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A colorful group performs on stage in front of a seated audience. The spectators are attentive and smiling.
»You can instantly feel how music connects people. Every beat, every sound becomes part of something bigger – it’s an incredible feeling.«
Dana Panahi, participant in the percussion workshop

Music brings people together – especially when you make it yourself.
Whether it’s the community choir concert project, the Cologne Citizens’ Orchestra, the Citizens’ Choir or sing-along concerts: here you can become part of the sound of the Kölner Philharmonie.

Save the Date: Philharmonic Open Day on 3 October 2026!
A group of musicians in orange hoodies (Youth Brass Band NRW e.V.) sit happily behind music stands, appearing to prepare for a performance.

Community-Projekt mit der Youth Brass Band NRW 2026

Als Blechbläser:in mitspielen bei der Offenen Philharmonie am 3. Oktober! FIND OUT MORE
A group of people in colorful traditional clothing stands on a stage, apparently singing together.

Community-Chorkonzertprojekt 2026

Im Mittelpunkt des diesjährigen Projekts steht das Thema Verbindung – als lebendiges und präsentes Miteinander, als klangliches In-Beziehung-Treten und als das, was darüber hinaus nachhallt. FIND OUT MORE
A musical ensemble in formal attire performs on a green rooftop with a city skyline in the background.

Impuls Plus

Einführung und Konzertbesuch für Gruppen MEHR ERFAHREN

Cologne Citizens' Orchestra and Cologne Citizens' Choir of the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne

Für alle, die mehr als nur zuhören wollen.
Hier musizieren Laien und Profis gemeinsam auf der Bühne.

Bürgerorchester des Gürzenich Orchester Köln

Cologne Citizens' Orchestra

The Cologne Citizens’ Orchestra unites local musicians and professionals – sharing music, community and the joy of playing together. Learn more on guerzenich-orchester.de
Bürgerchor des Gürzenich-Orchester Köln

Cologne Citizens' Choir

Singing is pure joy – in the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne’s Citizens’ Choir, people from all walks of life come together to experience how music connects and lights up the Kölner Philharmonie. Learn more on guerzenich-orchester.de

Sing-along concerts by Westdeutscher Rundfunk

Pop mal anders: Starke Stimmen | WDR@Philharmonie

WDR is inviting school choirs from across North Rhine-Westphalia to perform pop songs alongside Vocal Journey and the WDR Funkhaus Orchestra. Concert on Thursday 17 June 2027; registration closes on Wednesday 27 January 2027. Learn more at wdr.de