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

  • 12 - 14

    Dec 25

    Photo: Robert Eikelpoth
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner: Christmas
    Christmas songs from different decades and genres

    During Advent, Till Brönner presents his album “Christmas”: a program featuring arrangements of Christmas songs – touching, intimate, and timeless. For the two exclusive concerts, Till Brönner has brought together a first-class trio and, together with his musicians, interprets classics such as “Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier” and George Michael's “Jesus To A Child,” as well as stylish jazz arrangements of American evergreens such as “Jingle Bells.” At Schloss Elmau, the pre-Christmas season unfolds in the most beautiful way.

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  • Friday

    12 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Rob Freiberger
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner
    & Trio
    Christmas I
    Christmas songs from different decades and genres
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Germany's most successful and prominent jazz musician returns to Schloss Elmau with two Christmas shows

    Till Brönner, trumpet & flugelhorn
    Olaf Polziehn, piano
    Christian von Kaphengst, bass
    Tobias Backhaus, drums

    Each evening features a different program

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

    20:30 Concert Hall 127 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Till Brönner has been considered Germany's most successful jazz musician for many years. With his unmistakable trumpet sound and diverse projects between jazz, pop, and classical music, he has had a lasting impact on the genre.

  • Saturday

    13 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Robert Eikelpoth
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner
    & Trio
    Christmas II
    Christmas songs from different decades and genres
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Star trumpeter Till Brönner is “the German face of jazz“ (SZ)

    Till Brönner, trumpet & flugelhorn
    Olaf Polziehn, piano
    Christian von Kaphengst, bass
    Tobias Backhaus, drums

    Each evening features a different program

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

    17:00 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Till Brönner has been considered Germany's most successful jazz musician for many years. With his unmistakable trumpet sound and diverse projects between jazz, pop, and classical music, he has had a lasting impact on the genre.

  • 20 - 23

    Dec 25

    Photo: Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Festive program

    Festive Days & New Year's Eve at Schloss Elmau

    No other time of the year has the same magic as the weeks surrounding Christmas. Schloss Elmau is the perfect hotel to enjoy the festive season with your family and welcome in the New Year with a spectacular firework display.

    You can also look forward to a first class cultural programme: concerts of various genres with jazz trombonist Nils Landgren, star pianist Igor Levit, Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” with the Münchener Kammerorchester and young talent Clarissa Bevilacqua on the violin and many more. Furthermore, Norbert Frei will present his new book on Konrad Adenauer. At the end of the year, you can waltz to live music in the Elmau concert hall.

    TO THE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    Details

    Unspoiled, snow-covered landscapes invite you on extended, invigorating walks to welcome the new year with renewed zest and energy. Schloss Elmau offers its guests unsurpassed opportunities to retreat at any time, not only because of its protected secluded location in a wide valley away from mass tourism, but also because of the extraordinary variety and spaciousness of its rooms, suites, restaurants, libraries, lounges and spas.

  • Saturday

    20 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Armin Linke
    ©
    Classical

    Stefan Temmingh recorders
    Margret Koell harp
    “Sound Stories”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    An enchanting “playlist” of interwoven sound stories, presented by two of the world's leading soloists on their instruments!

    Works by Bach, Gluck, Scarlatti and atmospheric music from all centuries.

    17:00 Concert Hall 65 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    “Sound Stories”, the new project by recorder player Stefan Temmingh and baroque harpist Margret Koell, is full of curiosity and a spirit of adventure, with a variety of genres and styles. It features works by Bach, Gluck and Scarlatti, which meet the ethereal compositions – music from five centuries and six countries, played on nine recorders and three harps – awarded “5 diapason” by the French music magazine Diapason.

  • Tuesday

    23 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Egbert Krupp_Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Jazz

    Nils Landgren – “Traditional Christmas”
    Christmas-Jazz with Friends & Family
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Swedish jazz trombonist Nils Landgren opens the festive season at Schloss Elmau

    Nils Landgren, trombone & vocals • Jessica Pilnäs, vocals • Johan Norberg, guitar

    Traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, etc.

    17:00 Concert Hall 25 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Swedish jazz trombone virtuoso Nils Landgren gets everyone in the mood for Christmas with the velvety sound of his trombone. He is accompanied by his musical friends.

