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Sat. 30.8.2025

12:00, Bonn city centre

Opening Party: Clear the Stage for Beethoven

  • Open Air, Participation
  • Symphonic Mob © Daniel Dittus
  • Bühne frei für Beethoven © Daniel Dittus

Contributors

  • Musicians from Bonn and the region
    • Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
      • Kian Soltani cello
      • Anja Bihlmaier conductor

      Programme

      12:00–18:00
      Free concerts on six stages: Marktplatz, Friedensplatz, Remigiuskirche, Namen-Jesu-Kirche, Beethoven-Haus, Kreuzkirche (detailed stage programmes below under »Downloads«)

      18:30
      »Symphonic Mob« with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kian Soltani, Anja Bihlmaier and musicians from Bonn

      The event at a glance

      What can I expect?

      Bonn’s talents show that there is a bit of Beethoven in all of us, as the city centre is transformed into an ultra stage.

      How can I join the Symphonic Mob?

      Anyone who plays an instrument or enjoys singing can register for the Symphonic Mob – regardless of age and experience! All information can be found here on our website.

      Join in: Symphonic Mob

      Description

      Celebrate the opening of the festival together with us and talented local musicians! Big bands, piano students, choirs, orchestras, and many more, moderated by young people, perform on several open-air stages and in churches in the city centre. The highlight: The Symphonic Mob with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin on the Bonn Market Square – where anyone who plays an instrument is invited to join in!

      In cooperation with Ludwig-van-Beethoven-Musikschule Bonn and Netzwerk Ludwig van B.

      • Downloads

        • Stage programme: Markt & Friedensplatz
        • Stage programme: Namen-Jesu-Kirche
        • Stage programme: Kreuzkirche
        • Stage programme: Remigiuskirche
        • Stage programme: Beethoven-Haus
      • More info

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