Mon 29.06.2026 | 20:00

Grigory Sokolov

Beethoven | Schubert

Grigory Sokolov: A pianist with gray hair plays passionately on a grand piano on stage, with flower arrangement in the background.

Mon 19.10.2026 | 20:00

Igor Levit

Beethoven

A man dressed in black (Igor Levit) sits against a dark background. He is wearing glasses and gesturing with his hands.

Tue 15.09.2026 | 20:00

Alice Sara Ott

Beethoven | Field

A Woman (Alice Sara Ott) in black outfit sits barefoot on a piano bench in front of a grand piano, looking thoughtful and serious.

In Motion

Music and dance – a captivating artistic experience

A packed concert hall with an orchestra (Gürzenich-Orchester Köln) performing on stage. Audience members are seated, attentively watching the performance.

Gürzenich-Orchester Köln

The Gürzenich-Orchester Köln has deep roots in the city – yet is also internationally renowned. To the concerts

A large orchestra (WDR Sinfonieorchester) performs in a lit concert hall with an audience. The musicians are standing to receive applause.

WDR Sinfonieorchester

The WDR Sinfonieorchester is one of Germany’s leading orchestras. The ensemble is distinguished by its regional presence and its national and international reputation. To the concerts

40 Jahre Kölner Philharmonie

The anniversary weekend from 12 to 14 September

Highlights

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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

Mars and Moon

Der eResponse-Soundwalk

Invitation pour la création du Quatuor pour la fin du Temps réalisée par un détenu du Stalag de Görlitz

Quatuor pour la fin du Temps

Ein eindrucksvolles, zeitloses musikalisches Meisterwerk

Lucia Cadotsch

Lucia Cadotsch – a voice with an unmistakable sound

A conversation about time, sound and hearing the spaces betw...

Jan Lisiecki

Der Pianist Jan Lisiecki

Virtuosität ohne Attitüde. Tiefe ohne Schwere.