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.

The Beethovenhalle Bonn invites you to:

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.

Program highlights

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.

What is happening when and where?

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.

Seminar rooms

14:00 – 17:30 Uhr

2:00–2:30 p.m., seminar room

Sound painting workshop

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

Songwriting workshop

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

Songwriting workshop

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

Sing-along workshop

Community Music

Juri de Marco Community Musician

Together with the Beethovenfest Community Choir from Tannenbusch, we sing well-known songs – no prior knowledge necessary.

Main lobby

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.

Small smoking lounge

2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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 Piano

Large hall

2:40 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

2:40 p.m., Great Hall

Welcome

Brass section of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn

Tessniem Kadiri Moderator

3–4 p.m., Great Hall

Sing-along concert

Momi Maiga Kora & vocals

Juri de Marco Community musician, vocals & flugelhorn

Cameron Carpenter Organ

Beethoven Orchestra Bonn

Dirk KaftanConductor

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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

Organ improvisation

Cameron Carpenterorgan

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Improvisations

Johann Sebastian Bach

Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552

Improvisations on classic Christmas carols

North foyer

from 6:45 p.m.

Beats & Sounds – Finale

kordz Electric piano & electronics

Forum South - Studio

2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

2:00–2:30 p.m., Studio

Elsa Artmann & Annie Bloch

Elsa Artmann Dance

Annie Bloch Synthesizer

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“Too Strong For Too Long”

4:15–4:45 p.m., Studio

Kana Sugimura & Martha Bijlsma

Kana Sugimura Violin

Martha Bijlsma Violoncello

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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

Momi Maiga Kora & vocals

7 p.m., Studio

Beethoven's Fifth

Beethoven Orchestra Bonn

Dirk KaftanConductor

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Words of welcome

Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Forum South - Exhibition hall, Chamber music hall, South foyer

2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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 Piano

Restaurant

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.