  • Thursday

    25 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Peter Rigaud c.o. Shotview Artists_neu
    ©
    Classical

    Igor Levit piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    “With a keen sense for timbre and narrative power, Levit explores the deeper layers of music“ (BR-Klassik)

    Schubert: Piano sonata B major D.960
    Mendelssohn: Selection of “Songs without words“

    Children aged 8 and above who are experienced with concerts and can sit still for the duration are very welcome.

    Due to high demand, hotel guests can only be guaranteed a seat at the concert if they book in advance.

    17:00 Concert Hall 26 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Igor Levit is one of the world's most sought-after and outstanding artists. His performances on the grandest stages from Berlin to New York are characterized by inimitable pianistic and musical clarity.
    In addition to his artistic excellence, Levit also uses his voice outside the concert hall to address socio-political and humanitarian issues.

  • Friday

    26 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Thron Ullberg, ACT_Josefine Bäckström
    ©
    Jazz

    Nils Landgren – “Soul Christmas”
    Christmas-Jazz with Friends & Family
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The smooth sound of jazz trombone meets soulful vocals – a Christmas concert with a special touch!

    Nils Landgren, trombone & vocals • Ida Sand, vocals & piano • Ola Gustafsson, guitar

    17:00 Concert Hall 36 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Swedish jazz trombone virtuoso Nils Landgren gets everyone in the mood for Christmas with the velvety sound of his trombone. He is accompanied by his musical friends.

  • Saturday

    27 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Niklas Diemer, C.H.Beck
    ©
    Buchvorstellung

    Norbert Frei
    „Konrad Adenauer – Kanzler nach der Katastrophe“
    Rachel Salamander Moderation
    Warum Sie diese Veranstaltung besuchen sollten:
    Ein neues Portrait zum 150. Geburtstag des Gründungskanzlers Adenauer – vorgestellt in der elegant geschriebenen Biographie des renommierten Zeithistorikers Norbert Frei

    in German

    21:00 Concert Hall 25 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Konrad Adenauer legte als erster Bundeskanzler nach NS-Diktatur, Zweitem Weltkrieg und Holocaust das Fundament für die Verankerung der Demokratie in Deutschland.
    Der renommierte Zeithistoriker Norbert Frei nimmt den 150. Geburtstag des Gründungskanzlers Konrad Adenauer zum Anlass für ein unbestechliches Portrait des Mannes, der die deutsche Geschichte nach 1945 geprägt hat wie niemand sonst.

  • Sunday

    28 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Camille Blake
    ©
    Classical

    Francesco Piemontesi piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    “Piemontesi combines stunning technique with an intellectual capacity few can match” (The Spectator)

    Liszt: Années de Pèlerinage (Première année: Suisse)

    17:00 Concert Hall 88 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Swiss pianist Francesco Piemontesi is one of the most sought-after pianists in the world and is considered one of the most intelligent interpreters of the Romantic and Impressionist repertoire. He never places his virtuosity at the center of his interpretations, but rather a carefully considered sound concept.

  • Monday

    29 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Timo Maier
    ©

    Concert

    The programme will be announced shortly

    17:00 Concert Hall 85 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    31 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Daniel Delang, Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Classical

    Festive New Year's Eve Concert
    Clarissa Bevilacqua violin
    Munich Chamber Orchestra
    Vivaldi “The Four Seasons”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    A classic for 300 years—Vivaldi's “Four Seasons“ musically review the year

    Duration: approx. 60 min.

    17:00 Concert Hall 45 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    In 2025, Vivaldi's famous “Four Seasons“ is celebrating its 300th anniversary. At the end of the year, acclaimed young violinist Clarissa Bevilacqua and the Munich Chamber Orchestra will perform this timeless masterpiece in the festively illuminated Elmau Concert Hall.

  • Wednesday

    31 Dec

    2025

    Photo: istock, Julien Mignot
    ©
    Dance Evening

    New Year's Eve Waltz Evening
    Julien Quentin, piano
    Why you must attend this event:
    Dance towards the new year on the Elmau dance floor

    Pianist Julien Quentin plays waltzes by Chopin, Tschaikowski, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss et al.

    22:00 Concert Hall 62 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    For decades, pianist Otto Ludwig shaped dancing to piano music in Elmau. Now this famous Elmau tradition is being revived — renowned pianist Julien Quentin will play waltzes from Chopin to Tchaikovsky in the Great Hall on New Year's Eve. Dancers of all levels are welcome, it's all about the joy of waltzing and music. Seating areas next to the dance floor invite guests to take a break and simply enjoy the music and atmosphere.

