News

Every year since 2000, around 120,000 people have listened to Nuremberg's two major orchestras at the picnic in the parkland of Luitpoldhain. Thanks to the support of many individuals and Nuremberg companies, admission is also free in 2024. Thank you to everyone who makes music resound in Europe's greenest concert hall. 
The first Klassik Open Air with the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg will take place on July 27, 2025. The concert will be conducted by General Music Director Roland Böer. First on the program is the family concert at 11 am for young and old. At the evening concert at 8 pm, the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg will bring “Goldene Zeiten” to the stage.
Two weeks later, on August 9, 2025 at 8 pm, the Nürnberger Symphoniker will present a concert entitled “Nürnberg grüßt die weite Welt” under Chief Conductor Jonathan Darlington, which will take the audience on a journey through major cities.

Numerous classical music fans also came to the Luitpoldhain for the second Klassik Open Air on August 3, 2024 to be amazed by Nürnberger Symphoniker conducted by Jonathan Darlington. 

75.000 guests enjoyed the sounds of music under the motto“Alle Wege führen nach Hollywood” with soloists Alexei Gerassimez (percussion) and Martynas Levickis (accordion). 

You can now enjoy the concert in full length in the ARD media library or on BR-Klassik radio: 

Around 55,000 music enthusiasts listened to the evening concert "Romeo und Julia" with the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg on July 21, 2024. The concert in Luitpoldhain was a premiere for the new General Music Director Roland Böer. 

The family concert in the morning also delighted numerous people, with around 11,000 children and adults being enchanted by great emotions. 

Despite a thunderstorm in the afternoon, there was no rain in the evening so that both events could take place as planned.