14,000 visitors celebrate the 25th edition of "Klassik am Odeonsplatz"

Munich, July 13, 2026: Two sold-out concert evenings, 14,000 enthusiastic attendees, and fantastic summer weather: The 25th edition of Klassik am Odeonsplatz was a huge success. Against the unique backdrop of Munich’s Odeonsplatz, two top-notch concerts provided memorable musical experiences and a special atmosphere.

On Saturday, Sir Simon Rattle, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Kirill Gerstein kicked off the anniversary weekend with a rousing Gershwin program. On Sunday, the Munich Philharmonic, conducted by Lahav Shani, delighted the audience alongside Spanish violinist María Dueñas, who stepped in at the last minute for Janine Jansen, who was ill. Both soloists made their debut at Klassik am Odeonsplatz.

An audience of millions was able to enjoy both events on television, via video stream, and on the radio. Both evenings were broadcast live on the ARD Mediathek and on ARD Klassik’s YouTube channel. The concert by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra was also broadcast live on BR Klassik and recorded on 3sat. On Friday, July 17, Das Erste will air a recap hosted by Siham El-Maimouni at 11:50 p.m. The Munich Philharmonic’s concert will be broadcast on the same day at 6:03 p.m. on BR Klassik and on Saturday, July 18, at 8:15 p.m. on 3sat.

The dates for the next edition have already been set: "Klassik am Odeonsplatz" will take place on July 10 and 11, 2027. Those interested can sign up for the newsletter at www.klassik-am-odeonsplatz.de to receive timely information about the program and when advance ticket sales begin.