Musikstadt

Classical Music

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Classical Music

30.04.2026

Casual Concert with Kent Nagano

Classical Music

30.04.2026

Quirky, dark, and fascinating: Leonard Bernstein's Ghost Ballet tells of obsession and a love beyond all bounds. At its center is the Dybbuk – a restless spirit from Jewish mythology.

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56679
Folk & Country

© Jeronima Alvarez

Folk & Country

30.04.2026

World: Flamenco with Tomatito

Folk & Country

30.04.2026

Captivating world-class flamenco: Guitar legend Tomatito brings the soul of flamenco to the stage with virtuoso playing, deep expression, and Andalusian fire. In his concert, traditional rhythms blend with modern influences to create an impressive musical…

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Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56424
Classical Music

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Classical Music

01.05.2026

HAGEN QUARTETT & JULIA HAGEN

Classical Music

01.05.2026

It is the end of a musical era: 45 years after playing its first concert, the legendary Hagen Quartett comes to Berlin for the last time.

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

18:00

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Opera

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Opera

01.05.2026 + 3 additional dates

Norma

Opera

01.05.2026 + 3 additional dates

The will to resist the Roman occupiers is growing among the Galls, and Norma should finally give the sign for an uprising against the oppressor in the name of the god of war. But she hesitates due to a conflict of conscience: despite her vow of chastity, Norma…

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Staatsoper Unter den Linden Staatsoper Unter den Linden

19:00

https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/norma.15538/

Acheter les billets
Classical Music

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Classical Music

01.05.2026

Kent Nagano

Classical Music

01.05.2026

A dark, captivating soundscape unfolds in Leonard Bernstein's ballet "Dybbuk" – a dramatic interplay of mysticism, tension, and orchestral power.

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56680
Blues & Jazz

© Peter Adamik

Blues & Jazz

02.05.2026

CARLOS PIÑANA & ENSEMBLE

Blues & Jazz

02.05.2026

In the heart of Berlin, where cultures blend and arts converge, Iraqi oud virtuoso Naseer Shamma invites audiences on a musical journey through time, tracing the influence of the oud, the oldest stringed instrument known to history.

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

19:00

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Opera

© Bettina Stöß

Opera

02.05.2026 + 4 additional dates

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Opera

02.05.2026 + 4 additional dates

In Ted Huffman's imaginative production, the magical realm of the fairy king Oberon becomes a poetic place of magic, dreams, and theater. Using simple yet effective devices—such as a ladder, a glowing moon, or the flying goblin Puck in a top hat—the stage…

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Deutsche Oper Berlin

19:30

https://deutscheoperberlin.de/de_DE/calendar/a-midsummer-night-s-dream.17822849
Rock & Pop

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Rock & Pop

02.05.2026

Johannes Oerding - Arena Tour 2026

Rock & Pop

02.05.2026

Johannes Oerding will go on tour again in 2026 and bring new music with him - the successor to his seventh album "Plan A" is in the starting blocks. This album was his second number one album in the German charts.

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- On Tour
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Uber Arena (ehemals Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin) Uber Arena (ehemals Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin)

19:30

Acheter les billets
Classical Music

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Classical Music

02.05.2026

Liederabend Benjamin Bernheim

Classical Music

02.05.2026

Benjamin Bernheim has selected French and Italian songs for his recital at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden. With Carrie-Ann Matheson at the piano, who is an active accompanist for many well-known singers, he will perform music by style-defining song and opera…

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Staatsoper Unter den Linden Staatsoper Unter den Linden

20:00

https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/liederabend-benjamin-bernheim.22215/
Lecture

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Lecture

03.05.2026

Introductory Matinee: Orlando

Lecture

03.05.2026

A matinee will also be held at the Schiller Theater and all other venues on Sunday afternoons, two weeks before the premiere (with occasional exceptions). The director, conductor, and set and costume designers will talk about their work and provide initial…

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Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater - Foyer Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater - Foyer

12:00

https://www.komische-oper-berlin.de/spielplan/a-z/einfuehrungsmatinee-orlando/
Classical Music

© Jan Windszus

Classical Music

03.05.2026

Spring!

Classical Music

03.05.2026

In the spring month of May, the Komische Oper Berlin will stage one of the most important masterpieces of the 20th century: Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.

