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

  • 22 - 30

    Nov 25

    Photo: Leopold Fiala
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    16th 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.

    with Alexandre Kantorow, Lucas Debargue, Kevin Chen, Alexandra Dovgan & Bruce Liu (piano), James Ehnes, Clara Jumi Kang & Augustin Dumay (violin), Sào Soulez Larivière (viola), Steven Isserlis & Mischa Maisky (cello) et al.

    Program:
    Sat, 22 November 5:30 pm opening concert
    Sun, 23 – Sat, 29 November 11:00 am & 5:30 pm two concerts daily
    Sun, 30 November day of departure

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    FESTIVAL PACKAGE – ONE COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    7 nights, arrival Sun, 23 November
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    Option to extend stay: arrival Sat, 22 November
    Other dates of stay possible

  • Saturday

    22 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Volkov
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Opening concert
    Alexandra Dovgan piano

    “Prélude, choral e fugue” FWV 21
    Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 2 in D minor
    et al.

    17:30 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Sunday

    23 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Fabrice Uminglia
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Kevin Chen piano

    1st prize Anton Rubinstein Competition 2023

    Chopin: Variations on Mozart’s “Là ci darem la mano” et al.
    Liszt: Réminiscences de Don Juan et al.

    11:00 Concert Hall 98 seats for hotel guests available

  • Sunday

    23 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Tim Cavadini, Leopold Fiala
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Lucas Debargue piano
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Mozart: Piano concerto E flat major K 449
    Bartók: Divertimento for Strings

    17:30 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    24 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Satoshi Aoyagi, Connie Shih
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Steven Isserlis cello
    Connie Shih piano

    chamber music

    11:00 Concert Hall 99 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    24 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Fabrice Umiglia, Elian Bachini, PR
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Augustin Dumay violin
    Joel Marosi cello
    Lucas Debargue & Kevin Chen piano

    Robert Schumann: Violin sonata
    Clara Schumann: Piano trio

    17:30 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    25 Nov

    2025

    Photo: PR, Marco Borggreve
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Clara-Jumi Kang violin
    Sunwook Kim piano

    chamber music

    11:00 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    25 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Satoshi Aoyagi, Nicholas Brodard
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Steven Isserlis cello
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Haydn: Cello concerto No 2 D major
    Beethoven: Symphony No 7 A major

    17:30 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    26 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Elian Bachini, PR
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Augustin Dumay violin
    Blythe Teh Engstroem viola
    Bruno Delepelaire cello
    Lucas Debargue & Julien Quentin piano

    Brahms: Violin sonata
    Fauré: Piano quartert No 1 C minor

    11:00 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    26 Nov

    2025

    Photo: PR, Joerg Reichardt, Tim Cavadini
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    James Ehnes & Clara-Jumi Kang violin
    Sào Soulez Larivière viola
    Bruno Delepelaire cello
    Lucas Debargue & Alexandra Dovgan piano

    Chopin: Piano trio
    Schostakowitsch: Piano quintet

    17:30 Concert Hall 95 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    27 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Christopher Koestlin
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Bruce Liu piano

    Beethoven: “Moonlight Sonata”
    Chopin: Impromptus (selection)
    Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole
    et al.

    11:00 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    27 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Benjamin Ealovega, Leopold Fiala
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    James Ehnes violin
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Beethoven: Coriolan Overture C minor
    Beethoven: Violin concerto D major

    17:30 Concert Hall 91 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    28 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Clara Evans, PR
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Sào Soulez Lariviere viola
    Julien Quentin piano

    Britten: Lachrymae
    Schumann: Märchenbilder
    Schostakowitsch: Viola sonata C major

    11:00 Concert Hall 97 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    28 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Hideki Shiozawa, Sasha Gusov
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    James Ehnes violin
    Mischa Maisky cello
    Alexandre Kantorow piano
    et al.

    Bach: Cello suite No 1 G major
    Brahms: Piano quartet C minor

    17:30 Concert Hall 94 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    29 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Andrej Grilc, Bartek Barczyk, Volkov
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    James Ehnes & Clara-Jumi Kang violine
    Sào Soulez Larivière & Blythe Teh Engstroem viola
    Mischa Maisky Violoncello
    Bruce Liu & Alexandra Dovgan piano

    Mozart: Piano quartet G minor K.478
    Schumann: Piano quintet

    11:00 Concert Hall 96 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    29 Nov

    2025

    Photo: Sasha Gusov, Nicholas Brodard
    ©
    Verbier Festival @ Schloss Elmau

    Closing Concert
    Alexandre Kantorow piano
    Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra
    Gábor Takács-Nagy conductor

    Beethoven: Piano concerto No 4 G major
    Beethoven: Symphony No 4 B major

    17:30 Concert Hall 93 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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.

  • Friday

    12 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Rob Freiberger
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner
    & Trio
    Christmas I
    Christmas songs from different decades and genres

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

    Each evening features a different program

    20:30 Concert Hall 237 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    13 Dec

    2025

    Photo: Robert Eikelpoth
    ©
    Jazz

    Till Brönner
    & Trio
    Christmas II
    Christmas songs from different decades and genres

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

    Each evening features a different program

    17:00 Concert Hall 237 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 5:00 pm opening concert
    Mon, 12 – Sat, 17 January 11:00 am & 5:00 pm two concerts daily
    Sun, 18 January day of departure

    BOOKING OPTIONS:

    COMPLIMENTARY NIGHT
    when booking 7 nights and more, arrival Sun, 11 January)
    incl. concert tickets, breakfast, Spa, Yoga and more
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    osther dates of stay possible

  • Sunday

    11 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Opening concert
    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    20:30 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    12 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Kalpesh Lathigra
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Monday

    12 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Tuesday

    13 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Marco Borggreve
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Ian Bostridge tenor
    & Friends

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    14 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Wednesday

    14 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Konzert

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    15 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Matinee

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Thursday

    15 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Daniel Breidt
    ©
    76. Chamber Music Week

    Konzert

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    16 Jan

    2026

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

    Daniel Lozakovich violin
    David Fray piano

    Bach: Sonaten Nr. 1 & 3 für Violine und Klavier
    Beethoven: Violinsonate A-Dur "Kreutzersonate"

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Friday

    16 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    & Friends

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    17 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    & Friends

    11:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • Saturday

    17 Jan

    2026

    Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi
    ©
    71st Chamber Music Week

    Christian Tetzlaff violin
    & Friends

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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 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 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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.

    21:00 Concert Hall 100 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 94 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 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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“

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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

    17:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available

  • 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

    21:30 Concert Hall

  • 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.

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

    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

    21:00 Concert Hall 110 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 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!

    21:00 Concert Hall 100 seats for hotel guests available
    Details

    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

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

    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.

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