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Now on sale
: 2026/27 Season
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. Tickets are now available!
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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«.
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Today
: Huelgas Ensemble
Belgian conductor Paul Van Nevel, cigar lover and master of Renaissance vocal music, is dubbed the »Hercule Poirot of early music«. For 50 years, he has uncovered hidden gems – now performing them with the Huelgas Ensemble at the Elbphilharmonie.
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21 May
: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Leonidas Kavakos
Polish folk music inspired Karol Szymanowski to compose his 2nd Violin Concerto, which star violinist Leonidas Kavakos admires for its rich palette and complexity. Equally complex is Hans Werner Henze’s 7th Symphony, which draws on classical models.
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23 May
: Ghada Shbeir: Aramaic Chants
With great charisma, the singer Ghada Shbeir performs early Christian chants that have been sung in what is now Lebanon since ancient times. Accompanied by François Joubert-Caillet on the viola da gamba, she bridges the gap between East and West.
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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.
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7 June
: Khatia Buniatishvili
Star pianist Khatia Buniatishvili celebrates her adopted home, Paris. Music by Chopin, Fauré and Saint-Saëns brings 19th-century salon culture back to life. Alongside Barbara Schöneberger and Axelle Saint-Cirel, other guests will also be in attendance.
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11 June
: The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Renowned for the freshness of its sound, this orchestra, together with the celebrated pianist Fabian Müller, presents a musical portrait of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The programme features the famous Piano Concerto No. 1 and the equally popular Symphony No. 4.
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31 May / Laeiszhalle
: Symphoniker Hamburg
Soprano Katharina Konradi and violist Diyang Mei take centre stage in a programme that blends radiant timbres with delicate lyricism. The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra provides the orchestral backdrop, performing works including Mahler’s Fourth Symphony.
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1 June / Laeiszhalle
: Ottavio Dantone / Harpsichord
Why have just one harpsichord when you can have four? Bach loved concerts like this! Accademia Bizantina and Ottavio Dantone bring triple and quadruple harpsichord works to the Laeiszhalle – a musical and historical highlight.
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3 June / Laeiszhalle
: Naturally 7
The sound of a whole band – using nothing but their voices: the seven singers of Naturally 7 sound remarkably like drums or bass, guitar or trombone. To mark their 25th anniversary, they are presenting a best-of of their songs and plenty of surprises.
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20–30 June / Leiszhalle
: Martha Argerich Festival
The great Martha Argerich is back at the Laeiszhalle for the festival organised by the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra. The line-up includes stars such as Mischa Maisky, Magdalena Kožená and Maxim Vengerov.
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Listen now (in German)
: Podcast: Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #39
The podcast for young people – this time featuring director Aram Tafreshian, discussing the community project and things that come to an end
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5–9 June 2026
: Twinkle Concerts O Canto da Baleia
What does the ocean sound like? A blue whale takes children and families aged 1-3 on an interactive underwater journey full of mysterious creatures, Portuguese music, singing, strings, and flute.
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20/21 June 2026
: Twinkle Concerts Bad Bugs
It buzzes and whirrs and hums! With synthesizers, electric guitars, and their voices, the »Bad Bugs« bring the underground sound of the insect world to the stage for children aged 6 and up.
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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.
From the Mediatheque : Videos, Podcasts, Articles
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Humanity needs places like the Elbphilharmonie
Christoph Lieben-Seutter, General & Artistic Director of the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle, and Dr. Carsten Brosda, Hamburg’s Senator for Culture, reflect on 10 years of the Elbphilharmonie #Highlights #Interview
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Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #39 – Ende
Der Podcast für junge Leute – diesmal mit Regisseur Aram Tafreshian über das Community-Projekt und Dinge, die ein Ende finden #Kids #Kopfhörer #Podcast
