Philharmonie Essen

The Philharmonie Essen is an outstanding concert hall housed in the historic Saalbau, located close to the Stadtgarten in the heart of the city. Here, the building’s long-standing architectural heritage, dating back to its opening in 1904, blends with state-of-the-art acoustics and technical facilities, which were comprehensively modernised in 2004. The impressive Alfried Krupp Hall, with its almost 1,900 seats, forms the centrepiece of the venue and, like the smaller RWE Pavilion, provides a stage for a diverse programme ranging from classical music to jazz. As the symphonic home of the Essen Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonie Essen stands for musical excellence and, with its brilliant sound and welcoming atmosphere, attracts visitors from across the Ruhr region and far beyond.