Illustration of an audience waiting in an old auditorium with garlands on the balcony (Musik bei Kerzenschein)
Christmas Shows

Musik bei Kerzenschein

Visitors gather in the candlelight of St. Marienkirche for an evening of festive organ music. Organist Dirk Elsemann performs live organ improvisations on both well-known and newly invented Advent and Christmas songs.

Thu, Dec 10, 2026

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Tickets

December 3 and 10: 10 € / 5 € / free. The page gives the general organ-concert prices as 10 € normal price / 5 € reduced / free for people up to age 18 and people in education, unless otherwise stated.

Hours

19 Uhr on each date.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Advent music and organ concert fans

Vibe

Festive and contemplative

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book through Eventbrite from no later than four weeks before the concert; each date is a separate concert with its own admission.
  • If buying at the concert box office, do so at least 30 minutes before the concert begins.
  • Check which concert program you want before booking: December 10 features Dirk Elsemann’s organ improvisations, while December 17 features *Ceremony of Carols*.
  • Bring eligibility documentation if seeking reduced admission; free admission applies to people up to age 18 and people in education.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission for people up to age 18 and people in education.
  • Reduced admission for pensioners, people with an eligibility card, people receiving transfer benefits, and Berlin volunteer card holders.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect to hear at the December 10 concert?

Dirk Elsemann performs live organ improvisations on familiar and newly invented Advent and Christmas songs.

How do I get tickets, and can I buy them at the concert?

Tickets are available through Eventbrite from no later than four weeks before each concert, and at the concert box office at least 30 minutes before it begins.

Are there admission concessions for particular groups?

Admission is free for people up to age 18 and people in education. Reduced admission is available to pensioners, people with an eligibility card, people receiving transfer benefits, and Berlin volunteer card holders.

Is each concert part of one admission, or does each date require its own ticket?

Each date is a separate concert with its own admission.

What is different about the December 17 concert?

It features Benjamin Britten’s *Ceremony of Carols*, with harpist Anna Viechtl, MarienVokalconsort, Marie-Louise Schneider directing, and organist Xaver Schult.

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