Under the artistic direction of Kamila Metwaly, the programme opens with the monumental work 11 000 Saiten by Georg Friedrich Haas, performed by Klangforum Wien at MaHalla, a former factory hall in Oberschöneweide. Across ten days, the festival presents ensembles, soloists, and collaborations that blur boundaries between performance, installation, and immersive sound art.

Participating artists and groups include Ensemble Dedalus, KNM Berlin, and the JACK Quartet, each bringing approaches that stretch the possibilities of contemporary music. From immersive concerts to experimental formats, the festival encourages audiences to rethink how they listen, how they occupy space, and how music interacts with the architectural and social fabric of Berlin.

Beyond performances, MaerzMusik 2026 hosts workshops, discussions, and exhibitions, offering deeper engagement with sound as both art and practice. The festival continues Berlin’s long tradition of fostering contemporary music innovation, presenting both emerging voices and established composers within a framework that celebrates experimentation and dialogue.

Over ten days, MaerzMusik 2026 transforms Berlin into a city of sound. Its immersive performances and experimental programming underscore the festival’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of music, inviting audiences to not just hear, but inhabit, the evolving landscapes of contemporary sonic art.

• https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/en/maerzmusik
• https://www.berlin.de/events/2093872-2229501-maerzmusik.html