Where the World Comes to Play

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.

Fri 23.10.2026 | 20:00

Elke Heidenreich

»Neulich im Himmel«

A person (Elke Heidenreich) sits against a deep red background, wearing a striped blouse and dark jacket, with a soft expression.

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.

Festival In Motion

Music and dance – a captivating artistic experience

40 Jahre Kölner Philharmonie

The anniversary weekend from 12 to 14 September

A crowded concert hall with a »Offene Philharmonie« program on a spectator's lap in the foreground.

Offene Philharmonie

FLOW – Ein Tag voller Musik Mehr erfahren

Highlights

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Backstage mit Roman Sladek

Daniel Danger im Gespräch mit dem Posaunisten der 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