SCHLOSS ELMAU Events Calendar

The Schloss Elmau Experience Since more than 100 years concerts & talks with great artists & authors on the pulse of time. Tickets for hotel guests are included in the resort fee.

General information

Dear concert guests,
For hotel guests of Schloss Elmau, admission to all cultural events is included in the resort fee. You can register for the events online via “Book seats” here in the cultural calendar, by phone on +49 8823 18 260 or by text message to +49 1733 1122 77.
Permanent Residents of the region within a radius of 80 km (driving distance) are welcome to purchase tickets, subject to availability (hotels, guesthouses or vacation rentals do not count as a permanent address). Tickets can be purchased online via "Book seats" here in the cultural calendar.
Your culture office team

  • Saturday

    7 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Nikolaj Lund, PR
    ©
    Classical

    Alexej Gerassimez & Emil Kuyumcuyan percussion
    Lucas & Arthur Jussen piano duo

    Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story“
    Works by Fazil Say, Steve Reich et al.

  • Saturday

    14 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Catherine Dokken
    ©
    Classical

    Jean-Guihien Queyras cello
    Javier Perianes piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Queyras plays with “fiery elegance and (...) virtuosity that is only available to the greats” (Harald Eggebrecht, SZ)

    Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op 73
    Schubert: Sonata A minor “Arpeggione“
    De Falla: 7 canciones populares españolas
    Piazzolla: Grand Tango

  • 19 - 22

    Mar 26

    Photo: Alexandre Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    A weekend with Chilly Gonzales

    Finally! Grammy-winner, pianist, composer and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to the concert hall in Elmau, where he takes a seat at the grand piano for two of his legendary evenings with different programmes.

  • Thursday

    19 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Alexandra Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    Chilly Gonzales piano
    “Pianoforte”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Chilly Gonzales combines "musical genius with wit" (SZ)

    Each evening features a different program

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a concert visit with prior reservation.

    Finally! Grammy-winner, pianist, composer and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to the concert hall in Elmau, where he takes a seat at the grand piano for two of his legendary evenings with two different programmes.

  • Saturday

    21 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Alexandra Isard
    ©
    Modern Classical / Jazz

    Chilly Gonzales piano
    “Fortepiano”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Chilly Gonzales is "a gifted live performer who plays his trump cards in concert and improvisation"(NDR)

    Each evening features a different program

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a concert visit with prior reservation.

    Finally! Grammy-winner, pianist, composer and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to the concert hall in Elmau, where he takes a seat at the grand piano for two of his legendary evenings with two different programmes.

  • Tuesday

    24 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Anoush Abrar
    ©
    Classical

    Gautier Capuçon cello
    Nikolai Lugansky piano

    Debussy: Cello sonata D minor
    Brahms: Cello sonata F major
    Rachmaninoff: Cello sonata G minor

  • Sunday

    5 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Konzert am Ostersonntag
    Daniel Hope Violine
    Aydar Gaynullin Akkordeon
    „Eine musikalische Reise um die Welt“

  • 6 - 12

    Apr 26

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    After Easter, star violinist Daniel Hope will be performing his fifth Music Week at Schloss Elmau. The internationally acclaimed musician, presenter and programme maker has invited numerous friends to Schloss Elmau. The programme includes chamber music concerts and jazz in the bar.
    with Daniel Hope & Friends (Joscho Stephan et al.)

    Program:
    Mon, 6 April opening concert
    Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat further concerts (Wednesday no concert)
    Fri, 10 April 9:30 pm late night jazz
    Sun, 12 April day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    FESTIVAL PACAKGE: COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 6 nights and more, arrival Mon, 6 April
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
    Book your room here!


    Other dates of stay possible

  • Monday

    6 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Tibor Bozi, PR
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Eröffnungskonzert
    Daniel Hope Violine
    Jaques Ammon Klavier

  • Tuesday

    7 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Bailey Davidson
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Kelley O'Connor, Mezzo
    Jacques Ammon, Klavier
    Adrien LaMarca, Viola
    Josephine Knight, Cello
    Stephane Logerot, Bass

  • Thursday

    9 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Waldhecker
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Kelley O'Connor, Mezzo
    Adrien LaMarca, Viola
    Josephine Knight, Cello tbc
    Stephane Logerot, Bass
    Joscho Stephan, Gitarre

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Harald Hoffmann
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Tanja Sonc, Violine
    Adrien LaMarca, Viola
    Josephine Knight, Cello tbc
    Jacques Ammon, Klavier

    Brahms Klavierquintett und Beethoven Klavierquartett Es-Dur WoO 36.1

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Joel Heyd
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Late Night Jazz

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Joscho Stephan, Gitarre
    Stephane Logerot, Bass
    Jacques Ammon, Klavier

  • Saturday

    11 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Tibor Bozi
    ©
    5. Daniel Hope-Woche

    Abschlusskonzert
    Daniel Hope Violine
    & Friends
    „IRISH ROOTS“
    Warum Sie dieses Konzert besuchen sollten:
    Klassik trifft Traditionals – Star-Geiger Daniel Hope widmet sich der farbenreichen und mitreißenden irischen Musik und spürt seinen „Irish Roots“ nach

    Daniel Hope, Violine
    Simos Papanas, Violine
    Markellos Chryssikos, Cembalo
    Nicola Mosca, Cello
    Emanuele Forni, Gitarre
    Michael Metzler, Perkussion

    Irische Traditionals und Werke von Purcell, Vivaldi et al.

    Die tiefe Verbundenheit zur Grünen Insel verdankt Daniel Hope seinem Urgroßvater. In Stücken wie „Danny Boy“ und Vivaldis „L'estro armonico“-Konzerten bringt der Geigenstar nun diesen Teil seiner musikalischen DNA zum Ausdruck und verbindet meisterhaft Klassik mit irischen Traditionals.