  • Saturday

    3 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Sebastian Reiter
    ©
    Techno-Jazz

    Jazzrausch Bigband
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The essence of ten years of concert techno

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    20:30 Concert Hall 84 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    5 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Hans-Jürgen Burkhard, Bundesregierung
    ©
    Buchvorstellung & Gespräch

    Katja Gloger & Georg Mascolo
    „Das Versagen – Eine investigative Geschichte der deutschen Russlandpolitik
    Wolfgang Schmidt Moderation

    20:30 Concert Hall

  • Thursday

    8 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Joachim Hauser, PR
    ©
    Gespräch

    Michael Krüger
    Martin Meyer
    Unter Dichtern mit Tim und Struppi
    Rachel Salamander Moderation

    in German

    20:30 Bibliothek Silentium 46 seats for hotel guests available

  • 11 - 18

    Jan 26

    Photo: PR, Giorgia Bertazzi, Sim Canetty-Clarke
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    71st Chamber Music Week

    The Chamber Music Week has been at the heart of Schloss Elmau's cultural program at since the 1950s. This festival week was particularly shaped by the Amadeus Quartet and the composer Benjamin Britten, who visited Elmau many times and even premiered several works here. This year, to mark the 50th anniversary of Britten's death in 2026, some of Britten's key works will also be represented in the concerts of the 71st Chamber Music Week alongside the chamber music repertoire of Classical and Romantic greats Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms.

    with Ian Bostridge (tenor), Daniel Lozakovich (violin), David Fray (piano), Christian Tetzlaff (violin) et al.

    Program:
    Sun, 11 January 8:30 pm opening concert
    Mon, 12 – Sat, 17 January 11:00 am & 5:00 pm two concerts daily
    Sun, 18 January day of departure

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  • Sunday

    11 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Opening concert
    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    Britten: Canticles I - V
    Canticle V wurde am 15. January 1975 von Peter Pears und Osian Ellis in Schloss Elmau uraufgeführt

    20:30 Concert Hall 81 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Benjamin Britten komponierte die fünf Canticles über mehr als ein Vierteljahrhundert hinweg für seinen Lebenspartner Peter Pears. Die Stücke gehören zu den intimsten und spirituellsten Werken des Komponisten – fünf Werke, in denen Britten ganz unterschiedliche literarische Texte vertonte, daruner Texte des Dichters T. S. Eliot.

  • Monday

    12 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Simon Pauly, Andrej Grilc
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Julia Hagen cello
    Anneleen Lenaerts harp

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    12 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Ian Bostridge Tenor
    Thomas Dunford Laute
    Julius Drake Klavier
    & Friends

    Dowland: Lieder für Laute und Tenor
    Britten: Lachrymae
    Britten: The Holy Sonnets of John Donne

    17:00 Concert Hall 90 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Kalpesh Lathigra
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    Jana Kuss & Oliver Wille, Violine • William Coleman, Viola • Mikayel Hakhnazaryan, Violoncello

    Vaughan Williams: Auszüge aus „Blake Songs“ und “Eight Housman Songs“
    Britten: Metamorphosen
    Mozart: Oboenquartett F-Dur KV 370
    Britten: Temporal variations
    Vaughan Williams: „On Wenlock Edge“

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Felix Broede, Simoin Pauly, Thomas Rabsch
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Veronika Eberle violin
    Julia Hagen cello
    Lukas Sternath piano

    Schubert: Piano trio E flat major D.929 et al.

    17:00 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    14 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Rüdiger Schestag, Stefan Höderath
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Kuss Quartett string quartet
    Annika Treutler piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The versatile and internationally renowned Kuss Quartet meets Annika Treutler, one of Germany's most interesting pianists.

    Jana Kuss & Oliver Wille, violin • William Coleman, viola • Mikayel Hakhnazaryan, violincello • Annika Treutler, piano

    Schumann: Piano quintet et al.

