Strollers, prams, wheeled walkers, walking-stick umbrellas, bags sized A3 (42 cm x 30 cm) or above, sport bags, backpacks and luggage must be checked in at the cloakroom.
Jackets and handbags may be taken into the hall.
»Sanfte Töne, besondere Orte«
The magic word is acoustic: With his »Sanfte Töne, besondere Orte« (Gentle Sounds, Special Places) tour in 2026, Michael Schulte is reviving the unplugged vibe that has already given bands from Nirvana to Die Fantastischen Vier iconic shows – now it’s the turn of the German pop star and singer of hits such as »Waterfall« and »You Let Me Walk Alone« to make his own mark in this genre. Together with his band, he wraps his songs in an acoustic guise – and does so in exclusive, unusual surroundings.
Back to the start: The musician from Eckernförde is known for euphoric arena and festival gigs and for getting fans off their feet with his infectious manner. He showed that he can do other things too at the beginning of his career, when he amazed the pop world with nothing but a guitar and acoustic performances – the rest is history. Michael Schulte has retained the spirit of his early days, and now it’s time to give his special talent a place of its own.
Beautiful reason: To make the tour as magical as possible, impressive venues were chosen – from the Elbphilharmonie to the Prinzregententheater – which, together with a specially designed stage set, turn the concerts into extraordinary shows. Here, an intimate club atmosphere is combined with a special ambience, allowing soft sounds to make a big impact: for the first time, Michael Schulte and his band are playing their songs in a purely acoustic style, which underlines the emotional quality of the lyrics and allows the audience to immerse themselves in the unplugged sound.
Michael Schulte’s »Gentle Sounds, Special Places« tour in 2026 proves that emotions can be stronger than any decibel – it doesn’t take volume to convey intensity. Rather, it’s about authenticity and closeness: the connection between fans and the musician is created by the weight that his songs embody in these specially rearranged versions.
Michael Schulte vocals
& Band
Promoter: a.s.s. concerts & promotion GmbH
Since 1908, the Laeiszhalle has been a meeting place for Hamburg's musical life. The neo-baroque Laeiszhalle Grand Hall accommodates over 2,000 guests. (Please note: The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.)
Strollers, prams, wheeled walkers, walking-stick umbrellas, bags sized A3 (42 cm x 30 cm) or above, sport bags, backpacks and luggage must be checked in at the cloakroom.
Jackets and handbags may be taken into the hall.
Facilities for ladies are located behind the cloakrooms on all floors. Facilities for gentlemen can be found on the landing between the floors, also located behind the cloakrooms.
A fully accessible toilet for persons with mobility disabilities is located behind the cloakroom on the ground floor (Parkett links).
Laeiszhalle Hamburg
Johannes-Brahms-Platz
20355 Hamburg
The Laeiszhalle can be easily reached by bus, underground and bicycle.
The nearest stops include:
Underground line U2: Gänsemarkt / Messehallen
Underground line U1: Stephansplatz
Bus 3, X35, 112: Johannes-Brahms-Platz
Bus X3: U Gänsemarkt (Valentinskamp)
Bus 4, 5, 109: Stephansplatz
StadtRAD (public city bicycle) station: Sievekingplatz / Gorch-Fock-Wall
There are bicycle stands available in front of the Laeiszhalle.
Gänsemarkt multistorey car park: Dammtorwall / Welckerstrasse
Rate per hour or part thereof: €4.50
Night rate (18:00–06:00): maximum €11
24-hour rate: maximum €30
Please note: There are several construction sites in the immediate vicinity of the Laeiszhalle which may make it difficult to get to the concert. Please therefore plan enough time for your journey to the concert.
The Laeiszhalle is a separate concert hall located three kilometres away from the Elbphilharmonie.
We suggest visitors arrive at the Laeiszhalle main entrance not later than 30 minutes before the start of the concert or event. Late seating is not guaranteed and latecomers may not be admitted to the concert hall.
The entrance of the Recital Hall is located on Gorch-Fock-Wall.
Admission times Grand Hall and Recital Hall:
Events without pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 60 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 30 minutes before the start of the event
Events with pre-concert talk:
Foyer: 90 minutes before the start of the event
Hall: 15 minutes before the start of the talk
If a pre-concert talk is offered for this event, it is noted above under PROGRAMME.
All halls and spaces are accessible for visitors with disabilities. More information at www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/accessibility.
Photography is permitted at the Laeiszhalle for private purposes only. Please respect the privacy of other visitors and help ensure an undisturbed concert experience for all guests and artists. Employees and artists may not be photographed.
Photography, audio or video recordings of concerts and events are strictly prohibited.
Event-related video recordings or photographs for editorial or commercial purposes must be authorised by the Press Office of the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle.
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