Festlich beleuchtetes Treppenhaus der Laeiszhalle mit stuckverzierter Decke und Publikum in Abendgarderobe
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Classical Music live

MAXIMUM MUSICAL ENJOYMENT The sound of the Hamburg orchestras

Hanseatic music history dates back to the 17th century. Even today, Hamburg plays at the forefront of classical music, whether it's traditional or contemporary pieces. The Elbphilharmonie, the Laeiszhalle, the bunker on St. Pauli, churches and open-air concerts provide space for ensembles, orchestras, choirs and soloists.

  • JS Bach: Passionstrilogie im Mariendom I
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    JS Bach: Passionstrilogie im Mariendom III

    • 28.03.2026
    • 18:00
    • St. Marien-Dom
    To event
  • Lohengrin
    © Jörg Landsberg

    Lohengrin Opera

    • 28.03.2026
    • 18:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • NDR Vokalensemble / Klaas Stok
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    Bach: Johannes-Passion / Klaas Stok Classical Music

    • 28.03.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Kammerkonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg
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    Symphoniker Hamburg / Chamber Concert Classical Music

    • 29.03.2026
    • 11:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Stefan Bonev / Klavierkonzert
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    Stefan Bonev, piano Classical Music

    • 29.03.2026
    • 11:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
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    Moderne Romantik: Werkstattkonzert - Akkordeonprojektorchester Hamburg

    • 29.03.2026
    • 15:00
    • Gymnasium Dörpsweg
    To event
  • NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Alexander Melnikov / Tabita Berglund
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    NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Alexander Melnikov / Tabita Berglund

    • 29.03.2026
    • 16:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Tabita Berglund
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    NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Tabita Berglund

    • 29.03.2026
    • 18:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Die grosse Stille
    © Laura Schaeffer

    Die grosse Stille Opera

    • 29.03.2026
    • 19:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Louisa Sophia Jefferson
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    Louisa Sophia Jefferson / Piano Recital Classical Music

    • 31.03.2026
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Anna Vinnitskaya / Juraj Valčuha
    © Marco Borggreve

    Anna Vinnitskaya, piano Classical Music

    • 31.03.2026
    • 19:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Fortbildung für Lehrer:innen
    © Maximilian Probst

    Fortbildung für Lehrer:innen Opera

    • 01.04.2026
    • 16:30
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper (Orchesterprobensaal)
    To event
  • The Trumpet Shall Sound
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    The Trumpet Shall Sound Classical Music

    • 01.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Orchester der Oper Zürich / Regula Mühlemann / Gianandrea Noseda
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    Zurich Opera Orchestra / Regula Mühlemann / Gianandrea Noseda Classical Music

    • 01.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg / Elena Bashkirova / Nabil Shehata
    © Peter Adamik

    Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg / Elena Bashkirova / Nabil Shehata Classical Music

    • 02.04.2026
    • 11:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Bach, Feininger und DJ: Open House in der Kunsthalle
    © Fred Dott

    Bach, Feininger und DJ: Open House in der Kunsthalle Classical Music

    • 02.04.2026
    • 18:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Die grosse Stille
    © Laura Schaeffer

    Die grosse Stille Opera

    • 02.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Orchestre des Champs-Élysées / Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe
    © Michiel Hendryckx

    Bach: Matthäus-Passion Classical Music

    • 02.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Lohengrin
    © Jörg Landsberg

    Lohengrin Opera

    • 03.04.2026
    • 16:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Bach & Brahms: Zwischen Sehnsucht und Sturm
    © Thorsten Strunz

    Bach & Brahms: Zwischen Sehnsucht und Sturm Classical Music

    • 04.04.2026
    • 15:00
    • C. Bechstein Centrum Hamburg
    To event
  • Il trovatore
    © Brinkhoff / Mögenburg

    Il trovatore

    • 04.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event

Here you can experience classic concerts live Concert venues for classical music in Hamburg

The Elbphilharmonie is one of the world's most famous concert halls for classical music, but you can also enjoy great classical concerts in the Laeiszhalle, for example, at open-air concerts or even in churches.

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Elbphilharmonie

Hamburg has a new cultural landmark! The Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall represents an unprecedented synthesis of the arts - architecture, music and the unique location in the middle of the Hamburg harbour. More than 2.6 million guests have already attended over 1,000 concerts!

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Elbphilharmonie

Platz der Deutschen Einheit
20457 Hamburg

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FABRIK

One of the most famous cultural and communication centres in Germany is located in the building of a former machine factory.

FABRIK
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Fabrik

Barnerstr. 36
22765 Hamburg

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Kampnagel

Kampnagel enjoys worldwide recognition as an international production house. It offers a multi-faceted platform for contemporary performing arts, as well as for concerts, conferences and a diverse range of festivals and thematic focuses.

Kampnagel
Kampnagel

Kampnagel

Jarrestr. 20
22303 Hamburg

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Kulturkirche Altona

Pop, rock, classical music, folk, jazz, poetry slams, (children's) theatre - the Kulturkirche Altona offers a variety of cultural services

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Cultural church Altona

Kulturkirche Altona gemeinnützige GmbH

Bei der Johanniskirche 22
22767 Hamburg

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Laeiszhalle

The first house on the square: The Laeiszhalle is Hamburg's traditional venue for exquisite musical experiences with a special focus on early music, recitals, chamber music and jazz.

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Laeiszhalle

Johannes-Brahms-Platz
20355 Hamburg

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St. Michaelis Church

Hamburg has many large churches - but only one "Michel": On its platform 106 metres high, there is a fabulous (and breezy) view of Hamburg, the port and the surrounding countryside - one that should not be missed!

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Michel - St. Michaelis Kirche

Englische Planke 1
20459 Hamburg

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St. Petri

Hamburg's oldest existing church is located directly in the current shopping district on Mönckebergstrasse, and it is named after the apostle and martyr Peter, who is depicted with a key as the "gatekeeper of heaven".

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St. Petri

Kreuslerstraße 6
20095 Hamburg

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DISCOVER NOW Culture & Music in Hamburg

Beleuchtete Bühne des ELBJAZZ Festivals im Hamburger Hafen mit Menschenmenge und Hafenkränen bei Abenddämmerung.
© Jörg Schwalfenberg

From live club to Elbjazz festival Jazz live

It grooves, swings and sounds in Hamburg: Jazz is an established part of the Hanseatic city's live music scene. Jazz lovers will find a daily concert schedule between the Alster and the Elbe in traditional clubs like the Cotton Club or new locations like Halle 424.

Jazz live
Moderne Glasfassade der Hamburgischen Staatsoper bei Tag mit Fahnen und Autos im Vordergrund.
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From Strauss to Verdi Ballet & Opera

If you like, Hamburg offers many facets of musical stage entertainment: the more than 300-year-old State Opera, the Ballet, the Chamber Opera in Altona or the Opera Loft in the HafenCity.

Ballet & Opera
Detailansicht der historischen Backsteinfassade der Hamburgischen Kunsthalle im warmen Abendlicht.
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Important collections & great art Museums

Valuable art, maritime objects of daily use, archaeological finds and children's books - Hamburg's museum landscape has a place to go for almost every taste.

Museums

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