Concert Hall

Open air concerts and events at Berlin's Waldbühne truly have an unforgettable atmosphere. Once you've been to a concert under large trees with the sound of chirping birds around you, you will certainly be back.

Berlin's most famous concert hall, glowing in rich gold, stands at the Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz. The Philharmonie has been home to one of the world's most renowned orchestras since 1963, hosting classical concerts of the highest caliber. Architect Hans Scharoun created a hall that has been copied worldwide but never surpassed.

In the heart of Mitte, directly on Berlin's most famous boulevard, stands one of Europe's most significant opera houses. The Staatsoper Unter den Linden combines almost three centuries of music history with a repertoire that sets international standards. General Music Director Christian Thielemann and the Staatskapelle Berlin are the sonic backbone of this institution.

Indie-stars like ”The Subways”, ”Death Cab for Cutie”, ”The Whitest Boy Alive” or ”Lykke Li” perform regularly on stage at the Astra on the RAW-grounds in Friedrichshain.

Deep beneath the Delphi Filmpalast on Kantstraße in Charlottenburg lies one of Berlin's oldest and most renowned jazz clubs. Since 1975, Quasimodo has been an institution in the live music scene, entertaining its basement audience with jazz, soul, funk, and much more.

Berlin's Olympic Stadium in Charlottenburg is not only a sports arena but also a prime location for open air concerts.

Bathing, relaxing or perhaps getting married? Seebad Friedrichshagen is for all of this the right location.

The New Year's Eve concert by the German Symphony Orchestra Berlin (DSO) with the artists of Circus Roncalli is among the finest things Berlin has to offer for the turn of the year.

The Classic Open Air on Gendarmenmarkt is one of the big open air music events of Berlin!

North Neukölln was considered rather dingy for a long time and was described as a creepy place during pakage tours by its former district Mayor Heinz Buschkowsky. By contrast, the magnificent Heimathafen Neukölln is a highlight with various cultural offerings in a historic Varieté-Theater.

Where Beethoven meets Berlin nights: The Philharmonie at the Kulturforum in Tiergarten is home to one of the world's most renowned orchestras. Spending an evening here with parents or grandparents means experiencing classical music in a hall that is itself an architectural marvel.

A mini electric guitar, a tuba and crazy instruments from everyday objects - in "Das Klingende Museum Berlin" (Museum of Sound), children of all age groups have the most diverse possibilities to make music.

Small anniversary: For 15 years, the Roncalli Christmas Circus has been part of Berlin, and so for the 15th time, it's "Step right up" at Tempodrom at Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg.

The IFA-Sommergarten at Messe Berlin is a popular concert location at night and a place to relax and hang out during the day.

The Dinner & Concert at Charlottenburg Palace is a winter highlight for music lovers and gourmets. Here, classical music meets historical ambiance and a festive menu. The event takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the Great Orangery and offers an atmospheric evening in royal style.

In Charlottenburg, where Prussian history still whispers through the walls, the Great Orangery of Charlottenburg Palace offers classical concerts in a royal setting. Baroque music by candlelight, musicians in historical costumes, and an opulent ambiance make the evening truly special.

One of the most significant brick ruins in Northern Germany is not located in a city, but in the middle of the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve, just over an hour from Berlin. The former Cistercian monastery in the village of Chorin combines medieval architecture with one of Brandenburg's most beautiful music festivals.

The Berlin Olympic Stadium in Charlottenburg got honored the "5-star-stadium" by the UEFA.

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Berlin Cathedral in Berlin-Mitte will be the focal point of festive church music: Bach's Easter Oratorio will resound under the mighty dome, accompanied by services and devotions throughout Holy Week. Classical music, faith, and a breathtaking sense of space directly at Lustgarten.

Kreuzberg's Bi Nuu is owned by the same people as the Lido and the Astra. Their third venue stands out with Indie Rock concerts of unknown bands and the "Rap on Wednesday" event.

In Charlottenburg, directly on Steinplatz, stands a concert hall steeped in Berlin's musical history: The UdK Berlin Concert Hall on Hardenbergstraße was home to the Berlin Philharmonic under Karajan in the 1960s and is now the vibrant heart of the Faculty of Music at one of Europe's most important art universities.

At Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin-Mitte, the French Cathedral stands as one of the most beautiful concert venues in the capital. The acoustics of the historic church hall carry Vivaldi, Bach, and Chopin as if they had been composed specifically for it. History, sound, and a touch of grandeur under one roof.

Well-known stars of Rock and Pop like Lenny Kravitz, Billy Idol and Santana as well as German top acts such as Milky Chance make the medieval fortress Zitadelle Spandau in the months between June and August their stage.

The Tempodrom near Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg offers a huge variety of shows, concerts and events.

Sunday morning on Museum Island, with chamber music by the Staatskapelle Berlin: The museum concerts at the Bode Museum in Mitte combine a classical matinee with sculpture art and café culture to create one of the city's most atmospheric Sunday programs.