Elbphilharmonie »Catwalk«

Backstage Videos

Exploring the Elbphilharmonie – the social media series »Elbphilharmonie Backstage«

What is the so-called ‘catwalk’ in the Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie? From where are large light shows controlled? What is the acoustical secret of the seats? What 's going on here at night? And how does a typical day at the Elbphilharmonie run for an international touring orchestra?

The new social media series »Elbphilharmonie Backstage« provides exciting insights into the processes at the concert hall, introduces the team, reveals hidden doors to secret rooms and invites you to get a taste of backstage life, at least digitally.

 

Note: The videos will be published here monthly.

The »Elbphilharmonie Backstage« series is supported by our Principal Sponsor Julius Baer. As principal sponsor of the Elbphilharmonie & Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Julius Baer supports innovative formats, various concert series and talent competitions.

The mysterious black window :The control room in the Grand Hall

20 meters above the stage :The Catwalk in the Grand Hall

The Elbphilharmonie Organ :Meeting the organist Thomas Cornelius

Mediatheque : More stories

Video from 4 Feb 2026 soon on demand : The Myth of Heroism

Beethoven’s Third Symphony »Eroica« and other works with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra & Vocal Ensemble, Klaas Stok and Alan Gilbert.

Live stream in 8 days on 12 Feb 2026 at 19:00 : Händel: Giulio Cesare

Ancient drama with a stellar cast: Handel’s famous opera with Jakub Józef Orliński and Sandrine Piau in the leading roles.

Das Festival »Arctic Voices«

Ein Erbe aus dem Ewigen Eis: Die indigene Musik der Arktis befindet sich im Aufbruch zur Moderne.