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The second Klassik Open Air with the the Nürnberger Symphoniker delighted around 85,000 visitors at the Luitpoldhain on 8 August 2026 in glorious, sunny weather. The event, which took place peacefully and without any major incidents, was unanimously determined as a success by the police, the fire service, the BRK and the City of Nuremberg.  The Nürnberger Symphoniker, under principal conductor Jonathan Darlington, presented the audience with a diverse international programme full of rhythms from around the world. A particular highlight of the evening was the performance by the Venezuelan soloist Pacho Flores, who, amongst other pieces, performed ‘Morocota’, a piece he had composed especially for his mother.

The first day of the Klassik Open Air was a resounding success: Approximately 14,000 attendees at the family concert and 80,000 people at the evening concert gathered at Luitpoldhain on July 26, 2026. The police, fire department, BRK, and the City of Nuremberg all reported a thoroughly positive outcome. The event proceeded peacefully and without any major incidents. The Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg, conducted by chief musical director Roland Böer, played a major role in the evening’s success. Together with pianist Lukáš Vondráček, the orchestra delighted the audience with a diverse concert program. Two brief interruptions to the evening concert due to rain lasted only a few minutes each. Afterward, the concert was able to continue as planned and was brought to a successful conclusion.

 The major music festivals in Nuremberg need support to remain accessible to everyone. Rising production costs are making it increasingly difficult to secure funding. Through crowdfunding, everyone can contribute — even small donations help. Together, we can ensure that Bardentreffen, Klassik Open Air, and Stars im Luitpoldhain remain free of charge in the future.
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You can now find all concert programs on our program pages – including brief introductions of the performers.

The Klassik Open Air, with its unforgettable musical moments, is free for everyone to enjoy — thanks to the support of many. For a donation of just 10 euros or more, you’ll receive a bird pin as a token of our appreciation. The bird pin without stripes symbolizes the concert featuring the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg, while the bird pin with stripes represents the concert featuring the Nürnberger Symphoniker. Get your exclusive pin now and show your support for the Klassik Open Air!

Classical music for the whole family!
Thanks to the support of the Sparda-Bank, you’ll have the chance to experience the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg in a family-friendly atmosphere — and not just at the family concert. Win tickets to the children’s concert “Barock, lautgemalt” at the Staatstheater Nürnberg!

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 26, 2026. First on the program is the family concert at 11 am for young and old, followed by the evening concert at 8 pm. Two weeks later, on August 8, 2026 at 8 pm, the Nürnberger Symphoniker will present a concert in the Luitpoldhain.