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Welcome to the Berliner Symphoniker New Year's Eve 2026 in Berlin
The Berliner Symphoniker welcome the end of 2026 with two festive New Year's Eve concerts in the Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin. You can choose between an afternoon concert at 15:00 and an evening concert at 18:30. Both take place on New Year's Eve and combine Viennese waltz charm with well loved melodies from film, musical and opera.
Highlights & Attractions at Berliner Symphoniker New Year's Eve in Berlin
- Two concerts on New Year's Eve: the afternoon edition at 15:00 and the evening edition at 18:30
- The Berliner Symphoniker as a festive orchestra to close the year
- Ulrich Kern as conductor, who also hosts the concert
- Highlights from film, musical and opera
- Strauss classics in waltz time
- The Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie Berlin as a distinctive concert venue in the Kulturforum
- Easy access in central Berlin, just minutes from Potsdamer Platz
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
According to the organizer, both New Year's Eve concerts by the Berliner Symphoniker feature highlights from film, musical and opera as well as Strauss classics in waltz time. Ulrich Kern conducts the orchestra and hosts the concerts. The afternoon concert starts at 15:00 and the evening concert at 18:30.
Individual works, soloists and the exact running time have not been published yet. The end time of the concerts is not known either. Please check the organizer's page and the ticket shop for updates.
Tickets & Admission for Berliner Symphoniker Silvester Berlin
Tickets for the New Year's Eve concerts of the Berliner Symphoniker start at 41.30 euros. No further price categories were listed at the time of research, so prices may differ by concert and seat. Tickets are available online via berlin.de Tickets and Eventim, and phone orders are also possible. Demand is high at the turn of the year, so booking early is recommended.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Berlin
- The nearest station is Potsdamer Platz (suburban trains, subway and regional trains), about 500 meters away; the bus stops Philharmonie and Philharmonie Süd are only around 100 meters from the venue
- Berlin is usually cold at the turn of the year, so bring a warm coat for the journey and festive attire for the concert hall
- Hotels and accommodation in Berlin are in high demand around New Year's Eve, so reserve early
- Allow plenty of time to arrive, as traffic around Potsdamer Platz can be heavy on New Year's Eve
- With two concerts to choose from, you can pick the afternoon or evening edition and plan the rest of your New Year's Eve around it
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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