Concert halls in transition. What’s worth fighting for.

Concert halls today are at a turning point: they need to reposition themselves in order to remain relevant in a rapidly changing cultural and media landscape. The change affects not only the architecture and acoustic design, but also the programmes that are offered and the audiences that are addressed. At a time in which tradition and innovation are struggling with each other, a clear positioning and a sharpened profile are needed in order to know what is worth fighting for.

FAQ

The conference will take place from 3 to 6 March 2026 on the premises of the Körber Foundation at Kehrwieder 12 in 20457 Hamburg.

Participants may include agents from the fields of music education, cultural and concert management, as well as concert design and dramaturgy

Registration will be possible via this link from 1 November 2025.

Participation in the symposium costs €250 for all attendees.
Unfortunately, no student discount is available.
The participation fee includes catering and concert tickets.

The symposium will be held in German and English with simultaneous interpretation.

The conference consists of lectures, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. On both evenings of the symposium, a concert will take place, followed by a closing get-together.

The content and schedule of the symposium will be published gradually on this website. You can stay informed about the latest updates by subscribing to our mailing list.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to attend individual days of the conference.

Catering will be provided at the conference venue.
However, arranging hotel accommodation is your own responsibility.

The Körber-Stiftung is fully accessible. Please let us know in advance if you require any special assistance or additional information.

Yes, after the conference you will receive a certificate of participation from us.