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

  • 14 - 17

    May 26

    Wolfgang Haffner – Jazz

    Wolfgang Haffner on his 50th stage anniversary

    Wolfgang Haffner has been at home on every continent for five decades. He has played with the greatest jazz musicians and feels equally at home in a wide variety of styles. Anyone who has ever seen him live is captivated by his playing – he brings so much joy and positive energy to the stage. Schloss Elmau has long since become his second home. We are therefore celebrating his anniversary with two very special concerts.

  • Thursday

    14 May

    2026

    Photo: Antje Wiech
    ©
    Wolfgang Haffner – Jazz

    Wolfgang Haffner Trio
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Germany's “best” (Die Welt) and “coolest” (ARD ttt) drummer in a trio

    Simon Oslender, keys
    Thomas Stieger, bass
    Wolfgang Haffner, drums

    LISTEN

    Germany's “best” (Die Welt) and “coolest” (ARD ttt) drummer, as well as the “most important drummer of his generation” (Süddeutsche Zeitung) – these are just some of the superlatives used by experts to describe Wolfgang Haffner. 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
    ©
    Wolfgang Haffner – Jazz

    Shantel vocals, guitar, DJ
    Wolfgang Haffner Trio drums
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The German DJ, producer and musician is known for his unique fusion of Balkan beats, electronic and world music.

    Simon Oslender, keys
    Thomas Stieger, bass
    Wolfgang Haffner, drums

    LISTEN

  • Wednesday

    20 May

    2026

    Photo: Norbert Kniat
    ©
    Classical

    Yuja Wang piano

  • 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.

  • 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

    11 Jul

    2026

    Photo: Sammy Hart
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    Classical

    Lisa Batiashvili violin
    Schumann Quartett string quartet
    Nino Gvetadze piano

    Chausson: Concert for violin, string quartet and piano et al.

  • Saturday

    18 Jul

    2026

    Photo: Johanna Berghorn
    ©
    Classical

    Jeneba Kanneh-Mason piano

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

  • 10 - 15

    Nov 26

    Photo: Schloss Elmau
    ©
    27th European Jazztival

    27th European Jazztival

    The “European Jazztival” is the annual highlight of the Elmau jazz programme. Big stars, first-class formations and newcomers of the European jazz scene gather in the atmospherically illuminated concert hall over five festival days.
    Mit 4 Wheel Drive (Nils Landgren, Michael Wollny, Lars Danielsson & Wolfgang Haffner u.v.m.
    Program:
    Tue, 10 November Day of arrival & 8:30 pm opening concert
    Wed, 11 – Sat 14 November 5 pm & 9.30 pm two concerts per evening
    Sun, 15 November day of departure

  • 21 - 29

    Nov 26

    Photo: Leopold Fiala
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    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    17th Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Martin T:son Engstroem, founder and director of the famous Verbier Festival in the Swiss Alps, presents outstanding young artists at the beginning of a promising career alongside established musical personages. The program, which includes 15 solo, chamber music, and orchestral concerts with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy, is curated by his wife Blythe Teh Engstroem, who serves as co-artistic director of the Verbier Festival.

    Program:
    Sat, 21 November 5:30 pm opening concert
    Sun, 22 – Sat, 28 November 11:00 am & 5:30 pm two concerts daily
    Sun, 29 November day of departure