The European Concert 2026 of the Berlin Philharmonic

Gautier Capuçon, Cello
Kirill Petrenko, Conductor
Berlin Philharmonic

Joseph Haydn: Overture in D Major Hob.Ia:7
Igor Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

On May 1, 2026, the European Concert of the Berlin Philharmonic will take place in the magnificent Haydn Hall of Schloss Esterházy in Eisenstadt, Austria. Under the direction of chief conductor Kirill Petrenko and featuring the celebrated cellist Gautier Capuçon as soloist, this concert makes a cultural statement for Europe's humanistic values and musical tradition. Since 1991, the Berlin Philharmonic has celebrated the unity and diversity of the continent with its European Concert at historic sites – from the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the ancient Athenian Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Now, the concert returns to the cradle of the Viennese Classical period: the place where Joseph Haydn worked for nearly four decades and where Beethoven found inspiration. With works by Haydn, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven, the program connects the past with the future of European musical tradition. Accompanied by a TV broadcast on ZDF and ARTE, including a documentary about Schloss Esterházy and Burgenland, the concert will also captivate millions of viewers worldwide in 2026. Experience this extraordinary concert live on site – a resonant affirmation of Europe's cultural heritage and its vibrant tradition! Information on ticket sales can be found here.