Candlelight’s venues in Berlin prove that classical music can be enjoyed in all kinds of different locations and doesn’t just belong in huge concert halls. From David Bowie’s former recording studio to impressive churches and the Delphi theater, the sparkling candlelight concerts offer you a wide selection of beautiful venues for unique tribute concerts. Get ready to experience your favorite music in unique classical versions and a truly magical atmosphere.
Candlelight concerts near you: Venues in Berlin
Meistersaal
The Meistersaal in Berlin-Kreuzberg is located in the immediate vicinity of Potsdamer Platz and is a listed cultural jewel of the city that combines impressive musical history with architectural splendor. It achieved world fame as the legendary “Hansa Studio 2” and in the past served as a recording studio for David Bowie, U2 and Depeche Mode, among others. Today it hosts a wide range of events and, with its sparkling chandeliers and gilded stucco, provides a majestic backdrop for candlelight concerts at Potsdamer Platz for up to 500 guests.
Address: Köthener Straße 38
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Church of St. Paul the Apostle
The Apostel-Paulus-Kirche in Schöneberg, just a few steps away from Eisenacher Straße subway station and Richard-von-Weizsäcker-Platz, combines 130 years of architectural history with exceptional acoustics. The neo-Gothic brick building from 1894 impresses with its unique stained glass windows and the famous angel choir in the organ loft. With its capacity for up to 1,200 guests, the three-towered hall church provides a majestic backdrop for candlelight concerts in Schöneberg. The M46, M48 and M85 bus routes and the Julius-Leber-Brücke S-Bahn station provide excellent connections to this spiritual and cultural gem in the Akazienkiez district.
Address: Grunewaldstraße 77A
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French Cathedral
Thanks to its own viewing platform with a unique view over the whole of Berlin and its prime location on Gendarmenmarkt, the Französischer Dom is one of the city’s most outstanding cultural sites. Just a few minutes away from the Hausvogteiplatz and Stadtmitte subway stations, as well as the Friedrichstraße S-Bahn station, it combines 250 years of architectural history. The baroque domed building from 1785 houses the important Huguenot Museum and, together with the German Cathedral and the Konzerthaus, forms a majestic ensemble. With a total area of 1,000 m², five different halls and an inner courtyard, the cathedral offers an extraordinary backdrop for candlelight concerts in Berlin-Mitte.
Address: Gendarmenmarkt 7
Theater im Delphi
The Theater im Delphi is an impressive venue with an extraordinary character on the historic Caligariplatz, just a few minutes’ walk from the Prenzlauer Allee S-Bahn station and the Prenzlauer Allee/Ostseestraße streetcar stop. Housed in a listed building from the 1920s and originally built as a silent movie theater, it was revived in 2012 and now offers space for theater, concerts, operas and various art projects. With its exceptional acoustics, historic atmosphere and the unique charm of the originally preserved interiors, the Delphi is an excellent venue for candlelight concerts in Weißensee.
Address: Gustav-Adolf-Straße 2
Church of the Holy Cross
The Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche in Berlin was built in 1885-1888 in neo-Gothic style and, with its impressive architecture and excellent acoustics, forms the perfect backdrop for unforgettable candlelight concerts in Kreuzberg. It is located just 5 minutes from the Hallesches Tor subway station and the Blücherstraße bus stop, opposite the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek on the Landwehrkanal and close to the Jewish Museum. This historical gem houses modern works of art and a church garden with an idyllic waterfall.
Address: Zossener Straße 65
Other classical concert venues in Berlin
Berlin naturally offers numerous other classical music venues that regularly host exciting concerts – including the following locations:
Konzerthaus Berlin: classical jewel on Gendarmenmarkt, newly opened in 1984 and home to the Konzerthausorchester – one of the most important classical concert halls in Germany.
Philharmonie Berlin: Home to the world-famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and an architectural landmark with an unmistakable “marquee” façade since 1963.
Staatsoper Unter den Linden: Berlin’s oldest opera house from 1743, reopened after a general renovation with state-of-the-art technology and optimized acoustics and venue of the Staatskapelle Berlin.
Pierre Boulez Saal: Elliptical 360-degree chamber music hall by Frank Gehry for intimate concerts with space for 682 visitors.
Orangery at Charlottenburg Palace: Fascinating baroque jewel from 1712 – the Berlin Residence Orchestra presents over 120 concerts a year here in authentic baroque costumes.