Cologne Philharmonie

We had a slight delay for 10 minutes because of DB but they let us in, in between an applause. The place is amusing, people are stylish. The building itself is a masterpiece. If you are also a student it is mostly a big discount but you need to buy the tickets online.

Amazing concert hall design. Even from the furthest rows you can still see the stage clearly and the sound reflects beautifully, not too loud or too small. I got a chance to go around during the break to see from different seat sections. Every seat view offers different unique perspectives and I love the design of the hall for that! The concert I attend was on June 23 and it was my first time hearing Bolero live. Glad to be able to see it at Cologne Philharmonie hall.

Incredible auditorium. The sound quality throughout the venue was amazing, and the seats were very comfortable. The players themselves are all so skilled, the two soloists in particular were a sight to behold. Also shout-out to the viola section (specifically first chair), who really brought out that rich, deep sound of the instrument with every note they played. The first viola section I've seen in a while who brought out that unique aspect of the instrument. The conductor was also awesome, showing genuine enthusiasm for each piece she conducted. The lobby was very well-designed, with tons of coat check booths, clean toilets, and reasonably priced beverages.

Lucky to sit inside here for favorite Mahler No.5 and Rachmaninoff No.3

Beautiful experience. Wonderful musicians. And the conductor? WOW!

Fantastic venue! Beautiful architecture and the sound system is glorious!!! Clean bathrooms!

A beautiful concert hall with extraordinary acoustic. Always a pleasure to return.

Strongly recommend the Philharmonie Lunch on Thursdays at noon, where you'll get to see an orchestra rehearsing for an upcoming performance. Fascinating and uplifting!