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.

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    Frauenliebe und -sterben Opera

    • 17.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Bachfest Hamburg / Abschlusskonzert
    © Vanessa Daly

    Bachfest Hamburg / Final Concert Classical Music

    • 17.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    Vito Nicola Paradiso bei den Hamburger Gitarrentagen Classical Music

    • 18.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Kulturpalast Hamburg
    To event
  • Madama Butterfly
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    Madama Butterfly Opera

    • 18.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
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    Opern-Slam Opera

    • 18.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • OPERNLOFT
    To event
  • Haydn-Orchester Hamburg / Alexey Botvinov
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    Haydn-Orchester Hamburg / Alexey Botvinov Classical Music

    • 18.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester / Johan Dalene / Jukka-Pekka Saraste
    © Mats Bäcker

    NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra / Johan Dalene / Jukka-Pekka Saraste Classical Music

    • 19.04.2026
    • 11:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Stockhausen für Kinder: Michaels Reise
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    Stockhausen for children: Michael's journey Opera

    • 19.04.2026
    • 11:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper (Opera stabile)
    To event
  • Hamburger Orchestergemeinschaft / Carlotta Nordmann / Wolf Tobias Maximilian Müller
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    Hamburger Orchestergemeinschaft / Carlotta Nordmann / Wolf Tobias Maximilian Müller Classical Music

    • 19.04.2026
    • 11:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Elektra
    © Monika Rittershaus

    Elektra

    • 19.04.2026
    • 15:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Symphoniker Hamburg / Nelson Goerner / Sylvain Cambreling
    © Marco Borggreve

    Symphoniker Hamburg / Nelson Goerner / Sylvain Cambreling Classical Music

    • 19.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Le Concert Olympique / Kit Armstrong / Jan Caeyers Classical Music

    • 19.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Stockhausen für Kinder: Michaels Reise
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    Stockhausen for children: Michael's journey Opera

    • 20.04.2026
    • 11:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper (Opera stabile)
    To event
  • Yixuan Hu
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    Yixuan Hu Classical Music

    • 20.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Symphoniker Hamburg / Clara-Jumi Kang / Sylvain Cambreling
    © Marco Borggreve

    Symphoniker Hamburg / Clara-Jumi Kang / Sylvain Cambreling Classical Music

    • 20.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Kammerkonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg
    © Thies Rätzke

    Symphoniker Hamburg / Lunch Concert

    • 21.04.2026
    • 12:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Brahms-Foyer)
    To event
  • Quatuor Ébène / Martin Fröst
    © Nikolaj Lund

    NDR Chamber Music Concert / Martin Fröst Classical Music

    • 21.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Philharmonia Orchestra / Sol Gabetta / Santtu-Matias Rouvali
    © Julia Wesely

    Czech Philharmonic / Sol Gabetta / Semyon Bychkov Classical Music

    • 21.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Stockhausen für Kinder: Michaels Reise
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    Stockhausen for children: Michael's journey Opera

    • 22.04.2026
    • 11:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper (Opera stabile)
    To event
  • Frauenliebe und -sterben
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    Frauenliebe und -sterben Opera

    • 22.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Talente entecken: Svetlana Andreeva / Klavierabend
    © Martin Shields

    Discover Talent: Svetlana Andreeva / Piano Recital Classical Music

    • 22.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Tschechische Philharmonie / Semyon Bychkov
    © Chris Christodoulou

    Czech Philharmonic / Semyon Bychkov Classical Music

    • 22.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Der Freischütz
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    Der Freischütz

    • 23.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Albert Schweitzer Jugendorchester / Martin Löhr / Sebastian Beckedorf
    © Thomas Falk

    Symphoniker Hamburg / Chamber Concert Classical Music

    • 23.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    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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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".

St. Petri
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St. Petri

Kreuslerstraße 6
20095 Hamburg

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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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