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Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater - Großer Saal Komische Oper Berlin: Schillertheater - Großer Saal

16:00

https://www.komische-oper-berlin.de/spielplan/a-z/spring/
Classical Music

© Giorgia Bertazzi

Classical Music

03.05.2026

CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF

Classical Music

03.05.2026

The Hamburg violinist, who already performed in a duo with Leif Ove Andsnes at the season opener, celebrates his 60th birthday in the Pierre Boulez Saal with a selection of important works.

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

18:00

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Classical Music

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Classical Music

03.05.2026

Concert for Zubin Mehta's 90th birthday

Classical Music

03.05.2026

The honorary conductor of the Staatskapelle Berlin is 90 years old. Since the 1990s, he has regularly rehearsed and conducted opera performances and concerts at the Staatskapelle and with the orchestra, often turning them into truly great moments of fulfilling…

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Staatsoper Unter den Linden Staatsoper Unter den Linden

19:00

https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/veranstaltungen/konzert-zum-90-geburtstag-von-zubin-mehta.22105/
Classical Music

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Classical Music

04.05.2026

Grigory Sokolov | piano recital

Classical Music

04.05.2026

Grigory Sokolov transports his audience into the world of the piano with unique sonic magic, flawless technique, and profound devotion. An intense, almost contemplative experience – full of nuances, contrasts, and musical depth.

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56650

Acheter les billets
Blues & Jazz

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Blues & Jazz

05.05.2026

Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic: Nils 70

Blues & Jazz

05.05.2026

Swedish jazz trombonist and singer Nils Landgren, known as "Mr. Red Horn," captivates audiences with his distinctive red trombone and a unique blend of funk, soul, and jazz. His concerts are characterized by captivating energy, virtuoso playing, and a…

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56426
Classical Music

© Peter Adamik

Classical Music

06.05.2026

BAKR KHLEIFI & MISAGH JOOLAEE

Classical Music

06.05.2026

Building on their successful duo debut in 2024, Palestinian-born Bakr Khleifi and Misagh Joolaee, who hails from Iran, present a new program that delves deeper into the classical traditions of Arabic and Persian music.

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

19:30

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Classical Music

© Frederike van der Straeten

Classical Music

07.05.2026 + 2 additional dates

Kirill Petrenko conducts Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky

Classical Music

07.05.2026 + 2 additional dates

With his optimistic Second Symphony, the 31-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven rebelled against his growing deafness. The combative, uncompromising nature of his later works occasionally shines through, although the symphony remains rooted in the perfectly balanced…

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56427
Classical Music

© Joss McKinley

Classical Music

08.05.2026

CHIAROSCURO QUARTET

Classical Music

08.05.2026

“In the beginning, Haydn is always difficult,” says Alina Ibragimova, violinist of the Chiaroscuro Quartet. “He’s not an easy composer to immediately know what to do with. All the quartets and individual movements have completely different characters about…

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

19:30

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Classical Music

© Colette Y Benjamin

Classical Music

09.05.2026

KATHLEEN TAGG, GARETH LUBBE & DIZU PLAATJIES

Classical Music

09.05.2026

Three distinguished South African artists with vastly different musical backgrounds come together to create a special concert project blending composition and improvisation that will have its premiere at the Pierre Boulez Saal.

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Pierre Boulez Saal Pierre Boulez Saal

19:00

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Concerts

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Concerts

10.05.2026

Family Concert: “Pulcinella”

Concerts

10.05.2026

Experience a Sunday full of emotion, imagination, and virtuosity at the Philharmonie Berlin with the family concerts! There will be brilliant chamber music with members of the Berlin Philharmonic or, in the grand finale of the series, the entire orchestra…

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Philharmonie Berlin Philharmonie Berlin

11:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56428
Classical Music

© Julien Mignot

Classical Music

11.05.2026

Quatuor Ébène playing Beethoven

Classical Music

11.05.2026

The internationally acclaimed Quatuor Ébène brings Beethoven's string quartets to the stage with impressive expressiveness, refined sonic culture, and thrilling intensity. Their playing reveals the emotional depth and architectural diversity of these central…

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Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal Philharmonie Berlin – Kammermusiksaal

20:00

https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kalender/56429