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Discover the Elbphilharmonie

By building the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg certainly created a world wide highlight! Our concert hall, with its impressive glass wave architecture and interior furnishings, is unparalleled anywhere else in the world. The old quayside warehouse in the harbour can be seen as the anchor for our city’s maritime tradition. Anyone who has already been lucky to attend a concert at the Elbphilharmonie will confirm – this is where music belongs.

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    You haven't seen Hamburg like this before. Elbphilharmonie Plaza

    Welcome to Hamburg's largest balcony: The unique viewing platform is open to the public and lets you see Hamburg with different eyes!

    Elbphilharmonie Plaza
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    World renowned concert hall and city emblem 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…

    Elbphilharmonie
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    Small location. Great sounds. The Recital Hall

    In addition to the Grand Hall, the Elbphilharmonie also has a chamber music hall and a small studio stage.

    The Recital Hall
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    The sounding heart of the Elbphilharmonie. The Grand Hall

    Deep inside the building is the heart of the Elbphilharmonie: the large concert hall seats approx. 2100 guests.

    The Grand Hall
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    Unique sound architecture The sound architecture of the Elbphilharmonie

    The fact that these experiences can take place at the highest level of sound in the Elbphilharmonie is thanks to a 64-year-old Japanese man with a rare, almost unknown job title: "sound architect". We tell you how the unique sound architecture of the…

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    The sound architecture of the Elbphilharmonie

DISCOVER NOW Events at the Elbphilharmonie

The Elbphilharmonie offers the full range of classical music as well as jazz concerts, solo performances by famous artists and readings.

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    Abenteuer Archäologie Permanent Exhibition

    • 28.04.2026
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event
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    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 28.04.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    Alexander Scheer singt David Bowie

    • 03.05.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    Alina Bock Other

    • 29.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    All New People Theatre

    • 27.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • The English Theatre
    To event
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    Aymen & Amo

    • 30.04.2026
    • 20:00
    • Barclays Arena
    To event
  • Balthasar-Neumann-Chor / Iveta Apkalna / Lionel Sow
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    Balthasar Neumann Choir / Iveta Apkalna / Lionel Sow Classical Music

    • 04.05.2026
    • 20:00
    • Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal)
    To event
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    Blutiger Boden. Die Tatorte des NSU Exhibition

    • 27.04.2026
    • 10:00
    • Altonaer Museum
    To event
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    Cable Trash | Cyberpunk Barabend Workshops

    • 29.04.2026
    • 19:00
    • MS Stubnitz
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    CARE! Wenn aus Liebe Arbeit wird Exhibition

    • 27.04.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum der Arbeit
    To event
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    Cuarteto Rotterdam Other

    • 02.05.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
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    Darf ich mitspielen? (ab 6 Jahre) Theatre

    • 27.04.2026
    • 10:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
    To event
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    Der Freischütz Opera

    • 28.04.2026
    • 19:30
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
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    Die kleine Zauberflöte Theatre

    • 01.05.2026
    • 14:30
    • Allee Theater - Theater für Kinder
    To event
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    Die Sammlung des Deutschen Hafenmuseums Permanent Exhibition

    • 27.04.2026
    • 10:00
    • Deutsches Hafenmuseum
    To event
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    Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN Musicals

    • 28.04.2026
    • 18:30
    • Stage Theater im Hafen
    To event

DISCOVER NOW Around the Elbphilharmonie

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    Hamburg music tradition with international success NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra

    Founded in 1945, the orchestra of NDR Northern German Broadcasting has travelled the globe and is today based at the Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie…

    NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
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    Innovative playfulness meets classical masterpieces Ensemble Resonanz

    With its extraordinary enthusiasm and artistic quality, Ensemble Resonanz is one of the world's leading chamber orchestras.

    Ensemble Resonanz
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    Elbphilharmonie Visitors Center

    At the visitors center, you can get all the information you need and purchase tickets. Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 a.m. - 08.00 p.m.

    Elbphilharmonie Visitors Center

BOOK NOW Offers and Elbphilharmonie experiences

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    Stattreisen - Stadtrundgang - Vom Rathaus bis zur Elbphilharmonie
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    Guided Tour "From the Town Hall to the Elbphilharmonie"

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Artistic highlights Art & Exhibitions

A visit to one of Hamburg’s museums involves rare old pieces on display in our magnificent buildings, but you’ll also find a number of smaller, owner-operated galleries, as well as contemporary art, pop up installations, street art and collections aimed specifically at the littlest visitors.

Art & Exhibitions
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Great productions Theater & Stage Arts

In addition to famous theaters, the stage landscape offers a state opera, raunchy cabaret, impressive dance performances, open-air shows and plays specifically designed for kids.

Theater & Stage Arts
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One city of unlimited music experiences Music in Hamburg

There are a thousand good reasons for embarking on a music-themed trip to Hamburg – from classical and electronic festivals to music history, and from live gigs to club culture, there is plenty to be discovered here.

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