A concert experience exclusively for schools: the Elbphilharmonie’s school concerts

From the Classroom to the Elbphilharmonie

The Elbphilharmonie is keen to delight and inspire – especially so guests who may be attending a concert for the first time. As a gateway to the world of music, the Elbphilharmonie welcomes school pupils in particular. There are regular concerts for school classes, and these are tailored to the respective age group. Primary schoolchildren can enjoy their first concert experience with imaginative staged productions. The older pupils can experience how classical music meets hip-hop or how excitingly new a string quartet can sound.

Supported by the Stiftung Elbphilharmonie

Book school concerts

The school concerts go on sale at different times:

Tue, 3 June 2025, from 16:00 for concerts taking place from August to 3 November 2025

Tue, 16 September 2025, from 16:00 for concerts taking place from 4 November 2025 to January 2026

Tue, 4 November 2025, from 16:00 for concerts taking place from February to April 2026

Tue, 3 February 2026, from 16:00 for concerts taking place from May to July 2026

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Booking information for schools

Autumn programme

School Years 1–4

Sometimes quiet and thoughtful, sometimes loud and full of energy: international ensembles and musicians tell primary school pupils musical stories of dazzling insects, dancing encounters, mysterious places and creative machines. Whether with classical instruments, electric guitars or jazz melodicas - the varied programme arouses curiosity and shows how diverse music can be.

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School Years 3–6

In the concerts for School years 3–6, music comes to life and tells exciting stories! Beetles are given a voice, the wind becomes a melody and a wolf dreams of a better world. There are soft sounds, groovy rhythms and adventurous journeys to mysterious gardens or Maurice Ravel's house - sometimes with electric guitar, sometimes with classical instruments. And sometimes you can join in yourself.

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School Years 7–13

When musical styles merge: The Bridges Chamber Orchestra plays self-composed works from different cultures, ‘Masters of Ceremony’ combines classical strings with hip-hop, and the vision string quartet brings modern sounds to classical music. Derya Yıldırım and Avi Avital combine classical music and Anatolian folk, while a performance about loss and new beginnings is inspired by Persian music.

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