Open House
on December
20, 2025
Discover the new Beethovenhalle Bonn: free for everyone, with behind-the-scenes insights, music on multiple stages, and activities for the whole family.
Discover the new Beethovenhalle Bonn: free for everyone, with behind-the-scenes insights, music on multiple stages, and activities for the whole family.


On December 20, 2025, the new Beethovenhalle Bonn will open its doors to everyone: On the open house day, you can experience the building in all its facets free of charge.
Discover historic architecture, modern technology, and a unique atmosphere. Guided tours, short concerts, discussions with experts, and activities for children and families will give you a whole new perspective on the Beethovenhalle.
Whether you want to attend a specific concert or simply stroll through the building, choose your favorite stops from the program highlights and activities in the different areas of the hall. Put together your own individual program for the open house.
Admission will be regulated according to on-site capacity. Please use public transportation to get there.
You can find an initial overview of the program for the open house here. The selected events provide insight into the artistic diversity of the Beethovenhalle Bonn. Please note: Times and program items are subject to change. Further information can be found on the Beethovenfest Bonn website.
The Beethovenhalle Bonn combines different spaces, each with its own character and area of use. On the open house day, you can experience a tailor-made program in each part of the hall—and get to know the new Beethovenhalle from top to bottom: from the Great Hall to the foyers to the side rooms and rehearsal rooms.
Click or tap on the desired area on the interactive map to see an overview of all program items and times.
2:00–2:30 p.m., seminar room Community Music Juri de Marco Community Musician Using hand signals as a conductor, music is created in the moment – no prior knowledge necessary. 3:00–3:30 p.m., seminar room Community Music PORTAL – Platform Orchestra and Theater for All of the Theater Bonn Juliane Fehn & Max Kelm Ideas and wishes for the Beethovenhalle Bonn spontaneously give rise to your own song lyrics – no prior knowledge necessary. 4:00–4:30 p.m., seminar room Community Music PORTAL – Platform Orchestra and Theater for All of the Theater Bonn Juliane Fehn & Max Kelm Using simple tools, you will create your own melody to accompany the lyrics from the previous group – no prior knowledge necessary. 5–5:30 p.m., seminar room Community Music Juri de Marco Community Musician Together with the Beethovenfest Community Choir from Tannenbusch, we sing well-known songs – no prior knowledge necessary.14:00 – 17:30 Uhr Sound painting workshop
Songwriting workshop
Songwriting workshop
Sing-along workshop
The main foyer houses the Beethovenfest's central information point. Here you can obtain information about the program, times, rooms, and services offered at the Beethovenhalle Bonn, allowing you to plan your visit according to your preferences. There is no stage in this area—the foyer serves as a contact point and meeting place.
2:00–2:20 p.m. First prize winner of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025 Piano 4:10–4:30 p.m. Matteo Cimatti Violin 4:40–5:00 p.m. Josefa Schmidt Piano 5:10–5:30 p.m. Jonathan Leibovitz Clarinet 5:40–6:00 p.m. Aaron Schröer Cello 6:10–6:30 p.m. Anouchka HackCello Lal Karaalioğlu Piano2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2:40 p.m., Great Hall Brass section of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn Tessniem Kadiri Moderator 3–4 p.m., Great Hall Momi Maiga Kora & vocals Juri de Marco Community musician, vocals & flugelhorn Cameron Carpenter Organ Dirk KaftanConductor *** Organ improvisation Engelbert Humperdinck Prelude from “Hansel and Gretel” Christmas carols to sing along to Momi Maiga “Kairo” & ‘Ocean’ Songs to sing along to Leroy Anderson “Sleigh Ride” 4:15–5:15 p.m., Great Hall Cameron Carpenterorgan *** Improvisations Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552 Improvisations on classic Christmas carols2:40 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Welcome
Sing-along concert
Organ improvisation
Beats & Sounds – Finale kordz Electric piano & electronicsfrom 6:45 p.m.
2:00–2:30 p.m., Studio Elsa Artmann Dance Annie Bloch Synthesizer *** “Too Strong For Too Long” 4:15–4:45 p.m., Studio Kana Sugimura Violin Martha Bijlsma Violoncello *** Reinhold Glière Excerpts from Eight Duos for Violin and Violoncello, Op. 39 Gideon Klein Lento from Duo for Violin and Violoncello Pēteris Vasks “Pianissimo” from “Grāmata Čellam” Arthur Honegger Allegro from Sonatina for Violin and Violoncello in E minor, H.80 Maurice Ravel Très vif from Sonata for Violin and Violoncello 5:15–5:45 p.m., Studio Momi Maiga Kora & vocals 7 p.m., Studio Dirk KaftanConductor *** Words of welcome Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 672:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Elsa Artmann & Annie Bloch
Kana Sugimura & Martha Bijlsma
Momi Maiga
Beethoven's Fifth
Chamber Music Beethovenfest Talents Jonathan Leibovitz Clarinet Matteo Cimatti Violin Aaron Schröer Violoncello Anouchka Hack Violoncello 1st Prize Winner: Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025 Piano Josefa Schmidt Piano Lal Karaalioğlu Piano2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

On opening day, you can take a break at the Cantos restaurant and round off your visit to the Beethovenhalle with some culinary delights. Look forward to a selection of food and drinks—ideal for before or after an event.