Steffen Schorn / NDR Bigband

    Cuba meets Senegal meets Brazil – and much more besides: with »Raíces Unidas«, the NDR Big Band, featuring pianist Omar Sosa and kora player Seckou Keita, embarks on a journey to explore their shared musical roots, born of curiosity and respect.

  • 23 October

    : Piotr Anderszewski

    »What does Brahms reveal – and what does he conceal?« asks Piotr Anderszewski. In a rare solo recital, he performs Brahms’s late intermezzi and Beethoven’s final piano sonata – with depth, tonal beauty, and power.

  • 5 October / Laeiszhalle

    : Julia Kleiter / Julian Prégardien / Sir András Schiff

    The Liedstadt Festival Hamburg showcases just how relevant Romantic art songs can be through its unique concerts. This concert, featuring a star-studded lineup and a surprise program, focuses on the music of Johannes Brahms.

  • 13 October / Laeiszhalle

    : Igor Levit

    Star pianist Igor Levit starts his monumental Beethoven cycle! Over the course of two seasons, he will perform all of the composer’s piano sonatas and dive deep into his world. The programme features the First Sonata as well as the »Waldstein Sonata«.

  • 19 October / Laeiszhalle

    : Cécile McLorin Salvant: Oh Snap

    The voice of Cécile McLorin Salvant seems to transcend space and time. Grammy-winning and celebrated as Billie Holiday’s heir, she captivates live audiences between ecstasy and tenderness – and now presents her new album »Oh Snap«.

  • 7 November / Laeiszhalle

    : »Doulce mémoire« – a Renaissance Hit

    Songs about love didn't start with pop music. As far back as the Renaissance, people were writing poetry and composing music about longing and heartbreak. With a choir and period instruments, the Capriccio Stravagante ensemble brings this music to life.

  • 26/27 September 2026

    : Twinkle Concert Field Trip to the Moon

    Let's go to the moon! Pianist Sabina Hasanova and artist Anna Vidyaykina invite you on a magnificent journey through space. They tell their story not with words, but through live sand painting and the sparkling music of Claude Debussy and other composers.

  • 3/4 October 2026

    : Workshop for anyone aged 16 and over

    The mixing desk is waiting: put on some vinyl records and mix some sounds. DJ Resom's workshops cover sourcing equipment, choosing the right music, and lots of hands-on practice—with plenty of opportunity to chat and ask questions.

  • 13 October 2026

    : Twinkle Concerts Obotaqua

    Just take the oboe, a dance and the quanun, to create »Obotaqua«. The magical trio invites you on an imaginative journey. Feel free to join in and dance along! For Families with Children Aged 1–3.

  • 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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