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Himmels-Clavier!

On July, 31 the concert by Essen Cathedral organist Sebastian Küchler-Blessing will explore a serious theme: the final things in life, farewells, dying, and a glimpse into eternity. Featuring works by Bach, Brahms and Liszt.

Rendevous with Bach and Messiaen!

On July, 17 Yoann Tardivel from Toulouse will be performing at the 21st International Organ Summer. He will be performing pieces by Bach and Messiaen, which will alternate throughout the evening with their musical and theoretical commentary.

Mozart Meets the Universe!

Winfried Bönig, organist at Cologne Cathedral, will be our guest on July, 10. He has put together an exciting programme for his concert as part of the 21st International Organ Summer: a fantasia by Mozart, Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite "The Planets", and a work by Karg-Elert.

Symphonischer Auftakt!

On July, 3 at 8 pm, cathedral organist Andreas Sieling will open the 21st International Organ Summer. The programme will feature works by Eugène Gigout, Camille Saint-Saëns and Louis Vierne. The highlight of the concert evening will be the moving Second Symphony by the Parisian organist Vierne.

21. International Organ Summer

From July, 3 to August, 28, the famous Sauer organ, with its 7,269 pipes spread across 113 stops, will be played every Friday at 8 pm. In keeping with the finest tradition, and much appreciated by the audience, the organists’ performance at the grand console will once again be shown via video…

World Refugee Day

Since 1993, over 72,000 people have lost their lives whilst fleeing to Europe. To mark World Refugee Day, Berlin Cathedral is once again sending a powerful public message of remembrance and solidarity with the campaign ‘Naming Them by Name’...

Solemn Altar Consecration

At a service on Pentecost Sunday at 6 pm, the Hohenzollern Crypt in Berlin Cathedral will gain a new spiritual focal point: a crypt chapel. Its altar – a spolia from the former Denkmalskirche – will be solemnly consecrated by Bishop Dr. Christian Stäblein. You are most welcome to attend!

Bach Foundation of St. Gallen

The J. S. Bach Foundation of St. Gallen, recipient of the 2026 Bach Medal, will perform for the first time at Berlin Cathedral on May 21 at 8 p.m. under the direction of the internationally acclaimed musician Rudolf Lutz. Under the title “Longing for Heaven and Comfort for the Soul,” the ensemble…

Händel: "The Messiah"

On May 9, 2026, the masterpiece by the most famous composer of his time will be performed at Berlin Cathedral. This profound oratorio, which George Frideric Händel composed in a creative frenzy lasting just three weeks, captivates audiences with its musical imagination and wealth of ideas that…

A new religious education course begins on April 29

There are many reasons to sign up for a faith course. Whether faith has always been important to you or has never played a role in your life, our faith course provides a space for asking questions about the Christian faith, for reflection, and for discussion. Registration deadline: April 20.

Holy Week and Easter 2026

When the Christian Church celebrates its most important holidays from Maundy Thursday through Easter Monday, a special time begins. Anyone who has experienced it once at Berlin Cathedral will never forget it. Through devotions and worship services, musical performances, and the Good Friday…

Exhibition by Bachhaus Eisenach

“Without Berlin, we would no longer have Bach today,” was the message at the opening of the world's first Bach Festival in Berlin in March 1901. To mark the 125th anniversary of this event, the Bach House in Eisenach is hosting a small-scale exhibition at Berlin Cathedral.

Reopening of the Hohenzollern Crypt!

After more than ten years of planning and six years of construction, the time has finally come: the reopening of the Hohenzollern Crypt is imminent. On 28 February 2026, we will celebrate with all interested parties from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at an open house. The grand festive service will take place…