  • 14 - 17

    May 26

    Wolfgang Haffner - Jazz

    Wolfgang Haffner zum 50jährigen Bühnenjubiläum

    After Easter, star violinist Daniel Hope will be performing his fifth Music Week at Schloss Elmau. The internationally acclaimed musician, presenter and programme maker has invited numerous friends to Schloss Elmau. The programme includes chamber music concerts and jazz in the bar.
    with Daniel Hope & Friends (Joscho Stephan et al.)

    Program:
    Mon, 6 April opening concert
    Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat further concerts (Wednesday no concert)
    Fri, 10 April 9:30 pm late night jazz
    Sun, 12 April day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    FESTIVAL PACAKGE: COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 6 nights and more, arrival Mon, 6 April
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
    Book your room here!


    Other dates of stay possible

  • Thursday

    14 May

    2026

    Photo: Antje Wiech
    ©
    Wolfgang Haffner - Jazz

    Wolfgang Haffner Trio
    “Life Rhythm“
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Germany's “best“ (Die Welt) and “coolest“ (ARD ttt) drummer presents his latest album

    LISTEN IN HERE

    Germany's "best" (Die Welt) and "coolest" (ARD ttt) drummer as well as the "most important drummer of his generation" (Süddeutsche Zeitung) - these are all superlatives with which Wolfgang Haffner is honoured by the experts. On this evening, the two-time ECHO Jazz Award winner will present his latest album ‘Life Rhythm’ with his trio, which will be released by ACT in autumn 2024.

  • Saturday

    16 May

    2026

    Photo: PR, ACT
    ©
    World

    Abel Selaocoe cello, voice & electronics
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The South African cellist Abel Selaocoe overwhelms audiences worldwide with his vital performance and expressive stage presence


    LISTEN!

    South African cellist Abel Selaocoe redefines the parameters of the cello: he moves effortlessly through a variety of genres, from collaborations with world musicians and beatboxers to classical solo concerts. He combines virtuoso performance with improvisation, singing and body percussion and has a particular interest in rethinking concert programmes and highlighting connections between Western and non-Western musical traditions.

  • Wednesday

    20 May

    2026

    Photo: Norbert Kniat
    ©
    Classical

    Víkingur Ólafsson piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Star pianist and Grammy Award winner Víkingur Ólafsson presents his new programme, in which he combines Beethoven sonatas with works by Bach and Schubert

    Beethoven: Sonata E minor Op 90 & Sonata E major Op 109
    & other works by Bach & Schubert

    Concert duration ca. 80 min. without interval

    After his mammoth project of the Goldberg Variations, which he performed 88 times last season - including three times at Schloss Elmau - Víkingur Ólafsson is designing this concert around some of Ludwig van Beethoven's piano sonatas.

  • 21 - 28

    Jun 26

    Photo: Caspar David Friedrich
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Week of Romanticism

    An entire week of concerts and lectures will be devoted to illuminating the fascinating panorama of musical Romanticism: Great musicians and exquisite formations will bring to life major works from that era.
    with Grigory Sokolov, Leif Ove Andsnes, dem Belcea Quartet et al.

    Program:
    Sun, 21 June day of arrival & 8:30 pm opening concert
    Mon, 22 – Sat, 27 June one concert per evening & 1-2 matinee events
    Sun, 28 June day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    FESTIVAL PACKAGE – ONE COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    7 nights, arrivel Sun, 21 June
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more
    Book your room here!


    other dates of stay possible

  • Saturday

    27 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Egbert Krupp_Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Grigory Sokolov piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    "Among all the pianists who have existed and still exist, Grigory Sokolov is in a category of his own." (Jan Brachmann, FAZ)

    Concert-experienced children aged 10 and above, who can sit still during the concert, are welcome to attend.

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a concert visit with prior reservation.

    The unique character of music played live is a crucial aspect of understanding the expressive beauty and compelling honesty of Grigory Sokolov's art. His poetic interpretations, which come alive with mystical intensity in the concert hall, are based on an in-depth knowledge of the repertoire. His programmes span the entire history of music: from transcriptions of sacred polyphony of the Middle Ages and works by Couperin, Rameau and Bach, to the Classical and Romantic repertoire and key compositions of the 20th century. Now Grigory Sokolov returns to Schloss Elmau – with what is sure to be a compelling and impressive concert evening.

  • 2 - 5

    Jul 26

    Photo: Julia Wesely
    ©
    Classical

    Patricia Kopatchinskaja plays Beethoven

    In two concerts with her congenial piano partner, the exceptional violinist dedicates herself to one of the most important compendia of violin literature.

    Program
    Thu, 2 July day of arrival & 8:30 pm concert I Sat, 4 July concert II So, 5. Juli day of departure

  • Thursday

    2 Jul

    2026

    Photo: MarcoBorggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin
    Jonas Ahonen piano

    Why you must attend this concert:
    In two concerts with her congenial piano partner, the exceptional violinist dedicates herself to one of the most important compendia of violin literature.

    Beethoven: Sonatas for violin and piano

  • Saturday

    4 Jul

    2026

    Photo: MarcoBorggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin
    Jonas Ahonen piano

    Why you must attend this concert:
    In two concerts with her congenial piano partner, the exceptional violinist dedicates herself to one of the most important compendia of violin literature.

    Beethoven: Sonatas for violin and piano

  • Saturday

    18 Jul

    2026

    Photo: Johanna Berghorn
    ©
    Classical

    Jeneba Kanneh-Mason piano

    Chopin: Klaviersonate Nr. 3 op. 58 et al.