Into the Open 2026 – Georgian Shavnabada Choir at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Welcome to Into the Open 2026 with the Shavnabada Choir in Hamburg

On 4 November 2026, the Into the Open festival brings the Georgian Shavnabada Choir from Tbilisi to the Großer Saal of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Led by David Tsintsadze, the ensemble presents centuries old Georgian polyphonic singing, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of intangible cultural heritage.

Highlights & Attractions at the Shavnabada Choir Concert in Hamburg

• Georgian polyphonic singing, honored by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage
• Complex melismatic chants and lyrical songs from different regions of Georgia
• The distinctive yodelling style known as Krimanchuli
• Christian and pre Christian hymns performed in traditional style
• Accompaniment on centuries old Georgian instruments
• Guest performances by soloists Liza Bagrationi and Nato Metonidze
• A concert evening in the acoustically renowned Großer Saal of the Elbphilharmonie

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in Hamburg in 2026

Doors at the Elbphilharmonie open at 19:00, with the concert beginning at 20:00 in the Großer Saal. The Shavnabada Choir presents a program of traditional Georgian singing, ranging from powerful polyphonic choral works to intimate lyrical songs. Organizers describe the evening as an encounter with raw power and grace, carried by centuries of musical tradition.

Tickets & Admission for Into the Open Hamburg

Tickets for the Shavnabada Choir at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg are available in several price tiers, ranging from 25 to 68 euros. Sales run through the official Elbphilharmonie website, where current availability and seating categories can be checked directly.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Hamburg

• The Elbphilharmonie sits directly on the Elbe in HafenCity and is easily reached via the U4 line, stop Überseequartier
• Early November tends to bring cool, often windy weather along the Elbe, so warm clothing is advisable
• Arriving early is worthwhile to take in the Plaza's harbor views before the concert
• Accommodation in HafenCity or central Hamburg should be booked early given the limited seating in the Großer Saal