Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin:
Konzerthaus Berlin at Christmas
Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of this city’s Christmas celebrations.
If you’re spending Christmas in Berlin, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Whether it be traditional Christmas music, classical concerts, choir concert, brass band or religious music, there is an impressive array of Berlin Christmas concerts to choose from, including Cuban, Gospel, Russian Christmas music and even hip-hop!
Famous Berlin Attractions
Many of these Christmas concerts are held at venues which are themselves famous Berlin attractions such as the Berliner Dom, Französischer Dom am Gendarmenmarkt, the Philharmonie, etc.
Most of these concerts are one-performance only events and popular concerts will sell quickly, so book early if you don’t want to miss out.
See the calendar of Berlin Christmas concerts and to make your concert ticket bookings, just click on the links below.
Dates: |
Berlin Christmas Concerts 2024 |
| Various dates in December
Dec. 31 |
Apostel Paulus Kirche: Harlem Gospel Night with Donna Brown & the Golden Gospel Pearls The famous Golden Gospel Pearls are back in Berlin with their soulful voices and Christmas medleys. They brought the gospel to Berlin in the early 90s and have remained faithful to the city and church ever since. Enjoy their interpretations of ‘Amazing Grace’, ‘Mary Had a Baby’, ‘Come and Adore Him’ and other medleys which are sure put you in a joyful Christmas mood. Apostel Paulus Kirche: Festival Orchester Berlin: New Year’s Eve Concert This multicultural association of musicians from leading European orchestras, has been inspiring audiences with its repertoire of Baroque, Viennese Classical and Romantic repertoire, complemented by musical rarities. The orchestra plays on old Italian instruments, creating an outstandingly beautiful sound. |
| Dec. 20 | French Cathedral: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the Festival Orchester Berlin The Festival Orchester Berlin performs Vivaldi’s masterpiece and other important works by well-known composers. |
| Dec. 14 | French Cathedral: Wolfgangseemusi -Advent Sounds of the Salzkammergut Hear genuine folk music from the snow-covered Salzkammergut in the Alps. The artists tell stories with their songs and celebrate music on their traditional instruments which are quite unique in Berlin. |
| Dec. 6 | French Cathedral: Axel Zwingenberger: Boogie-Woogie Hits In the words of Axel Zwingenberger, ‘Playing boogie‐woogie is basically something like telling a story’. Let yourself be carried away into the world of pure keyboard sounds and listen to the unique story of Axel Zwingenberger. |
| Dec. 20 | French Cathedral: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Enjoy this timeless work of art with Vivaldi’s interpretation of the four seasons. As a violin virtuoso himself, the composer compiled four violin concertos in 1725 into the ‘Four Seasons’. The natural phenomena of each season are complemented by various sounds. |
| Jan. 24 | French Cathedral: Anna Pismak plays Chopin Pur Explore the beauty of piano music at French Cathedral in Berlin, where masterworks from Frederic Chopin come to life in this incredible performance. |
| Dec. 7 | French Cathedral: Sonic.Art Saxophonquartett: Saxophonische Weihnachten The four saxophonists play special Christmas pieces from their rich repertoire, including excerpts from J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and P. I. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. |
| Jan. 17 | French Cathedral: Zvi Emanuel‐Marial – Winter Trip You have never heard Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise” like this before: countertenor Zvi Emanuel‐Marial impresses with his high level of musicality and expressiveness. See all French Cathedral events Here. |
| Dec. 12 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Orchestre de Chambre de Paris The Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, the leading chamber orchestra in France, perform works by Tchaikovsky, Hummel, and other pieces for trumpet and orchestra, with trumpeter Lucienne Renaudin Vary. |
| Dec. 13 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Chamber Music of the Konzerthaus Berlin Enjoy Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor, K. 466, Dvorák’s String Quintet in G major, Op. 77 performed by pianist Lera Auerbach, violinists Suyoen Kim and Andreas Feldmann, violist Nilay Özdemir, cellist NN, and double bassist Igor Prokopets. |
