Highlights of the stay
- The Barber of Seville by Rossini at the Staatsoper
- La Bohème by Puccini at the Staatsoper
- New Year’s Concert at the Elbphilharmonie
- A private themed tour of your choice
- M&O concierge service available 24/7 via messaging
Hamburg, the “Pearl of the North,” proudly stands as an international cultural city. In constant evolution, vibrant with artistic and architectural creativity, it is symbolised by the futuristic Elbphilharmonie, which makes the city resonate with its visitors. The richness of the Hanseatic era is still reflected today in its many elegant townhouses. Water is omnipresent, shaping the city and especially the old town, which is organised around a true lake-like network.
Hamburg invites you to experience a New Year dedicated to music and elegance. This exceptional stay brings together three major events in the city’s most prestigious institutions.
At the Staatsoper, Rossini opens the festivities with The Barber of Seville, one of the most popular comic operas in the repertoire. Emotion continues with Puccini’s La Bohème, a timeless masterpiece portraying the love story of Mimì and Rodolfo in romantic 19th-century Paris. One of the most beloved operas of all time, it combines passion, tenderness, and deeply moving humanity.
The highlight of this trip, the New Year’s Concert at the Elbphilharmonie, offers the unique opportunity to welcome in 2027 at one of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. With its spectacular architecture and exceptional acoustics, this iconic venue provides the perfect setting to celebrate the start of the new year with music.
Another highlight of the stay is a private guided tour of Hamburg, with your choice of themes: the historic Speicherstadt district, the futuristic HafenCity district, the famous St. Pauli district, or BallinStadt, the Emigration Museum of Hamburg.
Program
- Tuesday, December 29, 2026 – The Barber of Seville by Rossini at the Staatsoper
- Wednesday, December 30, 2026 – Sightseeing Tour & La Bohème by Puccini at the Staatsoper
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 – New Year’s Concert at the Elbphilharmonie
- Friday, January 1, 2027 – Departure
Independent arrival in Hamburg & your evening “The Barber of Seville”
- Arrival in Hamburg
- Check-in at the hotel of your choice
- 7:00 pm, performance of the opera The Barber of Seville, Category 1, at the Staatsoper
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Sightseeing Tour & Your evening “La Bohème”
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Private tour on the theme of your choice
- 7:00 pm, performance of the opera La Bohème, Category 1, at the Staatsoper
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Free day & your evening “New Year’s Concert”
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free day at leisure
- 6:00 pm, New Year’s Concert, Category 1, in the Großer Saal of the Elbphilharmonie
- Overnight stay at your hotel
Departure from Hamburg
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Departure
Program
Staatsoper Hamburg © Staatsoper Hamburg
Director de orquesta
Teresa Riveiro BöhmDirector de escena
Tatjana GürbacaIntérpretes
Mattia OlivieriSimone McIntosh
Jonah Hoskins
Misha Kiria
Ilja Kazakov
Staatsoper Hamburg © Staatsoper Hamburg
Director de orquesta
Keren KagarlitskyDirector de escena
Guy JoostenIntérpretes
Elbenita KajtaziWon Whi Choi
Andrei Bondarenko
Narea Son
Hubert Kowalczyk
Andrew Hamilton
Petr Popelka © Vojtěch Brtnický
The Bartered Bride (Overture) Smetana / Fantasia for Violin & Orchestra - Suk / The Devil and Kate (Vorspiel and Ballett Music) - Dvorák / Sinfonietta - Janácek
Elbphilharmonie Großer Saal
Director de orquesta
Petr PopelkaIntérpretes
Josef SpacekChoeurs
NDR Elbphilharmonie OrchesterGuided Tours
A guided tour on the theme of your choice is the perfect way to round off this ideal stay :
- Visit the District Speicherstadt
- Visit the District Hafen City
- Visit the District St Pauli
- The history of prostitution from the Middle Ages to the present day
- "BallinStadt" immigration museum
- In the footsteps of Brahms
Hamburg - Hafen City
This new 155-hectare district, under construction since 2003, will be completed in 2020.
This futuristic district on the banks of the Elbe, the river that crosses Hamburg, offers an interesting architecture. Visit the Kesselhaus with the model of this district under construction.
The Elbphilharmonie, located at the entrance of the Hafen City, is a symphonic concert hall built on a former warehouse with a glass structure. This area will be completed in about 8 years.
Hamburg - St. Pauli district
Hamburg's world famous red light district. The district is organized around the famous Reeperbahn with its bars, nightclubs and sex shops.
It is here that sailors used to meet before leaving for distant lands. The Beatles were discovered here.
Hamburg - History of prostitution from the Middle Ages to the present day
A visit rich in impressions and information.
Hamburg - BallinStadt
The Hamburg Immigration Museum is located on the site of the former immigrant village.
Hamburg was the last refuge for 5 million Europeans who wanted to leave for America between 1850 and 1939.
Hamburg - In the footsteps of Brahms
Accommodations
Sir Nikolai Hotel
Located next to the Nikolaifleet canal, this sophisticated boutique hotel is a 9-minute walk from a U-Bahn station and 2 minutes from the Hamburger Kunsthalle art museum.
This luxury boutique hotel not only offers 94 rooms and suites, but also a trendy resto-bar (Izakaya Asian Kitchen & Bar), lounges (The Library and The Patio, with its retractable glass ceiling) and an art collection.
A 900-meter walk from the Elbphilharmonie.
Tarifs
Deluxe double room (2 pers)
1.482 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The Westing Hamburg Hotel
Located in the famous Elbphilharmonie building, the Westin Hamburg Hotel offers 244 rooms and suites with spectacular views over 20 floors with floor-to-ceiling windows, many offering panoramic city and harbor views.
Enjoy authentic northern German dishes in the Hanseatic bistro restaurant Fang & Feld. Overlooking the city's HafenCity district and its waterways, on the eighth floor, the BLICK Bar to enjoy cocktails, afternoon tea or a glass of Bubbly at the Champagne Bar. The Heavenly Spa with indoor pool, saunas, a tea room with views of the Elbe
Tarifs
Deluxe double room (2 pers)
1.992 € / pers.Deluxe single room (1 pers)
3.319 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Tarifs
Double room (Use for 1 pers)
1.993 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Excursions
- Music & Opera Concierge Service by Messenger
The price does not include
- Transfers
- Assistance
- Tips
- Flights
- Tax
- Drinks and Meals
Practical information
For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.