Festival

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The Klassik Open Air Festival

Since the turn of the millennium, the Klassik Open Air in Nuremberg has developed into a major cultural event. The Luitpoldhain, Europe's greenest concert hall, is transformed into a unique festival site in July and August: A colourful mix of classical music connoisseurs and beginners, families, friends and girlfriends meet here for a relaxed picnic with live music. It is a meeting place for everyone, regardless of musical preferences or cultural background. Around 160,000 visitors are attracted to the "Woodstock of classical music" every year.
The Staatsphilharmonie and the Nürnberger Symphoniker offer a varied programme at the three concerts, which also feature international soloists. Famous names such as Alison Balsom, Martin Grubinger, Daniel Hope and Andreas Ottensamer have already performed on the stage in the Luitpoldhain.

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History and development

The success story began in 2000 on the occasion of the 950th birthday of the city of Nuremberg, when the city's two major orchestras organised three free open-air concerts in Luitpoldhain. Inspired by similar formats in New York's Central Park and the "Proms in the Park" in London's Hyde Park, the idea was to give people who do not normally have access to classical music the opportunity to get to know "their" orchestras in an informal setting with free admission. The great success of these concerts led to the establishment of Klassik Open Air as an annual highlight in Nuremberg's cultural landscape.
In 2013, the family concerts were also initiated to introduce the younger generation to classical music. Supported by presenter Philipp Roosz, the Nuremberg State Philharmonic Orchestra particularly inspires young listeners in the morning of the first evening concert.
The Luitpold Grove in Nuremberg, once used by the Nazis as the Luitpold Arena, was redefined by the Klassik Open Air. The magic of classical music has positively changed the audience's perception of the venue.