| Dec. 14 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Vienna Boys’ Choir: Christmas Concert – “Alle Jahre wieder” With their perfect, crystal clear voices, the world famous Vienna Boys’ Choir captivate audiences everywhere. In their Christmas concert ‘Alle Jahre wieder’ they present Advent and Christmas carols as well as classical works. |
| Dec. 14 | Konzerthaus Berlin: MGV Walhalla zum Seidlwirt: Christmas carols to dream, laugh & sing along to The young and international vocal ensemble MGV Walhalla zum Seidlwirt celebrates Christmas in an evening that is deeply relaxing, amusing, anticipates Christmas and then makes you want Christmas even more! |
| Dec. 13 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Swinging into Christmas with Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchester. Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra have created a beautiful, romantic Christmas revue with their program ‘Christmas in Swing’. This unique revue features famous American Christmas melodies resound in original arrangements of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. |
| Dec. 14 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Konzerthausorhester Berlin Enjoy distinctive classical performances with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin. Formerly known as the Berliner Sinfonie‐Orchester (BSO), Konzerthausorchester is a prominent musical ensemble in the city. |
| Dec. 22 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Chamber Music Matinee Listen to chamber music performed by musicians of the Konzerthausorchester. The program includes works by Vanhal, Piazzolla, Handel, Rossini, Bartok and Sperger. |
| Dec. 25 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Festive Organ Music Organ concert featuring Matthias Eisenberg performing works by Bach and improvisations on famous Christmas carols. |
| Dec. 25 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Great Berlin Christmas Concert The Great Berlin Christmas Festival Concert is now a firm and beloved tradition. It’s performed by the Dessau Orchestra, one of the oldest and most traditional orchestras in the state of Saxony‐Anhalt. |
| Dec. 26 | Konzerthaus Berlin: Saxon Wind Philharmonic Festive Brass Christmas Swing into Christmas with the Saxon Wind Philharmonic, a special symphonic wind ensemble, which is unique in the German orchestral landscape. See all Konzerthaus Berlin events Here. |
| Dec. 12 | Philharmonie Berlin: Christmas meets Cuba II Enjoy world‐famous Christmas melodies paired with the temperament of Cuban rhythms and sensual jazz harmonies of the Klazz Brothers. This performance is sure to raise the room temperature. |
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Philharmonie Berlin: German Brass: It’s Christmas Time In Advent 2024, German Brass will present its new musical Christmas program as part of the “50 Years Anniversary Tour”. These exceptional musicians promise the audience a musical experience in a class of its own. |
| Dec. 19 | Philharmonie Berlin: Ave Maria Experience an enchanting evening in the festive atmosphere of the Philharmonie Berlin. The chamber orchestra “Kammersolisten Berlin” will enchant you with an exquisite selection of pieces, including the beautiful “Ave Maria”. |
| Dec. 22
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Philharmonie Berlin: Sinfonisches Kammerorchester Berlin: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (I, III, V, VI) The Symphonic Chamber Orchestra Berlin invites you to experience classical music like never before in this astonishing performance of masterworks by Johann Sebastian Bach. |
| Dec. 20
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Philharmonie Berlin: Freiburger Barockorchester: Du wunderbares Kind During the Advent season, Berlin audiences can look forward to a festive concert evening with soprano Julia Lezhneva, who will set the mood for the approaching festive season with famous Christmas works by Bach, Handel and Corelli. |
| Dec. 25 | Philharmonie Berlin: Giants of Film Music – John Williams For film buffs, enjoy selected clips from films such as: E.T.- Star Wars — Far and Away — Jurassic Park – Gladiator – Fluch der Karibik — Driving Miss Daisy — Taras Bulba – Sunset Boulevard – Die Braut von Frankenstein |
| Dec. 25 | Philharmonie Berlin: Festive Opera and Operetta Concert On Christmas Day, enjoy selected excerpts from operas and ballets such as Wilhelm Tell – Rigoletto – La Traviata – Das Rheingold – Tannhäuser — Die Fledermaus – Zar und Zimmermann – Les Sylphides. |
