What Happens at the OPUS KLASSIK Weekend in Berlin?

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The OPUS KLASSIK weekend is a two-day event in Berlin on 10–11 October 2026, combining a concert and a gala. The concert takes place on 10 October at 19:30 at Fotografiska Berlin, and the gala on 11 October at 15:45 at Konzerthaus Berlin. As of the site's latest news, the concert is sold out, while gala tickets are still available.

The Two Events at a Glance

Event Date & Time Venue Ticket status
OPUS KLASSIK Konzert 10 October 2026, 19:30 Fotografiska Berlin Sold out
OPUS KLASSIK Gala 11 October 2026, 15:45 Konzerthaus Berlin Tickets still available

What Each Event Involves

The Concert (10 October)

The concert is the live-performance evening of the weekend. According to the site's news update, performers include prize winners alongside Jonas Kaufmann and Sarah Willis. The full programme and the ticket link are published on the OPUS KLASSIK site.

Because this event is listed as sold out, the practical step for anyone who wants to attend is to check the site's programme page for any updates rather than expect direct ticket sales.

The Gala (11 October)

The gala is the award ceremony itself, held at the Konzerthaus Berlin. Tickets for the gala were still available at the time of the site's announcement, and the site directs visitors to its programme and ticket-sales overview for details.

Who Is Being Honoured

The weekend centres on the year's prize winners. The site's news section names several:

  • Martha Argerich receives the OPUS KLASSIK for lifetime achievement, described as one of the world's most significant pianists.
  • Lang Lang receives the award in the category Bestseller of the Year for his album Piano Book 2 — his second consecutive win in that category.
  • Jonas Kaufmann and Sarah Willis are named among the performers at the weekend.

A full overview of all awarded artists and projects is linked from the site's news items.

How to Get Tickets

  1. Go to the OPUS KLASSIK website (opusklassik.de).
  2. Open the programme and ticket-sales overview linked from the weekend announcement.
  3. For the gala, follow the ticket link to purchase — availability was still open at the time of the announcement.
  4. For the concert, note that it is sold out; the site does not indicate a waiting list or resale channel.

Practical Notes

  • Both events are in Berlin but at different venues, so plan travel between Fotografiska Berlin and Konzerthaus Berlin separately.
  • The site publishes news and programme updates under its News section, which is where performer announcements and ticket-status changes appear.
  • The OPUS KLASSIK describes itself as Germany's most important prize for classical music, awarding across more than 30 categories each year.

For current availability, programme details, and any changes, check the OPUS KLASSIK site directly, since ticket status can change after publication.