Overview

• The Classic Open Air festival will return to Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt from July 17–21, 2025, after a two-year hiatus due to renovations.
• The opening concert, conducted by Joana Mallwitz with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, will feature Mendelssohn’s 'Ein Sommernachtstraum' and a fireworks display.
• The program includes performances from classical, jazz, pop, and rock artists, with highlights such as Gregory Porter, Giovanni Zarrella, Joja Wendt, and Sasha.
• The festival will close with a gala concert by Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov on July 21.
• The Gendarmenmarkt's renovation restored 14,000 square meters of historic paving and added modern utilities, drawing both praise and some criticism for its design.