New Year’s Concert 2026/2027 Stuttgart – SWR Symphony Orchestra at Liederhalle

Welcome to the Silvesterkonzert 2026/2027 in Stuttgart

On 31 December 2026 at 17:00, the SWR Symphony Orchestra marks the end of the year in the Beethoven-Saal of Stuttgart’s Liederhalle. Under conductor Michele Mariotti, with horn soloist Jonas Gira, the programme features Italian opera overtures, ballet music and Glière’s Romantic Horn Concerto — a classical New Year’s Eve concert in one of the city’s landmark halls.

Highlights & Attractions at Silvesterkonzert in Stuttgart

• SWR Symphony Orchestra live in the Beethoven-Saal (around 2,100 seats, outstanding acoustics).
• Conductor Michele Mariotti, Music Director of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and a leading interpreter of Italian opera repertoire.
• Soloist Jonas Gira, principal horn of the SWR Symphony Orchestra, in Reinhold Glière’s Horn Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 91.
• Italian operatic brilliance: overtures and ballet music by Giuseppe Verdi and Gioachino Rossini.
• A refined New Year’s Eve evening — festive concert atmosphere rather than a party event.
• About two hours including intermission; a well-timed start for New Year’s Eve plans.
• Central location at Berliner Platz, easy access by public transport and nearby parking.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026/2027

The concert begins on Thursday, 31 December 2026 at 17:00. Programme: Giuseppe Verdi – Overture to *I vespri siciliani*; Reinhold Glière – Horn Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 91; Gioachino Rossini – Overture to *Semiramide*; Rossini – “Pas de trois” and “Pas de soldats” from *William Tell* (Act 3); Verdi – Ballet music from *Macbeth* (Act 3); Rossini – Overture to *William Tell*. Total duration is approximately two hours including an interval.

Michele Mariotti is widely praised for Italian repertoire and appears regularly at houses such as La Scala, the Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. Jonas Gira is regarded as one of the outstanding horn players of his generation. The SWR Symphony Orchestra brings colour and virtuosity to the listed, asymmetrically shaped Beethoven-Saal.

Tickets & Admission for Silvesterkonzert Stuttgart

Tickets were sold from about €46 (depending on category up to around €89, plus system and booking fees; prices including local transit contribution as stated by sellers). Online advance sales have been marked as ended at times; remaining tickets may still be available at the box office or via Easy Ticket Service. Sales and information: easyticket.de and stuttgartkonzert.de. Organiser: Easy Ticket Service, Stuttgart. Please check current availability and final prices with the ticket partner.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Stuttgart

• Getting there: Liederhalle at Berliner Platz, about 1 km from the main station; well served by S-Bahn, light rail and bus (VVS). Parking in the Liederhalle/Bosch Areal garage and other city-centre car parks (evening event rates often capped).
• Dress: smart or formal evening wear is typical; the hall is climate-controlled, and a light coat or scarf is useful for December weather outside.
• Stay: hotels near the main station, Schlossplatz and Stuttgart-West book up quickly for New Year’s Eve — reserve early. The venue is central for a post-concert walk into the city centre.
• On site: arrive with time for box office, cloakroom and finding your seat. Silence phones during the performance; recording is generally not allowed.
• Afterwards: many restaurants and bars around the city centre and Schlossplatz; public transport and taxis are busy on New Year’s Eve — plan your return journey in advance.