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Welcome to the Into the Open Music Festival 2026 in Berlin
On 3 November 2026, the Into the Open festival brings the Georgian Shavnabada Choir to Konzerthaus Berlin on Gendarmenmarkt. The choir performs centuries old, multi part vocal music from different regions of Georgia; the concert is part of a short tour that also takes the choir to the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Allerheiligen Hofkirche in Munich.
Highlights & Attractions at the Shavnabada Choir Concert in Berlin
- Georgian polyphonic singing, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
- Melismatic songs, lyrical pieces, and the distinctive yodeling technique known as Krimanchuli
- Accompaniment on traditional Georgian instruments
- Guest appearances by Liza Bagrationi and Nato Metonidze
- Historic sacred hymns alongside contemporary Georgian compositions
- Short spoken introductions giving the background of individual pieces during the concert
- An atmospheric setting at Konzerthaus Berlin right on Gendarmenmarkt
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The concert begins at 19:30 and runs for about 80 minutes without an intermission. The Tbilisi based Shavnabada Choir, led by conductor David Tsintsadze, performs a program of traditional polyphonic songs, sacred hymns, and modern Georgian compositions, with brief spoken introductions placing individual pieces in their historical context.
Tickets & Admission for the Shavnabada Choir Berlin
Tickets for the Konzerthaus Berlin concert start at around 24 euros, rising to about 68 euros depending on seating category. Tickets are sold through the official berlin.de ticket shop and via the Into the Open festival website; early booking is advisable since the concert is part of a limited tour stop.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Berlin
- Konzerthaus Berlin sits directly on Gendarmenmarkt and is easily reached by U Bahn via Hausvogteiplatz or Stadtmitte stations
- Smart casual attire is recommended, as the concert takes place in a classical concert hall setting
- Hotels in the central Mitte area should be booked early given the venue's central location
- Since the concert runs about 80 minutes without a break, plan to arrive before doors open
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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