    11:00 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    14 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Sasha Gusov, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Daniel Lozakovich violin
    David Fray piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    “Perfect Mastery. An exceptional talent“ (Le Figaro)

    Bach: violin sonatas
    Beethoven: violin sonata A major “Kreutzersonate”

    17:00 Concert Hall 88 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    15 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    15 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Ben Wolf
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Fauré Quartet piano quartet
    30 years Fauré Quartet
    Why you must attend this concert:
    One of the world's most successful piano quartets celebrates its 30th anniversary

    Erika Geldsetzer, violin • Sascha Frömbling, viola • Konstantin Heidrich, cello • Dirk Mommertz, piano

    17:00 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    16 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Iréne Zandel
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Nils Mönkemeyer viola
    William Youn piano

    Duo recital

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    16 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi, PR
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    Stefan Dohr French horn
    Simon Tetzlaff cello
    Kiveli Dörken piano

    Brahms: Violin sonata No 3 D miniorl
    Horn piece tba
    Dvorák: Piano trio No 2 G minor

    17:00 Concert Hall 95 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    17 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bartazzi, Robin Franzmann
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    Simon Tetzlaff cello
    Kiveli Dörken piano

    Britten: Cello sonata
    Brahms: Piano trio No 1 B major

    11:00 Concert Hall 95 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    17 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi, Simon Pauly
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    Stefan Dohr French horn
    Simon Tetzlaff cello
    Kiveli Dörken piano

    Suk: Four pieces for violin and piano
    Dvorák: Silent Woods
    Brahms: Horn trio

    17:00 Concert Hall 95 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    24 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Shin-Joong Kim_MOC
    ©
    Classical

    Minsoo Sohn piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    A piano recital with one of South Korea's most successful pianists and teacher of the young star Yunchan Lim

    Bach: Selections from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846–869

    17:00 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Minsoo Sohn is one of South Korea’s leading pianists and also the teacher of piano prodigy Yunchan Lim, who amazes audiences around the world in sold-out halls. He now turns his attention to the first part of The Well-Tempered Clavier, a collection of preludes and fugues — one of the key works in the history of European music.

  • Thursday

    5 Feb

    2026

    Photo: PR, Oxana Besenta
    ©
    Classical

    Paul Suss cello
    Anastasia Voltchok piano

    Beethoven: Cello sonata No 3 A major & Twelve variations Op 66 on „Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen“ from „Die Zauberflöte“ (Mozart)
    von Weber: Adagio and Rondo Op 102
    Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the bumblebee
    et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    14 Feb

    2026

    Photo: Jan Düfelsiek, PR, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Classical

    Matthias Brandt Rezitation
    Andreas Scholl Countertenor
    Dorothee Oberlinger Blockflöten
    Edin Karamazov Laute
    „Die Welt ist aus den Fugen“ – ein Shakespeare-Projekt

    Eine Wort-Musik-Collage mit Sonetten und Monologen von Shakespeare und Musik von John Dowland, Henry Purcell et al.

    in deutscher Sprache

    20:30 Concert Hall 99 seats for hotel guests available

  • 22 - 27

    Feb 26

    Photo: Helene Bamberger, istock
    ©
    Symposion

    World in Pieces
    A Schloss Elmau Symposion
    curated by Ivan Krastev

    Ivan Krastev is one of the most influential political scientists of our time. He has invited distinguished political thinkers from around the world to discuss current trends in political thought shaping our era and the future. The program will include public sessions in the afternoon (16:00–18:00) and after dinner (20:30–22:00), leaving enough time for guests and participants to interact, as well as enjoy the spas and sports in the surrounding winter wonderland.

    With Ivan Krastev, Jake Sullivan, Wolfgang Schmidt, Peter Sloterdijk, et al.

    The symposion will be held in English

    For hotel guests: Please register for the events through the button “Book seats“ with your room reservation number

    PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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  • 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.

    20:30 Concert Hall 94 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    10 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve, Maurice Haas
    ©
    Classical

    Barbara Hannigan soprano
    Belcea Quartett string quartet

    Schönberg: String quartet No 2 F sharp minor with soprano
    Hindemith: Uncanny Invitation for soprano and string quartet

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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

    17:00 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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.

    20:30 Concert Hall 83 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    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.

    17:00 Concert Hall 72 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    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

    20:30 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • 28 - 3

    Mar - Apr 26

    Photo: Egbert Krupp_Schloss Elmau
    ©
    Nils Landgren Festival

    Nils Landgren Festival

    He is one of the most successful European jazz musicians ever and one of the world's best trombonists. Now, for the third time, Nils Landgren is curating his own festival at Schloss Elmau. For this event, "Mr. Redhorn", as he is known because of his red instrument, has invited long-standing musical partners and friends from the worlds of jazz and classical music.

