Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany14th July 2026
Alphaville - “Classic Open-Air” - Support: Suena
Some songs become hits. Some become timeless. And then there are songs like ‘Forever Young’, ‘Big in Japan’, ‘Sounds Like a Melody’, ‘Dance With Me’, and ‘A Victory of Love’ - tracks that have transcended generations and secured ALPHAVILLE a permanent place in pop music history.
On July 14th, 2026, Marian Gold and ALPHAVILLE will bring those classics to one of Germany’s most beautiful concert settings as part of the renowned Classic Open Air Berlin on the historic Gendarmenmarkt. Rather than a conventional concert, audiences can look forward to a unique symphonic performance that combines the band’s iconic Synthpop sound with the orchestral power of the Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt.
For many fans, this special format is exactly what makes the event so intriguing. ALPHAVILLE’s music has always possessed a cinematic and emotional quality that naturally lends itself to orchestral arrangements. During this performance, familiar songs will be presented in an entirely new light through lush string sections, powerful brass arrangements, and symphonic dynamics that add additional depth and grandeur to the band’s already timeless compositions.
Originally formed in Münster in 1982, ALPHAVILLE became one of Germany’s most successful international music exports. Led by the unmistakable voice of Marian Gold, the band achieved worldwide success throughout the 1980s and beyond, creating some of the defining anthems of the New Wave and Synthpop era. More than forty years later, their songs continue to resonate with audiences around the globe and regularly find new life through films, television productions, cover versions, and contemporary reinterpretations.
What makes this appearance particularly noteworthy is the setting itself. The Classic Open Air is one of Berlin’s longest-running and most prestigious cultural events. Since the early 1990s, it has transformed the Gendarmenmarkt into a spectacular open-air concert venue, framed by the Konzerthaus, the French Cathedral, and the German Cathedral. The combination of world-class music, historical architecture, summer evenings, and elaborate lighting concepts has made the festival a fixture of Berlin’s cultural calendar.
Many visitors still remember the days when parts of the programme around the Gendarmenmarkt could be enjoyed more casually from surrounding areas. However, the modern Classic Open Air is a fully ticketed festival event with controlled access and reserved seating areas. Admission for the ALPHAVILLE concert starts at approximately €65, depending on category and availability, with premium seating categories available for those seeking the best possible view of the stage.
The evening will also feature support from German composer, pianist, producer, and songwriter SUENA before ALPHAVILLE take the stage for what promises to be a memorable symphonic finale to the festival.
For fans of Synthpop, New Wave, and sophisticated live productions, this concert offers something far beyond a standard greatest-hits performance. The fusion of electronic pop history and orchestral grandeur promises a rare opportunity to experience some of the most beloved songs of the 1980s in a completely new way.
At the heart of the evening remains Marian Gold, whose distinctive voice has become one of the most recognisable in German music history. Few artists have managed to create songs that remain as emotionally resonant today as they were when they first appeared more than four decades ago. Hearing tracks such as ‘Forever Young’, ‘Big in Japan’, ‘Sounds Like a Melody’, ‘Dance With Me’, ‘Jerusalem’, or ‘Summer in Berlin’ accompanied by a full orchestra promises a concert experience unlike any ordinary ALPHAVILLE performance.
Whether you come for the nostalgia of ‘Forever Young’, the irresistible energy of ‘Big in Japan’, the emotional beauty of ‘Sounds Like a Melody’, or simply to experience one of Berlin’s most spectacular summer concert settings, ALPHAVILLE Symphonic promises an evening where pop history and orchestral elegance meet beneath the stars of the German capital.
Additional Concert Information
Doors: 17:30
Start: 19:30
Tickets: are available starting at €65 (plus charges pre-sale) via Eventim
Info: https://classicopenair.de/
Photo: Anna Wyszomierska
