Recommendations
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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.
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21 August
: John Scofield
John Scofield and his Long Days Quartet combine laid-back elegance with precise improvisation. Blending summery lightness, subtle grooves and a genuine joy of playing, they create a rich and resonant evening featuring well-known classics and new music.
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27 August
: Philippe Jordan / Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester
The Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra is regarded as the world’s finest youth orchestra. It is now coming to Hamburg to perform works by Bartók and Bruckner – with the renowned Swiss conductor Philippe Jordan.
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29 October–1 November
: Festival: Lebanon
A country with an turbulent history and a rich musical heritage: in Lebanon, a wide variety of styles come together. The Elbphilharmonie presents Arabic traditions, electronic beats and two great singers, Abeer Nehme and Tania Saleh.
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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«.
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4/5 September
: Alan Gilbert / NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
A spectacular start with Gustav Mahler! Alan Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra will present the Sixth Symphony on their Opening Night – featuring the legendary hammer beats in the finale on their Opening Night.
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6 October
: Jason Moran plays Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington is best known as a pioneer of the big band era, while his solo piano works are rarely heard. Jason Moran dedicates a »Best of Ellington« to them, bringing it to the Elbphilharmonie.
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31 October
: Abeer Nehme
As a highlight of the Lebanon Festival, Lebanese superstar Abeer Nehme comes to the Elbphilharmonie. With her versatile voice, she blends Arabic classical music and Western pop, singing in Arabic, Aramaic, and Armenian.
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6 September – 11 October / Elbphilharmonie & Laeiszhalle
: Harbour Front Literaturfestival
Every year, the Harbour Front Literaturfestival brings renowned authors to Hamburg, many of whom can be seen at the Elbphilharmonie or the Laeiszhalle. This fall, the lineup includes Saša Stanišić, Dörte Hansen, and Robert Habeck, among others.
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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.
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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«.
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14 November / Laeiszhalle
: Teatime Classics: Vsevolod Zavidov
The »Teatime Classics« invite you to enjoy some coffee, tea, and cake in the Brahms Foyer. Afterward, young talents showcase their skills – this is where the careers of many great stars began. Now you can enjoy a performance by pianist Vsevolod Zavidov.
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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.
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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.
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17/18 October 2026
: Workshop for families with kids aged 6+
Want to try out all the instruments in a symphony orchestra? You can do just that in the »Klassiko Orchestra Instruments« workshop. Create harmonies with the violin, cello, double bass, trumpet, or flute. For children ages 6+.
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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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