Berliner Philharmonie & Kammermusiksaal

In the location's words:

Initially highly controversial, today undisputedly one of Berlin's landmarks: Hans Scharoun's Philharmonie. In 1956, the architect won the competition to design a new concert hall for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. However, his modern, visionary concept also raised many eyebrows. The building (1960-1963) had to be pushed through against much opposition. In the meantime, the concert hall with its unique architecture and acoustics has become a model for many other concert halls around the world. The Philharmonie can also be visited outside of concerts - virtually or with a guided tour on site. The Chamber Music Hall is the little brother of the Berlin Philharmonie - both architecturally and musically. Its tent-like shape and the concert hall centered around the musicians' podium reflect the concept of the "big" Philharmonie. As a performance venue for the many chamber music groups of the Berliner Philharmoniker, it presents further and varied artistic facets of the orchestra members beyond the symphonic work. But not only that. The chamber music hall also offers a musical forum for other musicians and ensembles - and has done so for more than 25 years.

Frequently asked questions about the Berliner Philharmonie

1. who is the concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker?

Kirill Petrenko has been Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Berliner Philharmoniker since the 2019/20 season. He has held principal positions at the Meininger Theater, the Komische Oper Berlin and the Bavarian State Opera and has conducted at renowned opera houses worldwide, such as the Vienna State Opera, Covent Garden in London, the Paris Opéra national, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Bayreuth Festival. Since his debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker in 2006, he has focused on the classical-romantic repertoire and the performance of unjustly forgotten composers.

2 Where is the Philharmonie in Berlin?

The Philharmonie in Berlin is located in the Tiergarten district. There are various options for getting there. The stops you can get to with the underground or S-Bahn are called "Potsdamer Platz" or "Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park". You can also get to the Philharmonie Berlin by bus or bicycle. If you arrive by car, you can park in the Philharmonie APCOA parking garage. An hour's parking here costs €3, the daily maximum is €20.

3. what's on at the Philharmonie Berlin today?

In addition to the regular lunch concerts and the famous New Year's Eve concert, many other concerts take place at the Philharmonie Berlin. You can view the current program here or browse through the season highlights, or follow the Philharmonie on Rausgegangen Berlin so that you stay up-to-date.

4. is the Philharmonie Berlin barrier-free?

The Philharmonie Berlin is a listed building due to its unique architecture by Hans Scharoun. Unfortunately, it is therefore not possible to guarantee barrier-free access to all areas. Nevertheless, there are some important assistance options for concertgoers with walking, hearing or visual impairments.

Geöffnet von Montag bis Freitag von 15.00 bis 18.00 Uhr, an Samstagen sowie an Sonn- und Feiertagen von 11.00 bis 14.00 Uhr (außer am 24., 25. und 31. Dezember sowie am 1. Januar und 1. Mai)