Beethovenfest 2025 Bonn

The Beethovenfest 2025 will bring over 70 concerts, performances and panels to the German capital from September 5 to 28. From the historic Redoute to the futuristic Digital Lab, all nine symphonies, jazz experiments and AI-generated soundscapes will be performed. With a vacation apartment in Oberwinter, you can experience the festival up close – and enjoy the tranquillity of the Rhine in the evening. This guide provides concert tips, travel tips, ticket hacks and interval highlights.

Beethovenfest 2025 festival timetable: highlights at a glance

– Sep 5: Opening in the Beethovenhalle with Andris Nelsons & world premiere of “Symphony of Plastic”
– Sep. 6-12: “Beet-Lab” at the Federal Art Gallery – KI complements Beethoven’s sketches
– Sep. 13: Night quartet by candlelight in the cathedral crypt (start 23:59)
– Sep 20: Family day in the Rheinaue with comic animations
– Sep. 28: Finale with Missa Solemnis & drone light show over the Church of the Holy Cross

5 concerts that will sell out quickly

1. Sep. 10: Igor Levit vs. AI – piano duel with live algorithm (only 600 seats)
2. Sep. 14: Jazz meets symphony – Till Brönner on the Rhine (KD ship, boarding 7 p.m.)
3. Sep. 17: Sonic Bath – chamber music in the thermal pool with underwater headphones
4. 21 Sep: DJ set “Beethoven Remixed” at BaseCamp Hostel between classic cars
5. Sep 26: Silent Moonlight – Moonlight Sonata on the Rhine, with radio headphones

Ticket strategy: How to save up to 40%

– FestivalCard (189 €): Access to 10 optional concerts incl. public transport Bonn Zone 240
– Young Ticket (€ 12): For anyone under 30 – available at the box office
– Combi-Ticket DB+Kultur: €23 NRW-wide day ticket from Oberwinter
– Holiday apartment instead of hotel: more flexible, cheaper, quieter – book now!

Top venues & their acoustics

– Beethovenhalle: best acoustic seats block B, row 11-14
– SkyHall Federal Art Hallspectacular, but bass-heavy – earplugs recommended
– Bonn University auditorium: perfect acoustics for chamber music
– Kreuzkirche: Hallreich – bring a cushion to sit on

Arrival & night traffic from Oberwinter

– RB 26: 18 min. to Bonn, return trips at 00:25 and 01:25
– P+R Poppelsdorf: €6/day incl. shuttle until 02:00
– illuminated cycle path along the Rhine (approx. 28 min.)
– cab sharing point at Beethovenplatz (approx. €45 return trip)

Snack hotspots for the festival break

– Kurfürsten Curry: Vegan bratwurst with Riesling mustard
– Liszt & Latte: milk foam in the form of notes
– Arpadeck wine bar: Pet-Nat from the Siebengebirge

Insider tours & supporting program

– Backstage tour in the Beethovenhaus: restoration workshop (12 €)
– VR Booth: Conduct an orchestra in the Bundeskunsthalle
– Wine hike “Vines & Rondo” from Oberwinter to Remagen (8 km, Sunday 10 am)

Conclusion: Listening pleasure & a view of the Rhine – the Beethovenfest 2025

With a mixture of masterpieces, experiments and natural scenery, the Beethovenfest 2025 will be a real music vacation. Secure your tickets early and combine concerts with moments of enjoyment – the vacation apartment in Oberwinter is your perfect base camp.

👉 Plan your time out now: book your accommodation in Oberwinter and be inspired by our tips for an unforgettable time.