Hire the Laeiszhalle

The Grand Hall, excluding the stage, measures 20 x 28 x 14.25 metres (l x b x h) and has a capacity of 2,027 seats over 3 floors, 366 seats of which are restricted in view. Furthermore, there is space for six wheelchairs. Further seating for audience members on the podium can also be accommodated.

2024/25 & 2025/26 Season

The stage measures 14 x 11 x 13.05 metres (l x b x h) and accommodates a large symphonic orchestra and a choir of 150 performers. Depending on the staging, and when there are significantly fewer performers, an additional 100 seats can be placed on the centre stage.

A passenger lift and a service lift that can transport 1,000 kg or 12 persons are accessible from the ground floor (Artists’ Entrance).

The lift platform on the stage allows the transportation of concert pianos. A speaker’s podium, small public address system, electrical power connections and four suspension points, each of which can bear up to 500 kg, are available for hire. Steinway grand pianos (B and D models) are also available for hire.

Three dressing rooms (one with piano), an orchestra rehearsal room, a production room, separate showers and lavatories are available. Further rehearsal and dressing rooms are available on request. During rehearsals, refreshments can be provided in the »Refreshments Room« (according to prior agreement).

The Recital Hall, excluding the stage, measures 19 x 21 x 7.8 metres (l x b x h) and has a maximum capacity of 641 (fixed) seats, divided between the stalls and the balcony. In addition, there is space for 6 wheelchairs.

2024/25 & 2025/26 Season

2026/27 Season

The stage measures 9 x 6 x 6.12 metres (l x b x height at front) and can accommodate a maximum of 30 musicians. The seating is flexible. The speaker’s podium, microphone and a small public address system, as well as a Steinway grand piano (C model), are available for hire.

A goods lift (1,000 kg or 12 persons) is located at the Artists’ Entrance at ground level.

The passenger lift is located at the Artists’ Entrance and leads up to the first floor next to the Hall Entrance (load capacity: 300 kg or 4 persons).

A dressing room with piano for a soloist, an artists’ room for four to six persons and an open area behind the stage are available.

The Brahms Foyer has approximately 80 seats arranged around tables. Space for wheelchairs is available. The furniture can be removed to offer standing room for 200 to a maximum of 300 guests. The Brahms Foyer spans 196 square metres with the measurements 13.92 x 13.94 x 8.41 metres (l x b x h).

A Steinway grand piano (B model) is available for hire and a dressing room can be arranged upon request.

The Brahms Foyer does not have an interegrated podium.

The Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle's competent sales team will gladly handle the ticket sales and distribution for your event. Two ticket shops are available to the public: the ticket shops at the Elbphilharmonie and at the Mönckebergstraße. Furthermore, we offer a modern online shop and a ticket hotline. Our sales team will gladly assist you with all matters related to ticketing.

Included in the venue hire is the front-of-house service provided by our partner Eventteam. The competent in-house staff oversee the admittance at the main entrance and the cloakrooms.

The Konzertgastronomie Elbphilharmonie is the catering firm in the Laeiszhalle and provides drinks and delicacies to patrons during the interval, before and after a public event (depending on demand).  It is also able to provide catering for receptions, your artists and any other hospitality requirements you may have. For more information, please contact Mr Marco Grossi (phone: +49 40 357 666 370).