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Berliner Philharmoniker

Family concert
For children from 6 years old

Interactive concerts
For children aged 3 to 5

Guided family tours
For children from 4 years old

 

Projects
Be Phil Orchestra Salzburg Easter Festival 
youngSTAR-Festival
Open Day
 

Picture: Timothy Mah

Shared musical experiences foster a sense of togetherness – even in uncertain times. This connection becomes even more powerful when people engage creatively with music. This is the spirit informing our education projects for all age groups – both in Berlin and on tour around the world. In our Be Phil Orchestra, hosted during the Easter Festival in Salzburg, we make music together with amateur instrumentalists. 

We celebrate the fifth anniversary of the youngSTAR Festival for school ensembles and open our doors to the entire city during our Open Day at the Philharmonie. As our motto #SharingMusic suggests, we combine a passion for music with democratic values, creating experiences that engage all the senses and inspire visions of a world worth living in.

Alongside the Be Phil Orchestra in Salzburg, our second major education initiative is the biennial Open Day at the Philharmonie Berlin. On 21 June 2026, people of all ages are invited to discover the Philharmonie and experience the Berliner Philharmoniker up close. 

Two highly successful formats celebrate their fifth anniversary this season: our interactive concerts for young listeners aged 3 and up, and the youngSTAR Festival for school ensembles. Our much-loved family concerts also continue, with chief conductor Kirill Petrenko and members of the Berliner Philharmoniker joining as presenters and performers.

The Berliner Philharmoniker’s education programme – supported from its inception by our partner Deutsche Bank – has been creating spaces for encounter and exchange for 23 years. Last season alone, more than 100,000 people took part in our education activities.

For those curious about what happens behind the scenes, our family tours offer a glimpse into the Philharmonie. These guided visits not only introduce our world-famous concert hall, but also bring it to life with sound. Curiosity and participation are encouraged!

A vibrant concert hall with festive Christmas decorations on stage. The audience, seated in curved rows, is thrilled and cheering. Colourful lights and seasonal décor create a joyful and atmospheric setting.

Main Auditorium

Family Concert: “Holy Viola!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker:
Diyang Mei viola
Ulrich Knörzer viola
Sebastian Krunnies viola
Joaquín Riquelme García viola
Matthew Hunter viola
Tobias Reifland viola
Wolfgang Talirz viola
Martin von der Nahmer viola
Matthew McDonald double bass
Stanislaw Pajak double bass
Gunars Upatnieks double bass
Janusz Widzyk double bass
Franz Schindlbeck drums

Sarah Willis horn, concept and presentation

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A vibrant concert hall with festive Christmas decorations on stage. The audience, seated in curved rows, is thrilled and cheering. Colourful lights and seasonal décor create a joyful and atmospheric setting.

Main Auditorium

Family Concert: “Holy Viola!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker:
Diyang Mei viola
Ulrich Knörzer viola
Sebastian Krunnies viola
Joaquín Riquelme García viola
Matthew Hunter viola
Tobias Reifland viola
Wolfgang Talirz viola
Martin von der Nahmer viola
Matthew McDonald double bass
Stanislaw Pajak double bass
Gunars Upatnieks double bass
Janusz Widzyk double bass
Franz Schindlbeck drums

Sarah Willis horn, concept and presentation

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An artist in a green sweater and a knitted hat entertains the audience with a yellow prop. The scene is lively and colorful, capturing the attention of children and other attendees.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Kawumm!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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An artist in a green sweater and a knitted hat entertains the audience with a yellow prop. The scene is lively and colorful, capturing the attention of children and other attendees.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Kawumm!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Only available by subscription

An artist in a green sweater and a knitted hat entertains the audience with a yellow prop. The scene is lively and colorful, capturing the attention of children and other attendees.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Kawumm!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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The image shows a classical orchestra on stage, surrounded by vibrant, colorful lighting and a video projection. The audience watches the performance attentively, while visible spotlights illuminate the scene.

Main Auditorium

Family concert: “Hommage à Paul Klee”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Andreas Wittmann conductor
Silver-Garburg Piano Duo
Rufus Beck narrator

Sándor Veress
Hommage à Paul Klee, Fantasy for two pianos and string orchestra

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An artist in a green sweater and a knitted hat entertains the audience with a yellow prop. The scene is lively and colorful, capturing the attention of children and other attendees.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Kawumm!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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An interactive concert with four artists on stage: two musicians in suits with string instruments and two clowns in colourful outfits. The audience, including children, watch with rapt attention.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Ahoi!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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An interactive concert with four artists on stage: two musicians in suits with string instruments and two clowns in colourful outfits. The audience, including children, watch with rapt attention.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Ahoi!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Only available by subscription

An interactive concert with four artists on stage: two musicians in suits with string instruments and two clowns in colourful outfits. The audience, including children, watch with rapt attention.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Ahoi!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Only available by subscription

An interactive concert with four artists on stage: two musicians in suits with string instruments and two clowns in colourful outfits. The audience, including children, watch with rapt attention.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Ahoi!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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An actor in period dress stands in front of an orchestra with an expressive expression on his face. The musicians are laughing and playing string instruments in a concert hall.

Main Auditorium

Family Concert: “Oper erzählt”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Jelka Weber idea and concept
Tilman Birr concept, text and narrator

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Children watch a colourful performance with musicians playing the violin and cello. Bright, round lights and decorations can be seen in the background.

Education
Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Tschakka!”

Members of the Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

Tschakka!

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Children watch a colourful performance with musicians playing the violin and cello. Bright, round lights and decorations can be seen in the background.

Education
Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Tschakka!”

Members of the Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

Tschakka!

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Children watch a colourful performance with musicians playing the violin and cello. Bright, round lights and decorations can be seen in the background.

Education
Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Tschakka!”

Members of the Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

Tschakka!

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Only available by subscription

Children watch a colourful performance with musicians playing the violin and cello. Bright, round lights and decorations can be seen in the background.

Education
Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Tschakka!”

Members of the Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

Tschakka!

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Only available by subscription

On stage are members of the orchestra with Kirill Petrenko, several cellists and other musicians playing various instruments. Two large works of art can be seen in the background.

Main Auditorium

Family Concert: “Pulcinella”

Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill Petrenko conductor and co-presentation
Philipp Bohnen presentation

Igor Stravinsky
Pulcinella, Suite (revised version from 1949)

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Children applaud the performers in colourful costumes on stage. The audience sits on the floor and watches the lively show. Bright lights and colourful decor create a cheerful atmosphere.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Children applaud the performers in colourful costumes on stage. The audience sits on the floor and watches the lively show. Bright lights and colourful decor create a cheerful atmosphere.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Only available by subscription

Children applaud the performers in colourful costumes on stage. The audience sits on the floor and watches the lively show. Bright lights and colourful decor create a cheerful atmosphere.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Only available by subscription

Children applaud the performers in colourful costumes on stage. The audience sits on the floor and watches the lively show. Bright lights and colourful decor create a cheerful atmosphere.

Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

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Only available by subscription

Chamber Music Hall

youngSTAR Festival

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Free admission, closed school event

Chamber Music Hall

youngSTAR Festival

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Free admission, closed school event

Chamber Music Hall

youngSTAR Festival

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Free admission, closed school event

Main Auditorium

youngSTAR Festival

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Vokalhelden-Mitsingkonzert - free admission, registration via the Vokalhelden website

A large crowd gathers in front of a modern, gold-coloured building, the Philharmonie Berlin, with a unique architectural design. On this sunny day, people sit and stand, tents and colourful balloons add to the festive atmosphere.

Philharmonie

Open day

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