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Berliner Philharmonie concert hall at night

Berliner Philharmonie is a highly acclaimed contemporary designed concert hall that is home to the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - one of the top-rated orchestras in the world.

The concert hall, designed by architect Hans Scharoun, first opened in 1963. It is renowned for its excellent acoustics and for having a good view of the stage from any seat in the house.

Unlike most concert halls, the orchestra in the Berlin Philharmonic performs from the center of the audience. The ceilings emulate the sloped sides of a tent and the 2440 seats are arranged in terraces around the central stage.

If you sit at the back of the orchestra you can see the conductor face on, just like the performers.

If you love classical music, you'll definitely want to try to take in a concert at the Berlin Philharmonic during your visit.

At 1 pm every Tuesday from September through June they even hold free lunchtime concerts, not in the main hall but in the foyer. These offer a wonderful opportunity to see the venue and enjoy some fabulous music for free.

Berliner Philharmonie is part of the Kulturforum located just west of Potsdamer Platz.

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Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Fees vary by event. Visit the official website for an event calendar. Tuesdays from September through June they hold free lunchtime concerts

Berlin Philharmonic Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 254880

Official Website: Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin Philharmonic Reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Iconic concert hall designed by Hans Scharoun (1893-1972). Even though opened already in 1963, it still looks modern. The hall has superb acoustics as I witnessed tonight in a concert by the Busan Philharmonic as part of the Musik Fest Berlin. And great views of the stage from all seats which are arranged like vineyards around the stage.
Nils Paellmann - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating The Berlin Philharmonie is one of the city’s true cultural gems. Designed by Hans Scharoun, its unique tent-like shape and golden façade make it stand out as an icon of modern architecture. The staff are friendly and professional, and the foyer has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Drinks and snacks during intermissions are a nice touch. Accessibility is generally good, though a few areas could be easier to navigate for people with mobility challenges. I went there for a free concert during the lunch time. That was a outstanding experience. Easily reachable by public transport, and the concert programs are always worldclass. Absolutely worth visiting.
Yusuf Elbir - in the last week

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5 Star Rating I went for the lunch concert! 👌👍 Highly recommend. It gets full quite quick. So best go early. It starts at 13:00. I arrived at 12:30 and it was already quite full. Worth a visit if you are into classical music or starting to get into it! 👌
Juliette Brown - 4 months ago

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5 Star Rating The space is incredible. We sar behind the traditional orchestra seating. I don't believe any seat would be awful. We were amazed!
Linda Smith - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Nice place, good sound reverberation and isolation. Properly organised seats so you can see everything even with tall people sitting in front of you. Friendly stuff. Conditioning!! I went there when it was 33 degrees outside and the place felt like a magic.
Yana K - 3 months ago

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