There will be no events in the Elbphilharmonie from 9 July to 18 August. The Plaza, shop and box office remain open. Concert hall and Plaza tours will also be offered almost daily during the summer break.

  • 21 August – 4 September

    : Elbphilharmonie Summer

    Summer, sun, beaches ... and the Elbphilharmonie! Whether symphony orchestra, jazz, pop or world music: at the end of August, the summer festival invites you to a colourful mix of concerts in the Grand Hall. A short trip that is always well worth it!

  • 5 September

    : Season Opening: All-Star Trio

    Three of the world's best: violinist Leonidas Kavakos, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Emanuel Ax celebrate the start of the season with hits by Beethoven. Besides a piano trio, the three top stars present a trio arrangement of his Sixth Symphony.

  • 11 & 13 September

    : NDR Opening Night

    As many musicians as could possibly fit on the stage: Arnold Schönberg's monumental "Gurre-Lieder" take late romanticism to the extreme. A unique experience beyond the usual concert evening with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and XXL cast.

  • 5–18 August

    : Plaza Tours

    The Concert Hall Tours take a summer break from 5 to 18 August. Anyone who would still like to find out interesting facts about the Elbphilharmonie can book one of the popular Plaza Tours with the highly trained guides.

  • 18 September

    : Happy Birthday, Bruckner!

    The music world celebrates Anton Bruckner’s 200th birthday – the SWR Symphony Orchestra kicks off a series of serenades with Pablo Heras Casado and a large vocal ensemble. The evening will be full of contrasts with the »Te Deum« and Symphony No. 6.

  • 18 October

    : Fast Lane: Micah Thomas

    The FAST LANE series presents up-and-coming artists that are not to be missed! The season opens with New York jazz pianist Micah Thomas and his trio. His music is laid-back, effortless, brilliant and as tradition-conscious as it is innovative.

  • 19 October

    : Song Recital: Catriona Morison & Katharina Konradi

    Hardly any other art form expresses emotions as directly, touchingly and to the point as the song. Catriona Morison and Katharina Konradi prove that this is true regardless of language with music by Brahms, Schumann, Fauré and others.

  • 22 – 27 October

    : Brazilian Legends

    Brazil stands for musical diversity – and this can be experienced at the Elbphilharmonie. Singer Marisa Monte kicks things off, followed by legends such as improv artist Egberto Gismonti, guitarist Vinícius Cantuária and chansonnière Mônica Salmaso.

  • 23 October / Laeiszhalle

    : A top cast for Schubert

    An all-star ensemble kicks off the new season of chamber music at the Laeiszhalle: Isabelle Faust, Anne Katharina Schreiber, Antoine Tamestit, Christian Poltéra and Jean-Guihen Queyras present highly Romantic late works by Schubert.

  • 29 October / Laeiszhalle

    : Jazz Piano: Kris Davis

    This is the sound of tomorrow’s jazz: For the grand opening of the popular »Jazz Piano« series, New York pianist Kris Davis and her sensational band are coming to Hamburg – exciting fusion jazz that is not to be missed.

  • 21 November / Laeiszhalle

    : Vinci: Oratorio per la Madonna del Rosario

    This will be a historic moment: For the first time since it was written in the 17th century, this oratorio will be performed again. Vinci’s operas are regarded as true baroque fireworks – and this one will be no different. And in the best original sound!

  • 17 June to 6 October 2024

    : Summer break Laeiszhalle

    No events will take place in the Laeiszhalle from 17 June to 6 October. For several seasons during summer, the historic building will be modernised in terms of building and event technology, e.g. with better air conditioning and a new lighting system.

  • 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.

  • Save the Concert!

    : Digital escape game

    Just a few hours to go until the concert of the year, but then suddenly it all goes wrong. Become a member of the Elbphilharmonie team and save the concert – complete with tricky puzzles and exciting backstage tours.

  • Concerts & workshops

    : Children & Family Digital Programme

    Music videos for joining in, online workshops and children’s concerts – the Elbphilharmonie also has a programme for home.

  • Mediatheque

    : Really good music for children

    Children's songs that are so cool that parents secretly listen to them: six tips from the Elbphilharmonie team.

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