Sun 13.09.2026 | 13:30

40 years of the Kölner Philharmonie

We're celebrating with you!

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Fri 23.10.2026 | 20:00

Elke Heidenreich

»Neulich im Himmel«

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The world comes to our concert hall

Experience premium concerts featuring leading international and German orchestras with a season ticket

A concert hall (Kölner Philharmonie) filled with an audience applauding a large orchestral performance. The stage is brightly lit, acoustics impressive.

Festival In Motion

Music and dance – a captivating artistic experience

40 Jahre Kölner Philharmonie

The anniversary weekend from 12 to 14 September

Highlights

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Backstage mit Roman Sladek

Daniel Danger im Gespräch mit dem Posaunistender Jazzrausch ...

Backstage mit Ewa Bogusz-Moore

Daniel Danger im Gespräch mit der Intendantin der Kölner Phi...

Charlotte Oelschlegel

»Sundays at four« – moderated concerts for all generations

Charlotte Oelschlegel in conversation with Christoph Vratz

Philipp von Steinaecker mit Mahler Academy Orchestra

Mahler’s Ninth – Farewell or a New Beginning?

A symphony full of big questions – and surprising answers

Belcea Quartet

30 Jahre Belcea Quartet: Krzysztof Chorzelski im Podcast

Vom Rising Star zur Weltspitze

Marie Jacquot / WDR Sinfonieorchester

»One of the best orchestras in the world«

Marie Jacquot on her new role in Cologne