Germany's most prestigious award for classical music.
The 2026 OPUS KLASSIK Gala invites you to a special musical experience at the Konzerthaus Berlin—complete with a red carpet and reception.
Numerous winners of this year’s OPUS KLASSIK will perform live on stage—including world-renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann, acclaimed hornist Sarah Willis, and many other award-winning artists.
The diverse program brings together international stars, outstanding emerging talents, and a wide variety of facets of classical music. The event will be accompanied musically by the Konzerthausorchester Berlin under the direction of Anna Rakitina; Désirée Nosbusch will host the gala.
Experience the stars live on the red carpet and meet artists, award winners, and guests from the classical music scene in person at the reception that follows—even offstage.
The OPUS KLASSIK—Germany’s most prestigious award for classical music—will be presented during the gala.
- The concert will be recorded by ZDF and broadcast that evening at 10:15 p.m.
Additional information
Dates
October 2026
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