Education programme 2025/26

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!

Dates and tickets

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.

Sat 06 June 2026, 10:00 Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Carley Josephine Marholin choreography and dance
Giordan Cruz choreography and dance
Sarah Jeanne Babits stage direction
Julia Schnittger stage and costumes

Only available by subscription

Sat 06 June 2026, 11:30 Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Only available by subscription

Sun 07 June 2026, 10:00 Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Only available by subscription

Sun 07 June 2026, 11:30 Chamber Music Hall Upper Foyer

Interactive concert: “Juchhe!”

Only available by subscription

Three people stand on stage in front of empty chairs and musical instruments, with a large young STAR sign lit up behind them. One person holds a clarinet, another holds a microphone.

Tue 09 June 2026, 11:00 Chamber Music Hall

youngSTAR Festival

Works by

Festival for school ensembles

Dienstag, 09.06.2026 – 11 Uhr
Concert Band (Gustav-Heinemann-Oberschule, Berlin)
Mini-Bigband (Käthe-Kollwitz-Gymnasium, Berlin)
Lily Band (Lily-Braun-Gymnasium, Berlin)
Mazel Tones (Jüdisches Gymnasium Moses Mendelssohn, Berlin)

With works by Lloyd Webber, Boone and others

Mittwoch, 10.06.2026 – 11 Uhr
Schulorchester des Carl-von-Ossietzky Gymnasiums
Scholl Bigband (Sophie-Scholl-Schule, Berlin)
The Five Secrets (Friedrich-Engels-Gymnasium, Berlin)
GHG Jazz Owls (Georg-Herwegh-Gymnasium, Berlin)

With works by Piazzolla, Adele, Gershwin and others

Donnerstag, 11.06.2026 – 11 Uhr
Kammerorchester (Arndt-Gymnasium Dahlem, Berlin)
Clay Big Band (Clay-Schule, Berlin)
Humboldt-Chor (Humboldt-Gymnasium, Berlin)
La Noche en la Luna (Freie Walddorf Schule, Berlin)

With works by Márquez, The Beatles, Queen and others

Freitag, 12.06.2026 – 10 Uhr (Vokalhelden-Mitsingkonzert)
Vokalhelden
Judith Kamphues Chorleitung
Victor Sepúlveda Rodriguez Chorleitung
Mark Wyand Saxofon und Klarinette
Peter Schindler Klavier
Arne Jansen Gitarre
Piotr Zimnik Kontrabass
Franz Schindlbeck Schlagzeug

With works by Hambrock, Hoffknecht, Forster and others

Free admission, closed school event

Wed 10 June 2026, 11:00 Chamber Music Hall

youngSTAR Festival

Works by

Festival for school ensembles