    With Joel Lyssarides, Robert Ikiz & Lars Danielsson, plus a different guest musician every evening

    Program:
    Sat, 28 March Opening concert
    Sun, 29 March - Thu, 2 April four concerts and one day off
    Fri, 3 April Day of departure

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  • Saturday

    28 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Nikola Stankovic, Julien Mignot, Karl Gabor, Johan Bergmark
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Eröffnungskonzert
    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    Joel Lyssarides piano
    Lars Danielsson bass
    Robert Ikiz drums

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Sunday

    29 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Nikola Stankovic, Gregor Hohenberg
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. Caecilie Norby vocals

    Caecilie Norby (vocals) • Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

  • Monday

    30 Mar

    2026

    Photo: Thron Ullberg
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. Ella Burkhardt vocals
    Trägerin des Förderpreises von Nils Landgrens Festivals „JazzBaltica“)

    Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    1 Apr

    2026

    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. NN vocals

    Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    2 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Thron Ullberg, Sylvain Norget
    ©
    Nils Landgren-Festival

    Abschlusskonzert
    Nils Landgren trombone, vocals
    & Trio
    feat. China Moses vocals

    China Moses (vocals) • Nils Landgren (trombone, vocals) • Joel Lyssarides (piano) • Lars Danielsson (bass) • Robert Ikiz (drums)

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Sunday

    5 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    Classical

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

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 6 - 12

    Apr 26

    Photo: Nicolas Zonvi
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    5th Daniel Hope Week

    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
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Opening concert
    Daniel Hope violin
    Jaques Ammon piano

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    7 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Bailey Davidson
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Kelley O'Connor, mezzo
    Jacques Ammon, piano
    Adrien LaMarca, viola
    Josephine Knight, cello
    Stephane Logerot, bass

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    9 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Waldhecker
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Kelley O'Connor, mezzo
    Adrien LaMarca, viola
    Josephine Knight, cello tbc
    Stephane Logerot, bass
    Joscho Stephan, guitar

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Harald Hoffmann
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Tanja Sonc, violin
    Adrien LaMarca, viola
    Josephine Knight, cello tbc
    Jacques Ammon, piano

    Brahms piano quintet & Beethoven piano quartet E flat major WoO 36.1

    17:00 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    10 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Joel Heyd
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Late Night Jazz

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Joscho Stephan, guitar
    Stephane Logerot, bass
    Jacques Ammon, piano

    Doors: 21.00 | First come, first serve (no registration necessary)

    21:30 Al Camino Bar

  • Saturday

    11 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Tibor Bozi
    ©
    5th Daniel Hope Week

    Closing concert
    Daniel Hope violin
    & Friends
    “IRISH ROOTS”
    Why you must attend this concert:
    Classic meets traditionals – star violinist Daniel Hope dedicates himself to the colourful and rousing Irish music and traces his “Irish Roots”.

    Daniel Hope, violin
    Simos Papanas, violin
    Markellos Chryssikos, harpsichord
    Nicola Mosca, cello
    Emanuele Forni, guitar
    Michael Metzler, percussion

    Irish traditionals and works by Purcell, Vivaldi et al.

    17:00 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    Daniel Hope owes his deep connection to the Emerald Isle to his great-grandfather. In pieces such as “Danny Boy” and Vivaldi's “L'estro armonico” concertos, the violin star now expresses this part of his musical DNA and masterfully combines classical music with Irish traditional tunes.

  • Saturday

    18 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Nadine Poncioni, Raffale Proell
    ©
    Classical

    Nicholas Ofczarek & Musicbanda Franui
    Thomas Bernhard: “Holzfällen“
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The acting star and the Musicbanda give insights before the official premiere at the Vienna Burgtheater

    Nicholas Ofczarek, recitation
    Musicbanda Franui:
    Johannes Eder, clarinet, bass clarinet
    Andreas Fuetsch, tuba
    Patrik Hofer, trumpet
    Romed Hopfgartner, sopran and alto saxophon, clarinet
    Markus Kraler, double bass, accordion
    Angelika Rainer, harp, zither, vocals
    Bettina Rainer, dulcimer, vocals
    Andreas Schett, trumpet, vocals, musical direction
    Martin Senfter, trombone, vocals
    Nikolai Tunkowitsch, violin
    Dramaturgy: Andreas Schett
    Composition: Andreas Schett

    in German

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    When the famous Burgtheater actor Nicholas Ofczarek and the fantastic Austrian Musicbanda Franui bring Thomas Bernhard's novel “Holzfällen“ to the stage, a unique format will be created - with elements of music theater, reading, theater performance and radio play. Nikolaus Ofczarek will speak Thomas Bernhard's sentences in the midst of the Musicbanda, while the Musicbanda will be heard performing a specialty that has made them famous: celebrating funeral marches and funeral music.

