The festival
ACHT BRÜCKEN | Music for Cologne brings contemporary music to the city. Ever since the festival took place for the very first time in 2011, once a year the Kölner Philharmonie becomes a cross-genre podium for renowned artists and ensembles of the international music scene, from contemporary classical music to jazz, world music, electronic music and pop. Concerts sporting artists of the independent scene broaden the program and performances, exhibitions and movies connect the festival to the other arts. In addition, the audience is invited to visit free concerts, public rehearsals, lectures and special offers for children and families. Annualy changing focal points invite a wide audience to approach the unknown and fall in love with nowaday's music.