| Dec. 26 | Navidad Cubana – Cuban Christmas at the Philharmonie A musical Fiesta Cubana with Christmas songs from Germany and all over the world. |
| Dec. 26 | Philharmonie Berlin: Festive Evening of Popular Concerts Indulge in an unforgettable night of classical music performances at the stunning Philharmonie in Berlin. Renowned for its impeccable acoustics, this venue promises a truly exceptional musical experience. |
| Dec. 27 | Philharmonie Berlin: Flamenco Puro Experience flamenco in a class of its own! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of flamenco and enjoy a performance full of passion and emotion. |
| Dec. 28 | Philharmonie Berlin: Czech Chamber Orchestra – Vivaldi & Mozart The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Prague present their interpretation of timeless classics by Antonio Vivaldi and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including Vivaldi’s masterpiece “The Four Seasons” and Mozart’s iconic “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” See all Philharmonie Berlin events Here. |
| Dec. 14 | Marienkirche Berlin: Christmas with Original Bolschoi Don Kosaken The famous male choir of the ‘Bolshoi Don Cossacks’ brings a piece of Eastern European history to Berlin. The trained opera soloists overwhelm every year with their vocal power and present the musical tradition of the Don Cossacks. Enjoy their repertoire of sacred songs, Cossack, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs. |
| Dec. 14 | Marienkirche Berlin: A Festive Concert for Organ and Trumpet: Glanz und Gloria Daniel Schmahl and Sebastian Heindl play masterpieces of the European Baroque. ‘Glanz und Gloria’ is a tribute to this golden age of the high trumpet and its little sister – the corno da caccia. |
| Dec. 25 | Marienkirche Berlin: Divertimento Vocale Berlin: Christmas à cappella Hear the young 8‐member vocal ensemble sing music rarely heard and thus revives the almost forgotten tradition of vocal art. |
| Dec. 26 | Marienkirche Berlin: Festive concert for organ, trumpet & soprano: Freu dich Erd und Sternenzelt (Rejoice earth and starry skies) Three gifted musicians, Daniel Schmahl (trumpet, flugelhorn and corno da caccia) and soprano Anna Gütter and Ivan‐Bogdan Reincke (organ) interpret Christmas pieces from the baroque to the modern. |
| Dec. 15 | Berliner Dom: Sing along Bach Christmas Oratorio, I-III Relish the opportunity to experience Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in the awe‐inspiring atmosphere of the Berliner Dom. |
| Dec. 16 | Berliner Dom: Lucia, the Swedish Queen of Light The Stockholms Musikgymnasiums Kammarkör performs traditional Swedish and German Christmas Carols. |
| Dec. 19 | Berliner Dom: Let it Snow – by the German Gents The award‐winning a cappella quartet ‘German Gents’ will take you on a musical journey full of anticipation and contemplation. Experience the four young gentlemen from Berlin as they sing the praises of Advent and Christmas with their unmistakable sound. |
| Dec. 25 | Berliner Dom: Festive Christmas Concert The Lars Ranch Brass Ensemble performs with organist Andreas Sieling and soprano Andrea Chudak. Enjoy Traditional Christmas Music and Christmas Carols. |
| Dec. 26 | Berliner Dom: The Christmas Story Enjoy the Christmas story read by Sophie Rois. A German‐Ukrainian Christmas concert with works by Bach, Handel and others. |
| Dec. 26 | Berliner Dom: Nativity Play Enjoy a staged performance of the Christmas story with lots of music. Especially suitable for families with children. |
| Dec. 27 | Berliner Dom: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Hear Beethoven’s great masterwork, with its famous ‘Ode to Joy’ in the unique atmosphere of the Berliner Dom. |
| Dec. 31 | Berliner Dom: New Year’s Eve Concert Enjoy festive works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Bruckner and others. |
| Jan. 11 | Berliner Dom: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Adrian Büttemeier conducts the Berliner Domkantorei and outstanding soloists, in a performance of the second half of Bach’s monumental Christmas Oratorio. See all Berliner Dom events Here. |
In addition to the above list of Christmas concerts, there are many other concerts and performances in Berlin. You can see the complete list of Berlin concerts and book your concert tickets HERE.
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Thanks for the information Helen
You’re welcome Thomas. Hope you’ll be enjoying some concerts in Berlin.
Kind regards,
Helen