  • 24 - 25

    Apr 26

    Photo: ÜVA AiR 2 Igor Levit_Peter Rigaud
    ©
    Artist in Residence 2026

    ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2026
    Igor Levit piano

  • Friday

    24 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Peter Rigaud
    ©
    Artist in Residence 2026

    Igor Levit piano

    piano recital

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    25 Apr

    2026

    Photo: Peter Rigaud
    ©
    Artist in Residence 2026

    Igor Levit piano

    piano recital

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 14 - 17

    May 26

    Photo: Lena Semmelroggen
    ©
    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.

    BOOK PACKAGE HERE!
    Stay from Thu, 14 – Sun 17 May
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, spa, yoga and more

  • 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

    21:00 Concert Hall 108 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    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

    21:00 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    18 May

    2026

    Photo: Dovile Sermokas
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Mao Fujita piano
    Why you must attend this concert:
    The rising young star back at the Elmau stage

    Rachmaninoff: Morceaux de fantaisie, Piano sonata No 1 D minor & Piano sonata No 2 B flat minor

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    In 2021, the young Japanese pianist Mao Fujita caused a sensation at the Verbier Festival with his acclaimed performance of all Mozart's piano sonatas. During his last concerts in Elmau, he thrilled the audience in four concerts within a few days, where he shone with his musical flexibility and finesse. Important debuts, such as with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, testify to the meteoric rise of this young star.

  • Tuesday

    19 May

    2026

    Photo: Xiomara Bender, Giovanni Punzi
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Lucas Debargue piano
    Florian Willeitner violin

    Gershwin/Debargue: Variations on “Summertime” for piano solo et al.
    Liszt: ballad No 2 H minor
    Mozart: Sonatas for violin and piano A major K.526 & E minor K. 304 and improvisations

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    20 May

    2026

    Photo: Julia Wesely
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Yuja Wang piano

    solo recital
    The programme will be announced at a later date.

    20:30 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    21 May

    2026

    Photo: Christian Palm
    ©
    Piano Summit

    Fabian Müller piano
    winner of the ARD Music Competition 2017

    Beethoven: “Moonlight sonata”,“Appassionata” sonata
    Brahms: 6 piano pieces Op 118

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    4 Jun

    2026

    Photo: 0506 Villazon & de Maistre_Stéphane Gallois, Felix Broede
    ©
    Classical

    Rolando Villazón tenor
    Xavier de Maistre harp

    Each evening features a different program

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    6 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Deutsche Grammophon
    ©
    Classical

    Rolando Villazón tenor
    Xavier de Maistre harp

    Each evening features a different program

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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
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    other dates of stay possible

  • Sunday

    21 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Chris Gonz
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Opening Concert
    The Bavarian State Opera in Schloss Elmau

    Hanna-Elisabeth Müller soprano
    & musicians of the Bavarian State Orchestra

    Matjaz Bogataj & Hanna Asieieva (violin) • Clemens Gordon & Johanna Maurer (viola) • Yves Savary & Benedikt Don Strohmeier (cello)

    Wagner: Wesendonck-Songs for soprano, string sextet & piano
    Schönberg: Verklärte Nacht Op 4
    et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    22 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Woche der Romantik

    Konzert

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    23 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    Woche der Romantik

    Konzert

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    24 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Maurice Haas
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Belcea Quartet string quartet

    Beethoven: String quartet Op 135
    Brahms: String quartet Op 51 No 1

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    26 Jun

    2026

    Photo: Helge Hansen, Sony
    ©
    Week of Romanticism

    Leif Ove Andsnes piano

    Beethoven: Piano sonata No 32 C minor Op 111
    Chopin: 24 Préludes et al.

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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.

    21:00 Concert Hall 110 seats for hotel guests available
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