THE MAGICAL SOUND OF THE CELLO
It's back, more versatile and vibrant than ever: In 2026, the third edition of the cello festival »Cellomania«, an absolute audience favourite, presents renowned virtuosos and rising young talents in a wide variety of formats and constellations. Massive cello power is unleashed in captivating programs that invite audiences to discover the manifold facets of the instrument. Whether it is classical, wild, experimental, jazzy, or romantic – the sound of the cello has no limits.
Nicolas Altstaedt
Norbert Anger
Gautier Capuçon
Hayoung Choi
Luka Coetzee
Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Isang Enders
Sebastian Fritsch
Julia Hagen
Marie-Elisabeth Hecker
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Edgar Moreau
Mischa Maisky
Daniel Müller-Schott
Bruno Philippe
Christian Poltéra
Senja Rummukainen
Kian Soltani
Alisa Weilerstein
CONCERTS
| MAY 15 | Opening Gala: Schubert — Vogler — Dresden Philharmonic — Berglund | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 16 | Capuçon — Staatskapelle Dresden — Gatti | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 16 | Jean-Guihen Queyras & Friends | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 17 | The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 20 | Daniel Müller-Schott & David Fray | Go to the concert | |
| May 21 | Alisa Weilerstein: »Fragments« | Go to the concert | |
| 22. MAI | Soumm — Enders — Sächsisches Vocalensemble — Jung | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 23 | Kanneh-Mason — Dresden Philharmonic — Manze | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 23 | Antonio Vivaldi: Cello Concertos | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 24 | Long Night of the Cello | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 26 | Vogler — London Philharmonic Orchestra — Gardner | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 27 | Hagen Quartett & Julia Hagen | Go to the concert | |
| MAY 29 | Trio Moreau | Go to the concert | |
| JUNE 06 | Morawa Cello Academy | Go to the concert | |
| JUNE 08 | Kian Soltani: »Cello Unlimited« | Go to the concert | |
| JUNE 11 | Nicolas Altstaedt & Jean Rondeau | Go to the concert | |
| JUNE 13 | Dotzauer Evening | Go to the concert |