Spam 2025: Old music meets historical backdrops in Spandau

The historical charm of Spandau becomes the perfect stage for the highly expected festival Spam - Spandau makes old music. In February 2025, the Spandau citadel, which is considered the best preserved Renaissance festival in Europe, will again be the scene of world-class performances! Here the sounds of great masters like Bach and Vivaldi develop in the majestic rooms of this impressive fortress, which have more than just walls - they tell stories!

On February 21, 2025, the festival is heralded with a sensational opening by Continuum under the direction of Elina Albach. The Italian farms, a true pearl of the citadel, invite you to enjoy stream in 1725 in an acoustics that takes your breath away from the audience! The brick walls and the unique atmosphere of these festivals are the ideal framework for an unforgettable musical experience.

The treasures of the citadel

In the impressive Gothic hall, which is known not only because of its architecture, but also because of its great acoustics, the loud Compagney Berlin will shine on March 2, 2025 with its interpretation of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons". Here music comes to life - every tone is a pleasure for the senses!

And that's not all! On March 4, 2024, the Berlin Baroque Compagney will present fascinating baroque music under the title "Bach under bust", a place full of history. Surrounded by statues that shape Berlin's city history, this evening becomes a real highlight of the festival!

variety of places, variety of sounds

In the old barracks, an impressive 19th century building, the earliest known stage work of a woman, "La Liberazione" by Francesca Caccini, will be performed on March 7, 2024. History comes alive here when big talents meet and kidnap the audience in times.

In addition, the city -historical Museum Spandau, which celebrates the 100 years of its foundation, will ensure an extraordinary musical pleasure on the same day when Johanna Bartz and Pablo Sosa del Rosa perform the "Berlin Salon Music". In front of the concerts there are exciting guided tours through the remarkable exhibitions - a feast for eyes and ears!

In the middle of Spandau, in the impressive St. Nikolai Church, the Rias Kammerchor Berlin will give the big final concert "Palestrina 500" under the direction of Justin Doyle. This emotional concert, which is held for eternity, promises an unforgettable experience and is broadcast on Deutschlandfunk Culture!

And for those who like it a little more familiar, the Kulturhaus Spandau offers exciting concerts in the charming theater hall, where the artists can be experienced up close. The festival's heartbeat is again carried by Bernhard Schrammek and the gambist Heidi Gröger, while Britta Richter takes the organization into their hands. Supported by the Lotto Foundation Berlin, the 2nd Edition is a real treat for all music lovers!

District Councilor and City Councilor Dr. Carola Brückner: "The historical flair Spandaus is the perfect place for the second edition of Spam. I can't wait to experience the musical variety of old music in this impressive backdrop!"

For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.spam.berlin - the musical adventure is waiting for you!