Hamburg's International Music Festival Celebrates 'Future' with Global Orchestras

The 2025 festival will feature works by Pierre Boulez, marking his centenary, and performances by top orchestras worldwide.

The International Music Festival Hamburg 2025 will run from May 1 to June 6, focusing on the theme of 'Future'.
A major highlight is the celebration of Pierre Boulez's 100th birthday, featuring seven of his works.
Top orchestras from Vienna, Munich, Rome, London, Budapest, and Chicago will perform at the Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle.
Renowned artists such as Lisa Batiashvili, Janine Jansen, and Joshua Bell are among the featured soloists.
The festival opens with Boulez's 'Répons' conducted by Kent Nagano and includes a diverse program of classical and contemporary music.